Additionally, Dr. Balach specializes in joint replacement surgery, with particular expertise in hip and knee replacement.
Also an active researcher, she currently leads and contributes to clinical studies designed to advance the comprehensive treatment and management of bone diseases and injuries. Dr. Balach serves as a mentor and instructor to medical students, residents and fellows. She has also authored several articles in peer-reviewed journals and medical publications, in addition to delivering presentations at numerous professional meetings.
Specialties
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
- Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Hand and Wrist Surgery
- Hip and Joint Surgery
- Knee Surgery
- Spine Surgery
- Pediatric Hand and Wrist Surgery
- Pediatric Hip and Joint Surgery
- Pediatric Knee Surgery
- Pediatric Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
- Pediatric Spine Surgery
- Pediatric Foot and Ankle Surgery
Areas of Expertise
- Metastatic Bone & Soft Tissue Tumors
- Soft Tissue Tumors
- Knee Replacement
- Pediatric Bone & Soft Tissue Sarcomas
- Benign Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors
- Bone & Soft Tissue Cancers
- Bone Tumors
- Hip Replacement
- Bone & Soft Tissue Sarcomas
- Bone Cancer
- Pediatric Orthopaedic Oncology
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery
Memberships & Medical Societies
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Musculoskeletal Tumor Society
- Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society
- American Orthopaedic Association Emerging Leaders Program
Practicing Since
- 2011
Languages Spoken
- English
Medical Education
- New York Medical College
Residency
- University of Chicago Medicine
Fellowship
- University of Chicago Medicine
News & Research
View Published Papers- Aetna HMO (specialists only)
- Aetna POS
- Aetna PPO
- BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only)
- BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only)
- BCBS PPO
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna POS
- Cigna PPO
- CountyCare *see insurance page
- Aetna Better Health *see insurance page
- Medicare
- Multiplan PPO
- PHCS PPO
- United Choice Plus POS/PPO
- United Options (PPO)
- United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only)
- United W500 Emergent Wrap
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Choice PFFS
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Plus HMO
- United Choice HMO (specialists only)
- University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)
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