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Dr. George Balfour, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 80
Dr. George Balfour, MD
2.6 (30 Ratings)
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Dr. George Balfour, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Sherman Oaks, CA.
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Dr. George Balfour, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 80
Sherman Oaks, CA
Accepting new patients
Dr. George Balfour, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Sherman Oaks, CA.

About

Dr. Balfour graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin and completed a residency at Martin Luther King. Dr. George Balfour, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Sherman Oaks, CA. Dr. Balfour currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center, Palmdale Regional Medical Center, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital and Valley Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Balfour has experience treating conditions like Elbow Sprain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Balfour received an average rating of 2.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 30 times. Dr. Balfour's office accepts new patients. Dr. Balfour also speaks Spanish. Dr. Balfour is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Elbow Sprain
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Wrist Fracture
Elbow Sprain
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Wrist Fracture
Elbow Sprain
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Wrist Fracture
Broken Arm
De Quervain's Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Joint Pain
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Trigger Finger
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Carpal Tunnel Release
Trigger Finger Release
AC Joint Injury
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Bedsores
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Brachial Plexus Palsy
Bursitis
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Chronic Neck Pain
Congenital Hand Anomaly
Degenerative Disc Disease
Gout
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Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Medial Epicondylitis
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteophyte of Hand
Pseudoarthrosis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Scapular Fracture
Scleroderma
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spondylosis
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
De Quervain's Release
Diagnostic Ultrasound
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Skin Lesion
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hand Surgery
Hand Tendon Repair
Joint Drainage
Neuroplasty
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Skin Grafts
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Wrist Fusion
Wrist Replacement

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Cigna
  • WellPoint
  • Aetna
  • Large Group HMO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Principal Financial Group
  • United Healthcare
  • Humana
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Local Access Plus HMO
  • Priority Select HMO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Gold Priority Select-CA HMO
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Valley Spine Center Aka the Spine Institute at Miracle Mile
    4849 Van Nuys Blvd Ste 217, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (818) 902-2800
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Mohamed Z. Lameer M.D.
    43807 10th St W Ste C, Lancaster, CA 93534
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (661) 948-0385
  3. 3 Office
    2486 N Ponderosa Dr Ste 114, Camarillo, CA 93010
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 383-0271
  4. 4 Valley Presbyterian Hospital
    601 Broadway Ste 700, Seattle, WA 98122
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (206) 386-2600

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Balfour
2.6
Based on 30 Reviews
5 Stars (11)
4 Stars (1)
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1 Star (18)

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May 11, 2016
Dr. Balfour has been treating my husband for several years for multiple hand problems. I find him to be honest and direct to his approach in managing orthopedic issues. His passion is hand surgery and in my books he is one of the best hand surgeons around.
Casey in Northridge, CA — May 11, 2016
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Pediatric Hand Surgery
Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Medical College of Wisconsin
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Lac USC
    1974
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Martin Luther King
    1980
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Orthopedic Hospital
    1981
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. George Balfour, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Balfour's profile.

Dr. George Balfour, MD is affiliated with Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center, Palmdale Regional Medical Center, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital and Valley Presbyterian Hospital.

Yes, Dr. George Balfour, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center

    501 S Buena Vista St, Burbank, CA

  • Palmdale Regional Medical Center

    38600 Medical Center Dr, Palmdale, CA

  • Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital

    23845 McBean Pkwy, Valencia, CA

  • USC Verdugo Hills Hospital

    1812 Verdugo Blvd, Glendale, CA

  • Valley Presbyterian Hospital

    15107 Vanowen St, Van Nuys, CA