Overview
Dr. Bales is an orthopedic surgeon who graduated from Notre Dame, IUPUI and the IU School of Medicine. He did his orthopedic surgery residency training in Royal Oaks, Michigan and a fellowship at Stanford University. He sees patients in the Specialty Suites in the St. Vincent Clay Medical Office Building. He has a special interest in sports medicine and shoulder injuries.
His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis.
Dr. Bales is board certified in The American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Bales is currently accepting new patients.
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- HMO
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- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
7950 Ortho Ln, Brownsburg, IN 46112
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Chris P. Bales
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Chris P. Bales?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Chris P. Bales by calling their office at 317-268-3601. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Chris P. Bales a top-rated expert for Osteoarthritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Chris P. Bales is classified as an Experienced expert for Osteoarthritis, 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. Chris P. Bales specialize in?
While Dr. Chris P. Bales is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, and Bursitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Chris P. Bales accept my insurance?
Dr. Chris P. Bales accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 317-268-3601 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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- BursitisDr. Bales isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Bales isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- TendinitisDr. Bales isExperienced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- TenosynovitisDr. Bales isExperienced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.