Dr. Donald Balder Jr, MD
General Surgery•Male•Age 60
General Surgery
Dr. Donald Balder Jr, MD is a general surgery specialist in Slidell, LA and has over 31 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO / COLLEGE OF MEDICINE in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities Our Lady Of The Lake Surgical Hospital and Singing River Gulfport. His office accepts new patients.
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1700 Lindberg Dr Slidell, LA 70458Make an Appointment
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Dr. Balder Jr's Top Procedures and Conditions
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Balder Jr performs Sleeve Gastrectomy more than 92% of his peers
Dr. Balder Jr performs this procedure more than 92% of his peers
Rating Includes other areas of care:
- Sleeve Gastrectomy, Laparoscopic
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Balder Jr treats Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia more than 69% of his peers
Dr. Balder Jr treats this condition more than 69% of his peers
Rating Includes other areas of care:
- Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital
- Hiatal Hernia
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Balder Jr performs Abdominoplasty more than 51% of his peers
Dr. Balder Jr performs this procedure more than 51% of his peers
Dr. Balder Jr's conditions and procedures:
- Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
- Abdominoplasty
- Abdominal Pain
- Anal Fissure
- Anal or Rectal Pain
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
- Breast Cancer
- Cholecystitis and Gallstones
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
- Esophageal Diverticulum
- Gallstones
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastroparesis
- Hemorrhoids
- Hiatal Hernia
- Incisional Hernia
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Inguinal Hernia
- Intestinal Diverticulosis
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Lipomas
- Partial Lung Collapse
- Pelvic Abscess
- Peptic Ulcer
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
- Pleural Effusion
- Pyloric Stenosis
- Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
- Thyroid Nodule
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Umbilical Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
- Acid Reflux Surgery
- Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
- Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
- Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
- Duodenal Polypectomy
- Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
- Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
- Excision of Breast Tumor
- Excision of Stomach Tumor
- Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
- Gallbladder Removal
- Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
- Gastrectomy
- Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
- Gastrotomy
- Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
- Hernia Repair
- Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
- Laparoscopic Appendectomy
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
- Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
- Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
- Laparotomy
- Liver Biopsy
- Open Appendectomy
- Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
- Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
- Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
- Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
- Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Port Placements or Replacements
- 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
- Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
- Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Dr. Balder Jr's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Balder Jr
3.1
Based on 23 ratings
| 5 Star | 52% | 52% |
| 4 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 4% | 4% |
| 1 Star | 43% | 43% |
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About Me
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Specialties
- General Surgery
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO / COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Medical School, 1991
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Please call the office to learn more. (985) 641-0600
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Dr. Balder Jr's office is located at 1700 Lindberg Dr, Slidell, LA 70458. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.87% Patients that would definitely recommend, 17% higher than the national average
3 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)
69% Patients that would definitely recommend, 1% lower than the national average
1 Award Received
Award Highlight: Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2022)
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