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Dr. William Balcom, MD

Dr. William Balcom, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. William Balcom, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Worcester, MA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Penn State University College of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities Saint Vincent Hospital and Baystate Franklin Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (20 reviews)

Practice

123 Summer St Worcester, MA 01608

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Dr. Balcom's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Balcom

3.1

20 ratings, 13 with a written review
5 Star
45%
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4 Star
5%
5%
3 Star
5%
5%
2 Star
10%
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1 Star
35%
35%

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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Aug 05, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 29, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Looking for a malpractice lawyer – Feb 27, 2023
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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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Rushed visit – May 11, 2022
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 12, 2021
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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
9 people found this helpful
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Sep 04, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
12 people found this helpful
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Jul 22, 2020
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
Helpful
Marilyn – Feb 13, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
13 people found this helpful
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Stay anonymous – Aug 22, 2019
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
Helpful
Deb Wood in Milford, MA – Feb 14, 2019
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • 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
10 people found this helpful
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Stafford Springs, CT – Oct 23, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
5 people found this helpful
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Worcester, MA – Jul 28, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
7 people found this helpful
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Valorie in Ashburnham, MA – Dec 04, 2016
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About Me

biography

When he was in his last year of medical school and deciding on a specialty, Dr. William Balcom knew he wanted to be a surgeon. "What really interested me was the ability to have a big impact a patient's life. For that reason, I was most interested...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Umass Memorial Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital
  • University Ma Mem Hlthcare University Campus

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Massachusetts Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1989
  • Penn State University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Saint Vincent Hospital123 Summer St Worcester, MA 01608
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Office28 Newton St Ste 3 Southborough, MA 01772
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Office123 Summer St Ste 320 Worcester, MA 01608
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Baystate Franklin Medical Center

    164 High St
    Greenfield, MA 01301
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 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

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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  • Saint Vincent Hospital

    123 Summer St
    Worcester, MA 01608
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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