- General Surgeons
- MS
- Gulfport, MS
- Dr. Donald Balder, MD
Dr. Donald Balder, MD
General Surgery•Male•Age 58
General Surgery
Dr. Donald Balder, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Gulfport, MS and has over 31 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine medical school in 1991. He is affiliated with Singing River Gulfport. His office accepts new patients.

Mississippi Institute of Weight Loss Surgery
15190 Community Rd Ste 210 Gulfport, MS 39503 ()Make an Appointment
(228) 265-5945Accepting new patients
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Hospital Highlight
Dr. Balder is affiliated with Singing River Gulfport Gulfport, a highly rated hospital.
At a Glance
- Friendly Staff
- Practices at Top Hospital
- Good Patient Care
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Dr. Balder's Top Procedures and Conditions
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Balder performs Sleeve Gastrectomy more than 98% of his peers
Dr. Balder performs this procedure more than 98% of his peers
Rating Includes other areas of care:
- Sleeve Gastrectomy, Laparoscopic
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Balder performs Open Diaphragmatic and-or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair more than 94% of his peers
Dr. Balder performs this procedure more than 94% of his peers
Rating Includes other areas of care:
- Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Balder treats Hiatal Hernia more than 86% of his peers
Dr. Balder treats this condition more than 86% of his peers
Dr. Balder's conditions and procedures:
- Abdominal Pain
- Abdominoplasty
- Acid Reflux Surgery
- Anal Fissure
- Anal or Rectal Pain
- Appendectomy, Laparoscopic
- Appendectomy, Open
- Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
- Breast Cancer
- Cholecystitis and Gallstones
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
- Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
- Duodenal Polypectomy
- Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
- Esophageal Diverticulum
- Excision of Stomach Tumor
- Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
- Gallbladder Removal
- Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic
- Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Open
- Gallstones
- Gastrectomy
- Gastric Bypass Surgery, Laparoscopic
- Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastrotomy
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia Repair
- Hiatal Hernia
- Incisional Hernia
- Incisional Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Inguinal Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
- Laparotomy
- Lipomas
- Open Diaphragmatic and-or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
- Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
- Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
- Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Partial Lung Collapse
- Pelvic Abscess
- Peptic Ulcer
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
- Pleural Effusion
- Port Placements or Replacements
- Pyloric Stenosis
- Pyloromyotomy
- Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
- Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
- Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
- Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Thyroid Nodule
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Umbilical Hernia
- Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Ventral Hernia
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Dr. Balder accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Choice Plus POS II
- Anthem
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna PPO
- Open Access Plus
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Humana
- Choice Care PPO
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About Me
Biography
Specialties
- General Surgery
Board Certifications
- General Surgery
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Donald Balder, MD accepting new patients?
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What are Dr. Donald Balder, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Balder frequently treats Sleeve Gastrectomy, Open Diaphragmatic and-or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair, and Hiatal Hernia. See all procedures and conditions Dr. Balder treats.
Where is Dr. Donald Balder, MD's office located?
Dr. Balder's office is located at 15190 Community Rd Ste 210, Gulfport, MS 39503. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
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Dr. Balder has not yet indicated whether they offer telehealth services. Please contact the office to check for availability/eligibility.
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Locations
Mississippi Institute of Weight Loss Surgery
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.75% Patients that would definitely recommend, 5% higher than the national average
1 Award Received
Award Highlight: Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2022)
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