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Dr. Nicholas Ballay, MD

Dr. Nicholas Ballay, MD

General Surgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Nicholas Ballay, MD is a general surgeon in Sweetwater, TN and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY / ALEXANDRIA CAMPUS in 2007. He is affiliated with medical facilities Starr Regional Medical Center Athens and Sweetwater Hospital Association. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

304 Church St Sweetwater, TN 37874

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Ballay is affiliated with Starr Regional Medical Center Athens Athens, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Ballay specializes in the area of General Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Ballay's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ballay

4.4
13 ratings, 11 with a written review
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1 star
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He has a great bedside manner and explained everything in detail and language I could understand! I did not feel rushed and he was one of the nicest doctors I've ever been to!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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May 14, 2023
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Surgery patient
Great Dr. Great exprrience
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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Helen Land – Apr 04, 2023
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I appreciate Dr. Ballay’s previous care and expertise in performing my Colonoscopy and an Endoscopy. He spoke to me in layman's terms, was very thorough and he made me feel at ease. His staff is also very great to work with. Dr. Ballay even took the time to treat a spider bite that was infected . What an extremely competent, caring doctor!
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Sep 29, 2021
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He took great care of my husband When my husband needed surgery. He explained everything and answered all our questions. He is by far one of the best doctors around. I highly recommend him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Shannon Christian – Sep 10, 2020
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This is one of the best surgeons in McMinn County.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Paul Brock – Mar 20, 2020
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He took great care of my mother
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
3 others found this helpful
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Denise Ward Roberts – Dec 20, 2019
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He was a very informative doctor. Very nice and kept check every day with me while in the hospital.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Jul 11, 2019
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Dr Ballay is a great addition to our community. His skills are awesome as well as his bedside manner
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Laurie Newton in Athens , TN – Jun 07, 2019
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Very good Dr. with excellent bedside manner. Explained everything in detail in an easily understood manner. Would definitely go back to him if needed.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Mar 08, 2019
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Had a bad fall which left me with a big open wound. He was wonderful. Took his time and explained what he was going to do and how long I was looking at to heal.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Nov 13, 2018
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Very thorough doctor liked by all staff great bedside manner very understanding. He’s the reason I had my surgery at Starr regional.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Athens , TN – Oct 18, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Nicholas Ballay, MD is a general surgeon in Sweetwater, TN and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY / ALEXANDRIA CAMPUS in 2007. He is affiliated with medical facilities Starr Regional...read more
  • General Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Louisiana State University / Alexandria Campus

    Medical School, 2007
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
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Locations

Practice

Wendy St. Robbins Pediatric PLLC304 Church St Sweetwater, TN 37874
1

Practice

Tennessee Valley Anesthesia PLLC105 N Meadows Dr Athens, TN 37303
2

Practice

McMinn Ortopaedic Clinic PC719 Cook Dr Ste 110 Athens, TN 37303
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Starr Regional Medical Center Athens

    1114 W Madison Ave
    Athens, TN 37303
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    85%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
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  • Sweetwater Hospital Association

    304 Church St
    Sweetwater, TN 37874

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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