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Dr. Rishi Balkissoon, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.9 (27)
Map Pin Small Rochester, NY
Accepting new patients
15 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Rishi Balkissoon, MD

Dr. Rishi Balkissoon, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Rochester, NY. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 15 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Howard University College of Medicine and is affiliated with Strong Memorial Hospital. Dr. Balkissoon, completed a residency at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Balkissoon an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Balkissoon works at Practice in Rochester, NY with other offices in Victor, NY and Penfield, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain, Osteoarthritis of Hip and Knee Osteophyte along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York 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. Balkissoon's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Strong Memorial Hospital PSYCH
    601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (585) 341-9640
  2. 2
    Ur Medicine Labs-Highland Hospital
    1000 South Ave, Rochester, NY 14620 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (585) 341-6861
  3. 3
    University Orthopaedic Associates of Rochester
    7670 Omnitech Pl, Victor, NY 14564 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (585) 275-5321
  4. 4
    Hear for You
    2064 FAIRPORT NINE MILE POINT RD, Penfield, NY 14526 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (585) 275-5321
    Monday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Thursday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Friday
    07:30 - 16:30

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  • Strong Memorial Hospital

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Treatment frequency



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Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Knee Osteophyte
Femur Fracture
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Hip Fracture
Hip Osteophyte
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Arthrocentesis
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee Replacement
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture
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Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Meniscus Tear
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Ottos Pelvis
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
TMJ
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Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Excision of Femur or Knee
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hip Dislocation
Hip Impingement Procedure
Hip Reconstruction Surgery
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York
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    4.9
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 15 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1285868604
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Rush University
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Howard University College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Rishi Balkissoon, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Balkissoon is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Balkissoon has seen patients for Joint Pain, Osteoarthritis of Hip and Knee Osteophyte, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Balkissoon on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    27 patients have reviewed Dr. Balkissoon. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Balkissoon.

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