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Dr. Anthony Balsamo, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 78
Dr. Anthony Balsamo, MD
3.5 (13 Ratings)
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Dr. Anthony Balsamo, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Wilkes Barre, PA.
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Dr. Anthony Balsamo, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 78
Wilkes Barre, PA
Accepting new patients
50 years of experience
Dr. Anthony Balsamo, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Wilkes Barre, PA.

About

Dr. Balsamo graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine. Dr. Anthony Balsamo, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Wilkes Barre, PA and has 50 years experience. Dr. Balsamo currently practices at Geisinger Orthopaedics and are affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. Dr. Balsamo has experience treating conditions like Broken Arm, Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle) and Wrist Fracture among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Balsamo received an average rating of 3.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Dr. Balsamo's office accepts new patients. Dr. Balsamo is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Broken Arm
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Wrist Fracture
Broken Arm
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Wrist Fracture
Broken Arm
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Wrist Fracture
Ankle Fracture
Clavicle Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Humerus Fracture
Knee Fracture
Shoulder Fracture
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Femur Fracture
Hip Fracture
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Patellar Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Back Pain
Bursitis
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Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Femoral Neck Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Hip Tendinitis
Low Back Pain
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Shoulder Dislocation
Tenosynovitis
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Arthrocentesis
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Neck
Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Pointer
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Meniscus Tear
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteopenia
Ottos Pelvis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Stress Fracture of Foot
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Geisinger
    1175 E Mountain Blvd, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (570) 808-1093
  2. 2 Geisinger Health System
    100 N Academy Ave, Danville, PA 17822
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3.5
Based on 13 Reviews
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Sep 08, 2020
Very thoughtful, gets right to the point, and willing to spend as much time as possible with patients.
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Drexel University College of Medicine
    1974
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Anthony Balsamo, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Balsamo's profile.

Dr. Balsamo frequently treats the following conditions: Broken Arm, Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle) and Wrist Fracture. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Anthony Balsamo, MD is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Anthony Balsamo, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center

    1000 E Mountain Dr, Wilkes Barre, PA