Overview
Ajay K. Balaram, MD, is an independent orthopedic surgeon at Ascension Illinois in Arlington Heights, Illinois, near Chicago. He provides personalized care for diseases and disorders of soft tissues, bones, and joint conditions. Dr. Balaram starts by listening to understand you and your health concerns. Then, he works with you to create a personalized care plan for your needs.
Dr. Balaram is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trigger Thumb, Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, and Dupuytren Contracture.
Dr. Balaram is board certified in The American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery and The American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Surgery Of The Hand. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Balaram is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
515 W Algonquin Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ajay K. Balaram
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ajay K. Balaram?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ajay K. Balaram by calling their office at 847-956-0099. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ajay K. Balaram a top-rated expert for Trigger Thumb?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ajay K. Balaram is classified as an Advanced expert for Trigger Thumb, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Ajay K. Balaram specialize in?
While Dr. Ajay K. Balaram is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Trigger Thumb, Ganglion Cyst, and Rhizarthrosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Ajay K. Balaram participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ajay K. Balaram has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Trigger Thumb. You can view a list of Dr. Ajay K. Balaram's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ajay K. Balaram accept my insurance?
Dr. Ajay K. Balaram accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 847-956-0099 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Advanced
- Ganglion CystDr. Balaram isAdvanced. Learn about Ganglion Cyst.
- RhizarthrosisDr. Balaram isAdvanced. Learn about Rhizarthrosis.
- Trigger ThumbDr. Balaram isAdvanced. Learn about Trigger Thumb.
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- BursitisDr. Balaram isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Calcium Pyrophosphate ArthritisDr. Balaram isExperienced. Learn about Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Balaram isExperienced. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Dupuytren ContractureDr. Balaram isExperienced. Learn about Dupuytren Contracture.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Balaram isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Radial Nerve DysfunctionDr. Balaram isExperienced. Learn about Radial Nerve Dysfunction.