Dr. Brooke Ballard, MD
Shoulder & Elbow Surgeon
5555 Reservoir Dr, Suite 104, San Diego, CA 92120
At a glance
4.80 stars (5 reviews)
96% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 33 insurances
Aetna, American Republic Insurance Company, Anthem Blue Cross, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, more+ ·
Works at Alvarado Orthopedic Medical Group
2 office locations
Affiliated with Alvarado Hospital Medical Center
Sharp Grossmont Hospital and 1 more
4.80
5 reviews
Bedside manner
5.0
Wait time
4.6
Recent reviews
Everyone was very kind, friendly, and professional. Dr. Ballard's surgery on my fingers went perfectly as she had explained prior to surgery. No complications at all.
More than 1 year agoOF
Doctor Ballard has excellent patient rapport. She takes time to fully understand the physical issue as well as the social/emotional dynamic associated with the injury. Her bedside manner is warm, caring an respectful. I feel confident in her professional recommendations for treatment an I feel she balances my need of a graduated approach to care with the need to see recovery progress. She rocks! Keep her. The world needs more doctors with her disposition.
More than 1 year agoAP
Office locations
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Alvarado Orthopedic Medical Group
5555 Reservoir Dr, Suite 104, San Diego, CA, 92120
2
2.
Alvarado Orthopedic Medical Group
10803 Vista Sorrento Pkwy, San Diego, CA, 92121
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In-network insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Popular visit reasons
Ankle Problems
Arthritis
Arthroscopy
Forearm Injury
Hand Problems
Orthopedic Consultation
Sports Injury
X-ray
Ankle Problems
Arthritis
Arthroscopy
Forearm Injury
More about Dr. Brooke Ballard, MD
Dr. Ballard is a Board Certified Orthopedic surgeon with additional state-of-the-art fellowship training in complex hand surgery as well as shoulder & elbow. She specializes in the shoulder, elbow and hand. Her scope of practice ranges from arthritis care of the shoulder, elbow, hand and wrist, nerve compression syndromes like carpal and cubital tunnel syndrome, Dupuytren's, general orthopedic fracture care, pediatrics cases, complex shoulder replacements, arthroscopy, and complex joint replacements throughout the hand and upper extremity.
Dr. Ballard completed her general orthopedic surgery residency and additional bioengineering research at University of California at San Diego, then traveled to University of Florida for the only fellowship program in the U.S.A. that includes both the latest hand surgery techniques from pediatric to microsurgery, as well as complex shoulder and elbow replacements for arthritis. She received her M.D. from University of Illinois as 1 of 2 students sponsored by the state by a scholarship program where she had previously graduated Magna Cum Laude with dual degrees in Honors Biology and Chemistry.
No stranger to injuries and rehabilitation herself, Dr. Ballard sustained an ankle fracture as well as tendon lacerations in two separate seasons as a high school varsity athlete and team captain. Not allowing this to slow her down, she still enjoys running on the beach and remaining active while raising a beautiful little girl with her husband. She volunteers for a local organization named Girls on the Run (gotrsd.org), and has participated in a national congenital limb differences camp (handstolove.org).
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - University of Illinois, Doctor of Medicine
University of California, San Diego, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
University of Florida, Fellowship in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
University of Florida, Fellowship in Hands and Upper Extremity Surgery
Practice
Alvarado Orthopedic Medical Group
Affiliation
Alvarado Hospital Medical Center
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
Sharp Coronado Hospital
Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Professional memberships
California Orthopaedic Association
San Diego County Medical Society
American Society for Surgery of the Hand
Awards and publications
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery Ruth Jackson Resident Research Award
Orthopaedic Trauma Association Grant Recipient
Illinois General Assembly Tuition Scholarship
American Institute of Chemists Award ,Campus Honors Program
James Scholar
University of Illinois Campus Honors Program
Washington University of St. Louis' Radiopharmaceutical Research Fellowship
UCSD Professorship lecture: “Effect of Tibial Plateau Fractures on Joint Lubrication”
UCSD Professorship lecture: “Effect of Tibial Plateau Fractures on Joint Lubrication”
Western Ortho Assoc. lecture: “Comparison of Synovial Fluid in Trauma and Disease”
poster: Antonacci JM, Ballard BL, Schumacher BL, and Sah RL. Role of Hyaluronan in Bovine Synovial Fluid in the Boundary Lubrication of Articular Cartilage. Orthopaedic Research Society: March 2008.
poster: Bae WC, Payanal MM, Chen AC, Hsieh-Bonassera ND, Ballard BL, Lotz MK, Coutts RD, Bugbee WD, Sah RL. Clinical Patterns and Pathways of Knee Osteoarthritis: Cluster Analysis and Maps. Orthopaedic Research Society: March 2008.
publication: 1. Ballard BL. Life in the Body. Yale Journal for Humanities in Medicine 2010 Oct.
publication: 2. Bae WC, Payanal MM, Chen AC, Hsieh-Bonassera ND, Ballard BL, Lotz MK, Coutts RD, Bugbee WD, Sah RL. Topographic Patterns of Cartilage Lesions in Knee Osteoarthritis. Cartilage 1(1): 10, 2010.
publication: 3. Wang, ML, Ballard, BL, Kulidjian, AA, Abrams, RL. Upper extremity reconstruction with a humeral tumor endoprosthesis: A novel salvage procedure after multiple revisions of total shoulder and elbow replacements. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery 20(1): e1, 2011.
publication: 3. Wang, ML, Ballard, BL, Kulidjian, AA, Abrams, RL. Upper extremity reconstruction with a humeral tumor endoprosthesis: A novel salvage procedure after multiple revisions of total shoulder and elbow replacements. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery 20(1): e1, 2011.
Vitals' 2014 Compassion Award (awarded to <5% of physicians, mostly primary care physicians, based on patient surveys of bedside manner)
Background
Languages spoken
English
Gender
Female
NPI number
#1841447950
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.80
Wait time
4.60
Bedside manner
5.00
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5 reviews
Most relevant
Overall very informative & helpful spends the time with you. Great doctor.
More than 1 year agoPS
Overall very informative & helpful. Spends the time with you. Great doctor.
More than 1 year agoPS
Everyone was very kind, friendly, and professional. Dr. Ballard's surgery on my fingers went perfectly as she had explained prior to surgery. No complications at all.
More than 1 year agoOF
Doctor Ballard has excellent patient rapport. She takes time to fully understand the physical issue as well as the social/emotional dynamic associated with the injury. Her bedside manner is warm, caring an respectful. I feel confident in her professional recommendations for treatment an I feel she balances my need of a graduated approach to care with the need to see recovery progress. She rocks! Keep her. The world needs more doctors with her disposition.
More than 1 year agoAP
It went well. Thank you very much.
More than 1 year agoMS
Which hospital is Dr. Brooke Ballard affiliated with?
Dr. Brooke Ballard is affiliated with Alvarado Hospital Medical Center, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, and Sharp Coronado Hospital.
What practice does Dr. Brooke Ballard work with?
Dr. Brooke Ballard works with Alvarado Orthopedic Medical Group.
Where is Dr. Brooke Ballard's office located?
Dr. Brooke Ballard has 2 office locations in San Diego, view full addresses on Dr. Ballard's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. Brooke Ballard have?
Dr. Brooke Ballard is certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Brooke Ballard?
Dr. Brooke Ballard frequently sees patients for Arthritis, Hand Problems, Orthopedic Consultation, Sports Injury, and X-ray. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Brooke Ballard on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Brooke Ballard speak?
Dr. Brooke Ballard speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Brooke Ballard in reviews?
5 patients have reviewed Dr. Brooke Ballard. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.8/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.6/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.