About Dr. Tessa Balach
As an orthopaedic oncologist, Tessa Balach, MD, provides comprehensive surgical care for bone and soft tissue tumors. She treats a broad range of benign and malignant tumors in adults and children. Dr. Balach earned her Doctor of Medicine from New York Medical College and completed her internship in General Surgery and residency in Orthopedic Surgery at University of Chicago Medicine. She also holds a bachelor's degree from The University of Chicago.
As a member of the medical center's multidisciplinary physician team, Dr. Balach works closely with other experts to provide highly specialized, individualized care for patients with common and rare bone and soft tissue tumors. She also provides surgical care for metastatic bone disease, often stabilizing weak bones to prevent fractures associated with breast, lung, prostate, or kidney metastases.
Additionally, Dr. Balach specializes in joint replacement surgery, with particular expertise in hip and knee replacement.
An active researcher, she currently leads and contributes to clinical studies designed to advance the comprehensive treatment and management of bone diseases and injuries. Dr. Balach serves as a mentor and instructor to medical students, residents, and fellows. She has authored several articles in peer-reviewed journals and medical publications and has delivered presentations at numerous professional meetings.
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UChicago Medicine Hyde Park (1 of 2)
5758 S Maryland Ave, DCAM 4th Fl - Module 4B, Chicago, IL 60637
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Education and background
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Board certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Education and training
- Medical School - New York Medical College, Doctor of Medicine
- The University of Chicago (Bachelor's)
- University Of Chicago Medicine, Internship in General Surgery
- University Of Chicago Medicine, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
- University Of Chicago Medicine, Fellowship in Orthopaedic Oncology
Awards and publications
- OrthoACCESS 2.0: Redesigning a National Orthopaedic Surgery Curriculum for Medical Students using a Flipped-Classroom Blended Learning Model. OrthoACCESS 2.0: Redesigning a National Orthopaedic Surgery Curriculum for Medical Students using a Flipped-Classroom Blended Learning Model. J Surg Educ. 2024 Nov 20; 82(1):103337. PMID: 39577132
- Predicting chronic postsurgical pain: current evidence and a novel program to develop predictive biomarker signatures. Predicting chronic postsurgical pain: current evidence and a novel program to develop predictive biomarker signatures. Pain. 2023 09 01; 164(9):1912-1926. PMID: 37326643
- The University of Chicago Quality & Safety: Poster Winner
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Female
NPI number
1568628865
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What practice does Dr. Tessa Balach work with?
Dr. Tessa Balach works with UChicago Medicine - Orthopedics.
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Dr. Tessa Balach has 2 office locations, including in Chicago and Orland Park, view full addresses on Dr. Balach's profile.
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Dr. Tessa Balach is certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
What languages does Dr. Tessa Balach speak?
Dr. Tessa Balach speaks English.