Dr. Gregory Ballard, MD
SaveOrthopedic Surgery ·
Male ·
47 y/o
Accepting new patients
Dr. Gregory Ballard, MD is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Independence, MO and has been practicing for 12 years. He specializes in orthopedic surgery.Read his story
Centerpoint Orthopedics
19550 E 39th St S Ste 230
Independence, MO 64057Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
- AvMed
- Beech Street (Multiplan)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City
- Cenpatico Behavioral Health
- Cigna
- Commercial Insurance Company
- CorVel
- Coventry Health Care
- Family Health Partners
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Golden Rule
- + 19 More
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Top Care Areas
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Internal Derangement of Knee
very high
more than 99% of peers
Osteoarthritis of Knee
very high
more than 99% of peers
Osteoarthritis
very high
more than 99% of peers
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Dr. Ballard's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Ballard "Dr. Gregory Ballard started Centerpoint Orthopedics in 2007. As an orthopedic surgeon he cares for injuries to the bone and joint; including joint replacement, fracture and trauma management. Dr Ballard also has a special interest in sports injuries. He is available for inpatient and outpatient consultations. Dr. Ballard attended the University of Kansas School of Medicine where he also completed his residency."
Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Ballard "I am a member of Midwest Physicians, an integrated, multi-specialty group that strives to provide high quality, compassionate healthcare in a caring, affordable, timely and accessible manner. Our doctors collaborate with patients, their physician colleagues and other healthcare professionals to help ensure each patient's individual healthcare needs are met."
1 Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgery
1 Board Certifications
- Orthopedic SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery*
104 Conditions Treated
- Achilles Tendinitis
- Adhesive Capsulitis
- Ankle Fracture
- Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
- Ankle Sprains and Strains
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
- Arthritis
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Ataxia
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Back Pain
- Baker’s Cyst
- Bone Disorders
- Broken Arm
- Bursitis
- Cancer
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cervical Spine Myelopathy
- Chondrocalcinosis
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Clavicle Fracture
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- De Quervain's Disease
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Difficulty With Walking
- Dupuytren's Contracture
- Elbow Bursitis
- Elbow Injuries
- Elbow Sprain
- Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
- Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
- Femur Fracture
- Foot Conditions
- Foot Fracture
- Foot Sprain
- Fracture
- Fracture of Hand (incl. Fingers)
- Gait Abnormality
- Ganglion Cyst
- Glenoid Labrum Tear
- Hand Conditions
- Hand Fracture
- Heel Spur
- Herniated Disc
- Hip Fracture
- Hip Sprain
- Injuries
- Internal Derangement of Knee
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Joint Pain
- Knee Dislocation
- Knee Disorders
- Knee Fracture
- Knee Sprain
- Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
- Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
- Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
- Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
- Limb Pain
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Lupus
- Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
- Myelopathy
- Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
- Osteoarthritis of Hands
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Pathological Spine Fracture
- Pelvic Fracture
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pyogenic Arthritis
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Rib Fracture
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Runner's Knee
- Scapular Fracture
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Scoliosis
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Shoulder Disorders
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Deformities
- Spine Disorders
- Spine Fractures, Traumatic
- Spondylitis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylosis
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Systemic Chondromalacia
- Tibia and Fibula Fractures
- Trigger Finger
- Wrist Fracture
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50 Procedures
- ACL Surgery
- All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
- Arm Surgery
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
- Carpal Tunnel Release
- De Quervain's Release
- Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
- Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Elbow Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
- Elbow Tenotomy
- Excision of Femur or Knee
- Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
- Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
- Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
- Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
- Fracture Care
- Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
- Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
- Hip Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
- Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
- Hip Replacement
- Hip Replacement Revision
- Hip Resurfacing
- Joint Drainage
- Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
- Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement Revision
- Knee Surgery
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
- Nerve Block, Somatic
- Neuroplasty
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- 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
- Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
- Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Shoulder Fracture Treatment
- Steroid Injection
- Synovial Biopsy
- Trigger Finger Release
- Trigger Point Injection
- Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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0 Sanctions
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0 Board Actions
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Education
- University of KansasUndergraduate School | Graduated 1994
- University of Kansas / School of MedicineMedical School | Graduated 2000
- University of Kansas / School of MedicineInternship Hospital | Completed 2000
- University of Kansas Medical CenterResidency Hospital | Completed 2006
- Methodist Sports Medicine CenterFellowship Hospital | Completed
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Dr. Ballard accepts 33 insurance carriers
- AetnaAetna HMOChoice Plus POS II
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
- AvMedOpen Access
- Beech Street (Multiplan)
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas CityPreferred Care Blue PPO
- Cenpatico Behavioral Health
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOGreat West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
- Commercial Insurance Company
- CorVel
- Coventry Health Care
- Family Health Partners
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Golden Rule
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)GEHA
- HCA Midwest Comp Care
- Healthcare USA
- HealthPartners
- Homestate Health Plan
- HumanaChoice Care PPO
- Medicaid
- Missouri Care
- Molina HealthcareMolina
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network PPO
- New Directions Behavioral Health
- PHCS
- PHP-Physicians Health Plan
- Preferred Health Professionals
- Premier Group Insurance
- Savility
- TricareTriCare for Life
- UnitedHealthCareChoice Plus POSNavigate HMONavigate POSOptions PPO
- WellCare
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