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Dr. John Ballard, MD

Dr. John Ballard, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. John Ballard, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Salem, OR and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Baylor University in 1989. He is affiliated with Salem Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

2.5 Star Rating
Based on 30 reviews 2.5 Star Rating (30 reviews)

Practice

1600 State St Salem, OR 97301

Make an Appointment

(503) 540-6300

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Dr. Ballard is affiliated with Salem Hospital Salem, a highly rated hospital.

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Dr. Ballard's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ballard

2.5
30 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
30%
30%
4 star
7%
7%
3 star
3%
3%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
60%
60%

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DR, BALLARD SAFETY WARNING
He hurt me badly during my IME exam. He did a full locked and loaded compression test on my compression injury without doing any progressions up to it. This was because he did not have the time to do the test properly. Rush is his game for the easy money. DO NOT LET THIS PERSON TOUCH YOU!!!
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Oct 07, 2024
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He spends very little time with you at all.I have the same exact pain as before and a bunch of new payments.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Rick Grass in Turner, OR – Jun 08, 2017
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Dr. Ballard was very thorough in explaining everything, he listens to you and has a good sense of humor which makes it easier! I would recommend him to anyone.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Salem – Apr 07, 2017
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I've seen Dr. Ballard twice now (once for each knee). The first time was the result of a fall. I had an MRI, which was followed by several months of physical therapy. The second time was for another injury. This time, Dr. Ballard tried a cortisone injection first instead of going directly to the MRI and I'm glad he did. My knee felt better immediately! I did feel a bit rushed and would have liked to ask more questions about how to treat my aging joints but I would recommend Dr. Ballard.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Salem, OR – Mar 03, 2017
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I am a nurse and I've worked with a lot of great doctors. This gentleman never saw me after surgery and so I discharged without talking to him. I never saw him after surgery and he never ordered me physical therapy. It took the Tommy, PA almost an hour to find my post-op imaging to know what exactly the doctor did. He never called and to this day I don't believe he fixed my knee. It's worse then it was before. I am currently looking for another orthopedic surgeon to take a look at it.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
8 others found this helpful
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Victor in Salem, OR – Nov 16, 2016
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If I could give a negative number I would. This dr injured me during examine. Interrupted me after asking me questions about my accident and lied on his paper work. This dr is not trustworthy, unintelligent, and bias to the workers comp insurer SAIF. I would NEVER recommend this dr to anyone, not even my worst enemy.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
22 others found this helpful
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Annonymous in Salem, oregon – Apr 12, 2016
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Dr. John Ballard, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Salem, OR and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Baylor University in 1989. He is affiliated with Salem Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Brigham Young University

    Undergraduate School

  • Baylor University

    Medical School, 1989

  • University Of California Irvine Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Unavail1600 State St Salem, OR 97301
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Salem Hospital

    890 Oak St SE
    Salem, OR 97301
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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