Dr. Steven G Ballinger MD
Orthopedist
400 Hickory St Nw Suite 200 Albany OR, 97321About
Prior to joining Samaritan Mid-Valley Orthopedics in Albany and Samaritan Orthopedics in Lebanon, Dr. Ballinger held private solo practices in Arcata, Calif., and Nacogdoches, Texas. He provides gener ...
Education and Training
Univ Of Ca- Irvine- Ca Coll Of Med- Irvine Ca 1989
University of California 1989
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Pain
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