George Balis, M.D.
| Appointed: |
2005 |
| Gender: |
Male |
| Languages: |
English
Greek |
Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery
Biographical Sketch
George Balis, MD, has been a physician for more than 30 years. After more than 20 years as a general orthopaedic surgeon, which included joint reconstruction surgery, arthroscopic surgery and fracture surgery, he joined the staff at Cleveland Clinic in 2005 as a non-operative orthopaedist. He is board-certified in orthopaedic surgery and a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Education & Fellowships
| Medical School: | University of Athens Faculty of Medicine, National & Kapodistrian, Athens, Greece |
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| Internship: | Suburban Hospital, Rotating, Bethesda, MD |
| Residency: | Wright State University Affiliated Hospitals, Orthopaedic Surgery, Dayton, OH |
| Other Education: | (Undergraduate) Long Island University, NY |
Certifications
Specialty Interests
Fitness and nutrition as part of the orthopaedic treatment plan, Fracture Care, Fractures, general medical orthopaedics, general orthopaedics, healthy lifestyles, joint aspiration and therapeutic injections, joint problems, knee and shoulder problems, non-operative adult orthopaedics, non-operative evaluation of all orthopaedic issues for children and adults including arthritis, nonsurgical/medical orthopaedics, occupational injuries, Osteoarthritis, prevention and treatment of injuries in the aging athlete, treatment of hip, use of intra-articular viscosupplementation before and after surgery.
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Mid-America Orthopaedic Society
Specializes in Diseases and Conditions
Specializes in Services
Industry Relationships
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