John R Balk, DO | Orthopedic Surgery | Mercy Health - Lorain Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Mercy Health Provider

John R Balk, DO

Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery

Accepting New Patients

Meet John

My approach to medicine and patient care emphasizes physician-patient relationships; prioritizes prevention and wellness; and considers a patient’s environment, beliefs, and values in their diagnosis, treatment, and care. Ultimately, I treat my patients as though I am treating a family member.

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Insurances Accepted

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  • Aetna Better Health OH
  • Aetna Commercial & Aetna Medicare OH
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage ACO OH
  • AmeriHealth Caritas Medicaid OH
  • Anthem KY & OH
  • Buckeye Health Plan OH
  • CareSource OH
  • Cigna Healthspring Medicare Advantage OH
  • Cigna OH
  • CIN-MHS NON-MSSP
  • CommuniCare Medicare Advantage OH
  • Devoted Health Medicare Advantage OH
  • DOL KY & OH
  • Frontpath Health Coalition OH
  • Health Design Plus OH
  • HealthSmart OH
  • Humana OH
  • Medicaid OH
  • Medical Mutual of Ohio
  • Medicare OH
  • Medicare Railroad KY & OH
  • Molina Medicare & Medicaid OH
  • Multiplan OH
  • Ohio BWC
  • Ohio Health Choice
  • Paramount Elite Medicare Advantage OH
  • Paramount Elite OH
  • Payer Provider
  • Perennial Medicare Advantage OH
  • Quality Care Partners PPO OH
  • SummaCare OH
  • The Health Plan OH
  • TRICARE Prime-Humana Military KY & OH
  • United Healthcare OH
  • Valor Health Plan OH
  • Wellcare Meridian MI

Ratings & Reviews

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Overall Score

4.7 out of 5 140 ratings, 15 reviews

Patient Reviews

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March 2024
Very good
February 2024
This was my first appt with Dr. Balk. I appreciate the fact that he was so concerned with my problem. I would highly recommend him to friends & family!
February 2024
Dr Balk got on his knees to perform my injections because I was in too much pain to get on table. He is Amazing!! Never felt a thing.
January 2024
Dr Balk listens to my questions and fully discusses options for treatment. I would recommend him to anyone who needs his care
January 2024
Felt Dr listened to my concerns
January 2024
Dr Balk is the absolute best. He makes you feel so comfortable and he pays attention to what you say, and makes you feel like you are valued as a patient.