
Dr. Gregory Ballard, MD
Orthopedic Surgery•Male•Age 49
Dr. Gregory Ballard, MD is a Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Independence, MO. He is affiliated with Centerpoint Medical Center. He is accepting new patients. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Ballard to book an appointment.

Dr. Gregory Ballard, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Locations
Centerpoint Orthopedics
Hospital Highlight
Dr. Ballard is affiliated with Centerpoint Medical Center Independence, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.
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Dr. Ballard's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ballard
4.7
Based on 174 ratings
5 Stars | 91.95402298850574% | (160) |
4 Stars | 0.5747126436781609% | (1) |
3 Stars | 0% | (0) |
2 Stars | 2.8735632183908044% | (5) |
1 Star | 4.597701149425287% | (8) |
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- Office environment (145)
- Staff friendliness (143)
- Explained conditions well (141)
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions (11)
- Long wait times (11)
- Appointment was rushed (10)
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Appointment was rushed
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Appointment scheduling
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
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How was your experience with Dr. Ballard?Overall Patient Satisfaction
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Ballard to family and friends is 4.724138 out of 5
Experience and Background Checks
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Dr. Ballard's Top Procedures and Conditions
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Ballard treats Joint Pain more than 100% of his peers
Dr. Ballard treats this condition more than 100% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Ballard treats Osteoarthritis more than 100% of his peers
Dr. Ballard treats this condition more than 100% of his peers
Rating Includes other areas of care:
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle
- Osteoarthritis of Elbow
- Osteoarthritis of Finger Joint
- Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteoarthritis of Spine
- Osteoarthritis of Toe
- Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Ballard treats Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain more than 100% of his peers
Dr. Ballard treats this condition more than 100% of his peers
Rating Includes other areas of care:
- Knee Pain
Dr. Ballard's conditions and procedures:
- Achilles Tendinitis
- Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
- ACL Surgery
- Adhesive Capsulitis
- All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
- Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
- Ankle Fracture
- Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
- Ankle Sprains and Strains
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
- Arthritis
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
- Avascular Necrosis
- Back Pain
- Baker’s Cyst
- Broken Arm
- Broken Neck
- Bursitis
- Carpal Tunnel Release
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cervical Spine Myelopathy
- Chondrocalcinosis
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Clavicle Fracture
- Coccygeal Pain
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- De Quervain's Disease
- De Quervain's Release
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Difficulty With Walking
- Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
- Dupuytren's Contracture
- Elbow Bursitis
- Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Elbow Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
- Elbow Sprain
- Elbow Tenotomy
- Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
- Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
- Excision of Femur or Knee
- Excision of Radius or Ulna
- Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
- Excision of Tibia or Fibula
- Femur Fracture
- 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
- Foot Fracture
- Foot Sprain
- Fracture
- Fracture of Hand (incl. Fingers)
- Gait Abnormality
- Ganglion Cyst
- Glenoid Labrum Tear
- Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
- Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
- Hand Fracture
- Herniated Disc
- Hip Fracture
- 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 Sprain
- Humerus Fracture
- Injuries
- Internal Derangement of Knee
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Joint Drainage
- Joint Pain
- Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
- Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Knee Dislocation
- Knee Fracture
- Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement Revision
- 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
- Meniscus Surgery
- Morton's Neuroma
- Myelopathy
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
- Nerve Block, Somatic
- Neuroplasty
- Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
- Osgood Schlatter Disease
- 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
- Osteoarthritis of Spine
- Osteochondritis Dissecans
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Osteosarcoma
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Pathological Spine Fracture
- Pelvic Fracture
- Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pseudoarthrosis
- Pyogenic Arthritis
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- 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
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Rib Fracture
- Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
- Runner's Knee
- Sacrum Disorders
- Scapular Fracture
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Scoliosis
- Shoulder Arthroscopy
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
- Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Shoulder Fracture Treatment
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Shoulder Replacement
- Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Deformities
- Spine Fractures, Traumatic
- Spondylitis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylosis
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Steroid Injection
- Systemic Chondromalacia
- Tibia and Fibula Fractures
- Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
- Total Hip Replacement
- Trigger Finger
- Trigger Finger Release
- Trigger Point Injection
- Unicompartmental Hip Surgery
- Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
- Wrist Fracture
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Dr. Ballard accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
- Anthem
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- AvMed
- Open Access
- Beech Street (Multiplan)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City
- Preferred Care Blue PPO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cenpatico Behavioral Health
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
- Open Access Plus
- 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
- HealthPartners HMO
- Homestate Health Plan
- Humana
- Choice Care PPO
- Preferred PPO
- Medicaid
- Missouri Care
- Molina Healthcare
- Molina
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- PHCS Network PPO
- New Directions Behavioral Health
- PHCS
- PHP-Physicians Health Plan
- Preferred Health Professionals
- Premier Group Insurance
- Savility
- Tricare
- TriCare for Life
- UnitedHealthCare
- Choice Plus POS
- Navigate HMO
- Navigate POS
- Options PPO
- WellCare
About Me
Care Philosophy
Biography
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
- Orthopedic Surgery
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Gregory Ballard, MD?
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What are Dr. Gregory Ballard, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Ballard frequently treats Joint Pain, Osteoarthritis, and Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain. See all procedures and conditions Dr. Ballard treats.
Where is Dr. Gregory Ballard, MD's office located?
Dr. Ballard's office is located at 19550 E 39th St S Ste 230, Independence, MO 64057. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Does Dr. Gregory Ballard, MD offer telehealth services?
Dr. Ballard has not yet indicated whether they offer telehealth services. Please contact the office to check for availability/eligibility.
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10 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2021)