Dr. William Ballard, MD
Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery • Male • Age 55
Accepting new patients
Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics
2415 McCallie Ave Chattanooga, TN 37404Dr. William Ballard, MD is a Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Chattanooga, TN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Ballard has more experience with Hip/Pelvic Bones and Knee/Lower Limbs than other specialists in his area. He graduated from University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine medical school in 1990. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga and Erlanger Bledsoe Hospital. He is accepting new patients. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Ballard to book an appointment.
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I've been a patient for over 20 years, he's thorough, he explains the pros and cons in detail, whether it's a hip or knee replacement, you never leave his without understanding your options. Thank you Dr. Ballard for keeping my mobility in trucking!
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- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
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Steve Sewell – Sep 04, 2020
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Lovely man, lousy surgeon is my experience. Dr. Ballard initially treated me with periodic injections but it became obvious that I was no longer getting any relief from that. He did orthoscopic surgery but that did nothing although I appreciated his conservative approach. Ultimately, he sugested bilateral knee surgery which I had in April 2017. Unlike many people I never fully recovered and experienced a tightness, heaviness, and pain in both knee replacements. So, he did orthoscopic surgery again to remove scar tissue but this too offered no improvement. I have felt like I will have to live with chronic knee pain and limited activities. Since then, in going through multiple PT attempts to regain more strength, flexibility and lesson the pain, I learned from other patients, and from several PT's that Dr. Ballard's patients require Revision surgery more than any other local orthopedic surgeon in Chatt...my experience is consistent with that. Nice man, factory style surgeries.
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- Long wait times
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Arliene Christison – Sep 01, 2020
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Dr. Ballard is an extraordinary orthopedic surgeon but more important a spiritual man of God. The office staff is great. Everyone is professional & kind. This practice is an example for other large practices to emulate. It didn't happen overnight but they are the best.
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- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Trusted the provider's decisions
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Margie Long – Aug 26, 2020
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AFTER A BOTCHED KNEE SURGERY ,{another DR. another hospital,} Dr. Ballard replaced the to small knee prosthesis and now after five years I AM STILL PRAISING THIS DOCTOR ,ONE OF THE BEST,THE WAIT TIME IS BECAUSE HE THE BEST ,AND HAS SO MANY WILL WAIT ,ON HIM
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
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- Long wait times
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FRANCES THOMPSON – Jul 21, 2020
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Dr Ballard was very thorough and nice!! He advised me how to handle the situation but left the decision up to me!!! Highly recommend Dr Ballard
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Jul 01, 2020
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Very impressed with my first visit. Explained every detail about my problem and and options that were available. Discuss pros and cons about each one. Thank you for a very informative office visit
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1Katrina Lee – Jun 14, 2020
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Dr. Ballard is a very compassionate and caring doctor.
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11Shirley F. Campbell – May 07, 2020
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Dr. Ballard did total knee replacement on my husband and a hip replacement on myself. He is an awesome dr. Love the fact that he prays with you before surgery and gives thanks to God after surgery. My husband and I had very good results and were told by numerous PT that Dr. Ballard's patients always have great success. Dr. Ballard and his staff are with you throughout the process and are always a phone call or email away. Always willing to answer any questions or concerns. Highly recommend Dr. Ballard and the orthopedic center .
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21Allan & Liz Templeton – Apr 29, 2020
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Dr.Ballard is awesome I love him he did the best he could do with what he had to work with Booth knees will need to be replaced he is the only doctor I know that prays for you before surgery I love you DrBallard and Thank you and God Bless you Cheri Jeske
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31Cheri Jeske – Apr 10, 2020
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Dr. Ballard is the best! Not only a great doctor with skills to treat patients but a good person. He is straight up about treatment. You know and understand what’s going on with your condition. He is as concerned about cost and insurance coverage as any patient is. I’ve had 3 knee surgeries and by far this was the best experience I’ve had with my doctor. If anyone ask me about him all I can say is he’s a 10 in my book!
God Bless
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3Barb – Mar 11, 2020
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My first appointment was after a weekend with snow and rain so the office was packed, but they kept 40+ people in order and worked very efficiently to get everyone in as best they could. I loved the time that each person took with me as I worked through the process of being seen from the intake desk to seeing Dr. Ballard. Feeling as if you have finally been heard is a real blessing and although the tough work is to come I know the team they have will be there cheering me on. I would recommend them highly to anyone with pain in their joints that don’t allow them to enjoy life to the fullest!
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1rrjohnson2 – Feb 12, 2020
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He did a first rate job of replacing my failed hip prosthetic after another doctor left me with a misaligned and shortened leg from a previous hip surgery. He is the best surgeon in this field.
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Great doctor – Jan 08, 2020
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Needed a hip replacement and Dr. Ballard did an excellent job. He was always very professional.
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- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
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Dec 15, 2019
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For knee replacement
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2Richard ward – Nov 03, 2019
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Outstanding, excellent surgeon and amazing individual. Dr Ballard replaced both of my knees with total knee replacement ninety days apart. I’m seventy one years old and I can now walk like a young man. Dr Ballard is caring individual and surgeon I am grateful for his time and talent and very proud to call him my friend. Doc you certainly get a five from me.
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4Fred Browning – Oct 23, 2019
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He is a professional and caring doctor.
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1Barbara – Oct 09, 2019
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Very professional with a sincere care for his patients.
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11Doris Perry – Oct 05, 2019
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I have seen over 200 patients of Dr. Ballard’s through the years as a home health PT. I always said that if I needed an orthopedic procedure performed, Dr. Ballard would do it. My visit with him was what I expected. Interest, friendliness and concern. The procedure has not been done yet but I expect excellent results.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Long wait times
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2Gerald Cornwell – Aug 28, 2019
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Compassionate, caring and knowledgeable surgeon. I totally recommend Dr. Ballard and his staff.
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2G Epperson – Aug 18, 2019
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2nd knee operations with Dr Ballard. Best knee surgeon in town. Highest of recommendations. THANKS DOC!
What went well
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Explained conditions well
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- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Long wait times
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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2Tommy Roberts – Jul 01, 2019
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