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Dr. Nicholas Ballay, MD

General Surgery* Age 39
Dr. Nicholas Ballay, MD
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Dr. Nicholas Ballay, MD is a General Surgeon in Sweetwater, TN.
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Dr. Nicholas Ballay, MD

General Surgery* Age 39
Sweetwater, TN
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience
Dr. Nicholas Ballay, MD is a General Surgeon in Sweetwater, TN.

About

Dr. Ballay graduated from LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY / ALEXANDRIA CAMPUS. Dr. Nicholas Ballay, MD is a General Surgeon in Sweetwater, TN and has 17 years experience. Dr. Ballay currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Starr Regional Medical Center Athens and Sweetwater Hospital Association. Dr. Ballay has experience treating conditions like Cholecystitis and Gallstones and Colorectal Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Ballay received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Dr. Ballay's office accepts new patients. Dr. Ballay accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallbladder Removal
Colorectal Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallbladder Removal
Colorectal Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallbladder Removal
Colorectal Cancer
Intestinal Obstruction
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Constipation
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Pelvic Abscess
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Colectomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thoracentesis
Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Fistula
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Pleural Neoplasm
Biliary Atresia
Bladder Diverticulum
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Burn Injuries
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Empyema
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Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Fistula
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Male Breast Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Biliary Cholangitis
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thyroid Cancer
Tonsillitis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Adenoidectomy
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Aspiration or Injection of Thyroid Cyst
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colostomy
Cystotomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Orchiectomy
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Parathyroidectomy
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Pyloromyotomy
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Vagotomy
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Venous Thrombectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon

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    Choice Plus POS II
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    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
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    Choice Plus POS
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Locations

  1. 1 Wendy St. Robbins Pediatric PLLC
    304 Church St, Sweetwater, TN 37874
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (423) 252-0288
  2. 2 McMinn Ortopaedic Clinic PC
    719 Cook Dr Ste 110, Athens, TN 37303
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (423) 745-2344
  3. 3 Starr Regional Medical Center
    1114 W Madison Ave, Athens, TN 37303
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (423) 745-1411

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4.4
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May 14, 2023
He has a great bedside manner and explained everything in detail and language I could understand! I did not feel rushed and he was one of the nicest doctors I've ever been to!
— May 14, 2023
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General Surgery
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Medical Education
  • LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY / ALEXANDRIA CAMPUS
    2007
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Nicholas Ballay, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ballay's profile.

Dr. Ballay frequently treats the following conditions: Cholecystitis and Gallstones and Colorectal Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Nicholas Ballay, MD is affiliated with Starr Regional Medical Center Athens and Sweetwater Hospital Association.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Starr Regional Medical Center Athens

    1114 W Madison Ave, Athens, TN

  • Sweetwater Hospital Association

    304 Church St, Sweetwater, TN