Dr. Philip Balikian, MD

Dr. Philip Balikian, MD

Orthopedic Surgery • Male • Age 52

Accepting new patients

Hand/Wrist, Knee/Lower Limbs, and More

Telehealth services available

15611 Pomerado Rd Ste 400

Poway, CA 92064

Dr. Philip Balikian, MD is a Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Poway, CA. Dr. Balikian has more experience with Hand/Wrist and Knee/Lower Limbs than other specialists in his area. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido and Palomar Medical Center Poway. He is accepting new patients and has indicated that he accepts telehealth appointments. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Balikian to book an appointment.

Locations

Arch Health Medical Group

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Arch Health Medical Group15611 Pomerado Rd Ste 400 Poway, CA 92064

At a Glance

Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
Offers Telehealth • This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
Practices at Top Hospital • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Balikian's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Balikian

3.9

Based on 27 ratings

5 Stars	66.66666666666667%	(18)
4 Stars	7.407407407407407%	(2)
3 Stars	0%	(0)
2 Stars	3.7037037037037037%	(1)
1 Star	22.22222222222222%	(6)

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All my visits were fine, had to keep requesting care from the insurance company which delayed my surgery for over a year! Finally got approved for surgery, which is my very first surgery and over night stay in a hospital. Everyone took very good care of me. I'm recovering nicely and very happy! I have a bionic knee!!! LOL Thanks Dr. Balkian!!

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Kathy – Oct 17, 2020

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Top-notch surgeon and great guy. He's been my orthopedist for 10 years. I have bad knees and he's on top of making sure I receive best care available. Dr. Balikian always has a path to the correct answer. He's easy to speak with and, more importantly, he listens to his patients. Best orthopedist around. Couldn't be happier.

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Mike Canada – Sep 02, 2020

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Fantastic with pain free experience while in the hospital.....looking forward to using my new knee

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LFS – Jun 16, 2020

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Dr. Balikian is a great surgeon. I like the fact that he is a great listener and cares for his patients. I have had a couple of surgeries with him and have no regrets. I did my part after the surgery and all is well. My grandson needs surgery he broke his wrist. I am inquiring if he does pediatric ortho. That is how much I like him.

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Duvina in Poway, CA – Sep 12, 2017

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My husband almost lost his leg due to bad care and nonsterile techniques used in Dr Balikian's office after Achilles surgery. He got a terrible infection that required debrieding every couple of days. I watched his nurse open a drawer with gloved hand then hand dr gauze that went in to his wound. We insisted he be sent to the wound care center. They sent him to infectious disease. Those two places saved his leg. Balikian would have just kept cutting as the infection ran wild !

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Lucky pt in San Diego, CA – Nov 22, 2016

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I was referred to Dr Balikian a month ago flat on my back from a pinched siatic nerve in my back. He and his nurses got me the tests I needed and kept on top of my care for me when it was very much appreciated to be cared for. Here I am one month later where I never expected back to normal. I thought at the time I was done for with the pain. They managed that part of things for me to reduce inflammation and help me heal. From a person whose never been in pain I am very grateful. I

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Hayley Higgins in Carlsbad, ca – Mar 20, 2016

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He is phenomenal- amazing skill and wonderful bedside manner.

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Poway, CA – Feb 12, 2016

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Background

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No malpractice claims found for California

No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data

No board actions found for the years we collect data

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Frequently Treated by Dr. Balikian

Based on treatment records, we have identified the following as areas of care that Dr. Balikian treats more often than their peers. If you are unsure whether Dr. Balikian treats other conditions, please contact the office at (858) 675-3286.

Hand/Wrist

Hand and wrist conditions including arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, Dupuytren's contracture, and fractures or sprains, with treatment options such as surgery or physical therapy.Compare with other Hand/Wrist specialists.

Dr. Balikian typically treats 69% more often than similar doctors

Based on claims data for 9 conditions and procedures

Treatments

Wrist Fracture

Ganglion Cyst

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Fracture of Hand (incl. Fingers)

Normal Frequency

High Frequency

Very High Frequency

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Knee/Lower Limbs

Knee and lower limb surgeons perform procedures such as total knee replacement, partial knee replacement, and tendor repair, to treat conditions including arthritis, ligament tears, or bone fractures.Compare with other Knee/Lower Limbs specialists.

Dr. Balikian typically treats 52% more often than similar doctors

Based on claims data for 12 conditions and procedures

Treatments

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain

Knee Disorders

Osteoarthritis of Knee

Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)

Normal Frequency

High Frequency

Very High Frequency

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Dr. Balikian accepts the following insurance:

Aetna: Aetna EPO; Aetna HMO; Aetna POS; Aetna PPO
American Postal Workers Union Health Plan: American Postal Workers Union (APWU)
Anthem: Advantage-CA HMO; Advantage-CA PPO; Balanced (Prudent Buyer)-CA PPO; Blue Cross (CACare) - Individual-CA HMO; Blue Cross (CACare) - Large Group-CA HMO; Blue Cross (CACare) - Small Group-CA HMO; Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Individual-CA PPO; Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Large Group-CA PPO; Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Small Group-CA PPO; Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Student Health-CA PPO; Blue Cross-CA HMO-POS; Bronze (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO; Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO; Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA; Bronze Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO; Bronze Select w/ H.S.A (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO; Bronze w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO; Dignity Health Custom Advantage-CA HMO; Dignity Health EPO / PPO-CA; Dignity Health PHC EPO & HDP/HSA-CA; Dignity Health Ventura EPO/PPO-CA; EPO-CA; Gold (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO; Gold (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO; Gold Advantage-CA PPO; Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO; Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA; Gold Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMO; Gold Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO; Lumenos Plans-CA PPO; Major Risk Medical Insurance Program (MRMIP) - Prudent Buyer-CA PPO; MemorialCare Custom-CA PPO; National (BlueCard Basic) PPO; National (BlueCard) PPO; PERS Choice / PERSCare Providers-CA PPO; PERS Traditional-CA HMO; Platinum (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO; Platinum (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO; Platinum Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMO; Platinum Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO; Select (PERS Select Providers)-CA PPO; Select Plus-CA HMO; Select PPO (Select Network)-CA PPO; Select-CA HMO; Select-CA PPO; Silver (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO; Silver (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO; Silver Advantage-CA PPO; Silver EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA; Silver EPO w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer/Small Grp)-CA PPO; Silver Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMO; Silver Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO; Silver Select w/ H.S.A (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO; Silver w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO; Tenet Network-CA PPO; Traditional; Traditional PPO; UC Care-CA PPO; UC CORE-CA PPO; UC Health Savings Plan-CA; UC High Option Supplement to Medicare-CA; UC Medicare with Prescription Drugs-CA PPO; UC Medicare without Prescription Drugs-CA PPO; UC Resident and Fellows-CA PPO; UCSHIP-CA PPO; USC Plan (Two Tiered Network)-CA HMO
Anthem Blue Cross: Anthem Blue Cross HMO; Anthem Blue Cross of California EPO; Anthem Blue Cross PPO
Beech Street (Multiplan): Beech Street (Multiplan) PPO
Benelect: Freedom
Blue Cross Blue Shield: Blue Card PPO; CaliforniaCare HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of California: Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO; Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO; Pathway X Direct Access PPO; Pathway X Tiered Direct Access; Select Plus HMO; Select PPO
Blue Shield of California: Access Plus Savenet; Blue Shield of California HMO; Blue Shield of California POS
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield: HealthyBlue 2.0; HealthyBlue Advantage
Choice Care (Humana): Medicare Advantage HMO
Cigna: Cigna EPO; Cigna HMO; Great West Healthcare-Cigna; Great West Healthcare-Cigna EPO; Great West Healthcare-Cigna HMO; Open Access
Commercial Insurance Company
CoreSource
Coventry Health Care: First Health
Covered California: Blue Cross Advantage PPO
Delta Health System
First Health (Coventry Health Care): First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
Government Employees Health Association (GEHA): GEHA
Health Net: Blue & Gold HMO; Community Care Network HMO; Covered California - Bronze PPO; Employer Group HMO; Health Net PPO; Individual and Family PPO; Medicare Advantage PFFS; SmartCare HMO; WholeCare Network HMO
Health Net of California: Large Group PPO
HealthPartners
HealthSmart - Interplan Health Group: Interplan Health Group
HealthSmart Preferred
Humana
Medi-Cal
Medicare
MultiPlan: Kaiser PHCS Network PPO; MultiPlan PPO; PHCS Network PPO
Premera Blue Cross: Heritage Signature
Private HealthCare Systems: Private HealthCare Systems PPO
Railroad Medicare
Sharp Health Plan: Blue Choice; Gold Value
United Healthcare: Secure Horizon Direct; Secure Horizon Medicare
UnitedHealthCare: Core; Core Essential; Secure Horizons; Secure Horizons PPO; United Healthcare; United Healthcare EPO; United Healthcare HMO
Worker's Compensation: Worker's Compensation WC

About Me

Biography

Dr. Philip Balikian is a board certified Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in sports medicine, adult reconstructive surgery, hand and upper extremity. He...Read more

Specialties

Orthopedic Surgery
Hip & Knee Orthopedics
Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery
Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
Sports Medicine

Board Certifications

Orthopedic Surgery

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Education

New England Baptist Hospital

Fellowship Hospital

Languages

English
Armenian
Italian

Awards

Healthgrades Honor Roll

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Affiliated Hospitals

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Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido

Escondido, CA

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2021, 2020, 2019)
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2021, 2020, 2019)
America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2020, 2019)

Palomar Medical Center Poway

Poway, CA

69% Patient experience rating, Equal to the national average

Palomar Medical Center Escondido

Escondido, CA

76% Patient experience rating, 7% higher than the national average

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2021, 2020, 2019)
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2021, 2020, 2019)
America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2020, 2019)

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