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Dr. George Balfour, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
2.6 (30)
Map Pin Small Sherman Oaks, CA
Accepting new patients

Overview of Dr. George Balfour, MD

Dr. George Balfour, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgery Specialist in Sherman Oaks, CA. They graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin and is affiliated with Valley Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Balfour, completed a residency at Martin Luther King. Patients rated Dr. Balfour an average 2.6 star rating.

Dr. Balfour works at Practice in Sherman Oaks, CA with other offices in Lancaster, CA, Camarillo, CA and Van Nuys, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Elbow Sprain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Balfour's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Valley Spine Center Aka the Spine Institute At Miracle Mile
    4849 Van Nuys Blvd Ste 217, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (818) 902-2800
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
  2. 2
    Mohamed Z. Lameer M.d.
    43807 10th St W Ste C, Lancaster, CA 93534 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (661) 948-0385
  3. 3
    Office
    2486 N Ponderosa Dr Ste 114, Camarillo, CA 93010 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 383-0271
  4. 4
    Valley Presbyterian Hospital
    15107 Vanowen St, Van Nuys, CA 91405 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (818) 782-6600

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  • Valley Presbyterian Hospital

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Elbow Sprain
Wrist Fracture
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Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Elbow Sprain
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Broken Arm
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Trigger Finger
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Bedsores
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Bursitis
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Chronic Neck Pain
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gout
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Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Pseudoarthrosis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rotator Cuff Tear
Scapular Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spondylosis
Systemic Sclerosis
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Diagnostic Ultrasound
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Excision of Skin Lesion
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hand Surgery
Joint Drainage
Neuroplasty
Peripheral Nerve Block
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Steroid Injection
Trigger Finger Release
Wrist Fusion
Wrist Replacement
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    2.6
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    Based on 30 ratings
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    4 Star
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    (18)
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    About Dr. George Balfour, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

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    Specialties*
    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1053314716
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Orthopedic Hospital
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Martin Luther King
    Residency
    Internship
    • Lac USC
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Medical College of Wisconsin
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. George Balfour, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Balfour is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Balfour has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Balfour has seen patients for Elbow Sprain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Balfour on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    30 patients have reviewed Dr. Balfour. The overall rating for this provider is 2.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Balfour.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Balfour, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Balfour appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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