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Dr. Chris Bales, MD
Overview of Dr. Chris Bales, MD
Dr. Chris Bales, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Brownsburg, IN. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 22 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Hendricks Regional Health, Putnam County Hospital and Union Hospital Clinton. Patients rated Dr. Bales an average 5.0 star rating.
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Dr. Bales' Office Locations
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Orthoindy - West7950 Ortho Ln, Brownsburg, IN 46112 Directions (317) 275-6191
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Northwest Surgery Center LLC8450 Northwest Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46278 Directions (317) 917-4389
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Orthoindy - Greencastle1003 MILL POND DR, Greencastle, IN 46135 Directions (765) 653-8494
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Orthoindy-fishers10995 Allisonville Rd Ste 102, Fishers, IN 46038 Directions (317) 802-2000
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Admitting Hospitals
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Admitting Hospitals
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- Hendricks Regional Health
- Putnam County Hospital
- Union Hospital Clinton
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Autoimmune Diseases
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Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
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Patellar Chondromalacia
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Pelvic Fracture
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Runner's Knee
Scapular Fracture
Shoulder Disorders
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Disorders
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Sports Injuries
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tenosynovitis
Throwing Injuries
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
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Tibial Fracture
Work-Related Injuries
Wrist Fracture
ACL Surgery
Ankle Arthroscopy
Arthrocentesis
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Fracture Care
Knee Surgery
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Minimally Invasive Rotator Cuff Repair
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Baker’s Cyst
Joint Pain
Meniscus Tear
Baker’s Cyst
Joint Pain
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Miner's Knee
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Achilles Tendinitis
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
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Arthritis of the Elbow
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Autoimmune Diseases
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Back Pain
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Bone Cancer
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Difficulty With Walking
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Elbow Bursitis
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Elbow Sprain
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Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
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Femur Fracture
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Foot Sprain
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
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Ganglion Cyst
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Gout
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Hand Conditions
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Humerus Fracture
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Intervertebral Disc Disease
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Knee Disorders
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Knee Fracture
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Knee Ligament Injuries
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Knee Tendinitis
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Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
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Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
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Lateral Epicondylitis
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Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
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Multiple Joint Dislocations - Metaphyseal Dysplasia
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Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
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Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
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Osgood Schlatter Disease
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Osteoarthritis of Foot
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Osteoarthritis of Spine
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Osteochondritis Dissecans
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Patellar Dislocation
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Patellar Tendonitis
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Pelvic Fracture
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Plantar Fasciitis
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Pseudoarthrosis
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Radiculopathy
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Rotator Cuff Injuries
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Runner's Knee
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Scapular Fracture
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Shoulder Disorders
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Shoulder Fracture
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Shoulder Instability
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
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Spinal Stenosis
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Spine Disorders
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Spondylitis
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Sports Injuries
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Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
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Tenosynovitis
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Throwing Injuries
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Tibia and Fibula Fractures
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Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
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Tibial Fracture
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Work-Related Injuries
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Ankle Arthroscopy
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Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
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Carpal Tunnel Release
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Excision of Tibia or Fibula
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Fracture Care
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Knee Surgery
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Meniscus Surgery
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Minimally Invasive Rotator Cuff Repair
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Musculoskeletal Function Test
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Neuroplasty
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Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
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Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
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About Dr. Chris Bales, MD
Specialties*
- Orthopedic Surgery
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Years of Experience
- 22 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
- English
Languages Spoken
NPI Number
- 1619012200
NPI Number
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Education & Certifications
Fellowship
- Stanford University
Fellowship
Internship
- William Beaumont
Internship
Medical Education
- Indiana University School of Medicine
Medical Education
Undergraduate School
- Notre Dame
Undergraduate School
Board Certifications
- Orthopedic Surgery
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