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Karl R. Balch, MD

4.9
  • Orthopedists
  • Bakersfield, CA

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2400 Bahamas Drive , Suite 200, Bakersfield, CA, 93309, United States

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Mon8:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Tue8:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Wed8:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Thu8:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Fri8:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
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Anonymous 
2 years ago

Great information about surgery 

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Anonymous 
2 years ago

I chose Dr Balch for my procedure specifically because he performed the same kind of hip replacement on her. That was 3 years ago and she has not had one issue. My visits with him are timely, punctual, and focused. He reviewed my X-rays, CT, etc with me and showed me areas of concern. He gave me options to address my issues. I was very confident in his assessment and recommendation for my hip replacementI was most impressed with his awareness of Best Practices and scientific breakthroughs. As a former health care professiona... read more

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Anonymous 
2 years ago

Dr. Balch was very patient and explained everything extremely well. 

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Yolanda Manfredonia 
2 years ago

Timely, thorough, swift and entirely orderly process from first appt. on. 

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Pastor LEC 
2 years ago

Dr. Balch is an excellent doctor who seriously cares for his patients. I had to have both hips replaced due to degenerative arthritis. Dr Balch explained the process to me and reassured me that he’d walk me through the recovery period I consented to have both surgeries. Dr. Balch and his staff were wonderful and within two weeks of both surgeries I was up and walking without a device with minimal physical therapy. Friends and family were amazed at how rapidly I rapidly recovered. Dr. Balch was an answer to my prayers! I hone... read more

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Sharron S 
2 years ago

Dr Balch is very personal and professional and cares about his patients. He has answered any questions or concerns that I have had and has not rushed through an appointment. I am blessed to have him as my physician. 

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Anonymous 
2 years ago

Dr Balch Did my right knee replacement in 2022 he used the mako robotic everyone that has had knee replacement that I know didn't get the robotic where they lived so I wasn't to sure about it but Balch explained to me the difference and I am so glad I listened to him..the scarring was minimal the healing was faster Dr Balch did my left knee in November 2023 and again I am so glad I went with him and his team no regrets I am writing this 2 weeks after surgery can bend knee at 95 already..it's a painful experience but worth it... read more

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Steven Napier 
2 years ago

Straightforward and personable 

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Walter Vergini 
2 years ago

The extreme dedication in keeping the patient informed on the necessary requirement for doing suggested PT at home along with PT scheduled appointments at SCOI,also how am I doing in my recovery,pain level, sleeping,movement of surgical leg (knee) ect in keeping my health & recovery the top priority. 

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