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Dr. Chris Bales, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 51
Dr. Chris Bales, MD
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Dr. Chris Bales, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Brownsburg, IN.
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Dr. Chris Bales, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 51
Brownsburg, IN
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience
Dr. Chris Bales, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Brownsburg, IN.

About

Dr. Bales graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Chris Bales, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Brownsburg, IN and has 23 years experience. Dr. Bales currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Hendricks Regional Health and Putnam County Hospital. Dr. Bales has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Bales received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 14 times. Dr. Bales' office accepts new patients. Dr. Bales is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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These providers are on the medical staff of Hendricks Regional Health
These providers are on the medical staff of Hendricks Regional Health.
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Joint Pain
Meniscus Tear
Rotator Cuff Tear
Joint Pain
Meniscus Tear
Rotator Cuff Tear
Joint Pain
Meniscus Tear
Rotator Cuff Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Baker’s Cyst
Chondromalacia
Elbow Bursitis
Hip Tendinitis
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Knee Ligament Tears
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Wrist Fracture
ACL Surgery
Arthrocentesis
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Autoimmune Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Stress Fracture
Femur Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Hand Conditions
Humerus Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Injuries
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Multiple Joint Dislocations - Metaphyseal Dysplasia
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Pelvic Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Scapular Fracture
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Instability
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Disorders
Spondylitis
Sports Injuries
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tenosynovitis
Throwing Injuries
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Work-Related Injuries
Ankle Arthroscopy
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Labral Repair
Knee Surgery
Minimally Invasive Rotator Cuff Repair
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment

Insurance Accepted

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  • Cigna HMO
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Encore Health Network PPO
  • HealthSync-IN HMO
    HealthSync Options POS
    HealthSync PPO IN POS
  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna HMO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    APCN Choice POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • SIHO Network HMO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    BlueCard PPO
    Blue Card PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate Plus POS
    Navigate POS
    Navigate HMO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Blue Preferred Plus POS
  • Sagamore Plus
    Sagamore Plus PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Orthoindy-West
    7950 Ortho Ln, Brownsburg, IN 46112
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (317) 268-3600
  2. 2 Northwest Surgery Center LLC
    8450 Northwest Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46278
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (317) 802-2000
  3. 3 Orthoindy-Greencastle
    1003 Mill Pond Dr, Greencastle, IN 46135
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (765) 653-8494
  4. 4 Office
    9070 E 56th St, Brownsburg, IN 46112
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (317) 268-3600
  5. 5 Orthoindy-Fishers
    10995 Allisonville Rd Ste 102, Fishers, IN 46038
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (317) 802-2000

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5.0
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4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (0)

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Jun 30, 2024
Dr Bales and his team were wonderful! Listened to my knee concerns and explained everything about my surgery. Would definitely recommend going to him! Surgery was successful so grateful for Dr Bales!
Jennifer D — Jun 30, 2024
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    2002
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • William Beaumont
    2002
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Stanford University
    2008
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Chris Bales, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bales' profile.

Dr. Chris Bales, MD is affiliated with Hendricks Regional Health and Putnam County Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Chris Bales, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Hendricks Regional Health

    1000 E Main St, Danville, IN

  • Putnam County Hospital

    1542 S Bloomington St, Greencastle, IN