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Dr. John Balbas, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 49
Dr. John Balbas, MD
4.5 (54 Ratings)

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Dr. John Balbas, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Tulsa, OK.
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Dr. John Balbas, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 49
Tulsa, OK
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. John Balbas, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Tulsa, OK.

About

Dr. Balbas graduated from University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in 2002 and completed a residency at University of Tennessee College of Medicine.Dr. John Balbas, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Tulsa, OK and has 22 years experience. Dr. Balbas currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Ascension St. John Broken Arrow, Saint Francis Hospital, Ascension St. John Medical Center and Sedan City Hospital. Dr. Balbas has experience treating conditions like Chondromalacia, Snapping Hip and Hip Impingement among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Balbas received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 54 times. Dr. Balbas' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Balbas also speaks Spanish. Dr. Balbas is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Chondromalacia
Snapping Hip
Hip Impingement
Chondromalacia
Snapping Hip
Hip Impingement
Chondromalacia
Snapping Hip
Hip Impingement
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Sprain
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Tendonitis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Joint Pain
Knee Sprain
Osteoarthritis
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Hip Arthroscopy
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
AC Joint Injury
Ankle Fracture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Avascular Necrosis
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Femoral Stress Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Herniated Disc
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Patellar Dislocation
Plantar Fasciitis
Radiculopathy
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylitis
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
ACL Surgery
Arthrocentesis
Hip Labral Repair
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Peripheral Nerve Block
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Achilles Tendinitis
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Neck
Bunion
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Osteophyte
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Hip Pointer
Knee Osteophyte
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Medial Epicondylitis
Morton's Neuroma
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myelopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Fracture
Pellegrini-Stieda Syndrome
Pelvic Fracture
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacral Fracture
Scapular Fracture
Scoliosis
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Osteophyte
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Biceps Tendon Repair
Bunion Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Dislocation Open Reduction
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Replacement Revision
Elbow Tenotomy
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Dislocation
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement Revision
Lateral Retinaculum Patella Release
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Surgery
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement Revision
Total Shoulder Replacement
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • Medicaid
  • Meritain Health
  • United Healthcare
  • Cigna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Tricare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • Coventry Health Care
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Coventry Health Care of Oklahoma
  • Assurant Health
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Humana
  • Community Care Network

Locations

  1. 1 Tulsa Bone & Joint Associates PC
    4802 S 109th East Ave, Tulsa, OK 74146
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (918) 392-1400
  2. 2 Union Pines Surgery Center LLC
    4808 S 109th East Ave, Tulsa, OK 74146
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (918) 392-1400
  3. 3 Saint Francis Heart Hospital
    6161 S Yale Ave, Tulsa, OK 74136
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (918) 392-1513
  4. 4 Hughston Clinic P.C.
    6262 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus, GA 31909
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 324-6661

Patient Satisfaction

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4.5
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4 Stars (2)
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1 Star (6)

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Patient Reviews
Dec 10, 2023
Dr Balbas is a very professional, caring, and experienced doctor. He has worked on both my knees and both shoulders and have absolutely no complaints. Both knees need replaced and I'm very confident in him and his staff getting me taken care of. I highly recommend him!
John Bennett — Dec 10, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
    2002
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Tennessee College of Medicine
    2007
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Hughston Clinic
    2008
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Balbas, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Balbas' profile.

Dr. Balbas frequently treats the following conditions: Chondromalacia, Snapping Hip and Hip Impingement. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. John Balbas, MD is affiliated with Ascension St. John Broken Arrow, Saint Francis Hospital, Ascension St. John Medical Center and Sedan City Hospital.

Yes, Dr. John Balbas, MD holds board certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ascension St. John Broken Arrow

    1000 W Boise Cir, Broken Arrow, OK

  • Saint Francis Hospital

    6161 S Yale Ave, Tulsa, OK

  • Ascension St. John Medical Center

    1923 S Utica Ave, Tulsa, OK

  • Sedan City Hospital

    300 W North St, Sedan, KS