Dr. Christopher R Balint D.O.
Orthopedist
53880 Carmichael Dr South Bend IN, 46635About
Dr. Christopher Balint is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in South Bend, IN. Dr. Balint specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Balint tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine 1996
Provider Details
Treatments
- Arthroscopic Surgery, Joint Replacement (arthroplasty), Pain And More
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Frozen Shoulder
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Rotator Cuff Tear
Professional Memberships
- Member American Osteopathic Association, DO
- Member Associate Osteopathic of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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