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Dr. John Balbas, MD
Orthopedic Surgery* Age 50
Dr. John Balbas, MD
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Dr. John Balbas, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Tulsa, OK.
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Dr. John Balbas, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 50
Tulsa, OK
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. John Balbas, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Tulsa, OK.

About

Dr. Balbas graduated from University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in 2002 and completed a residency at University of Tennessee College of Medicine. Dr. John Balbas, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Tulsa, OK and has 24 years experience. Dr. Balbas currently practices at Practice and is affiliated with Saint Francis Hospital and Ascension St. John Medical Center. Dr. Balbas has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Chondromalacia, Hip Impingement, Snapping Hip, Patellar Tendonitis, Internal Derangement of Knee, Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis, Knee Tendinitis, Bursitis, Hip Tendinitis, Glenoid Labrum Tear, Patellar Disorders, Knee Ligament Tears, Meniscus Tear, Shoulder Impingement Syndrome, Bursitis of Hip, Hip Osteophyte, Osteoarthritis of Shoulder, Hip Sprain, Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder, Rotator Cuff Tendinosis, Rotator Cuff Tear, Patellar Chondromalacia, Miner's Knee and Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Balbas's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Balbas also speaks Spanish. Dr. Balbas is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Chondromalacia
Hip Impingement
Joint Pain
Chondromalacia
Hip Impingement
Joint Pain
Chondromalacia
Hip Impingement
Snapping Hip
Patellar Tendonitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Knee Tendinitis
Bursitis
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Hip Tendinitis
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Meniscectomy
Patellar Disorders
Knee Ligament Tears
Meniscus Tear
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Knee Arthroscopy
Bursitis of Hip
Hip Osteophyte
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Hip Sprain
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Patellar Chondromalacia
Miner's Knee
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Hip Arthroscopy
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Bursitis
Knee Sprain
Osteoarthritis
Steroid Injection
Total Shoulder Replacement
Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Somatic Nerve Block
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Peripheral Nerve Block
Hip Labral Repair
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Meniscus Surgery
Low Back Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Knee Fracture
Patellar Dislocation
Broken Arm
Spondylitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Shoulder Dislocation
Cervical Radiculopathy
Knee Dislocation
Avascular Necrosis
Radiculopathy
Degenerative Disc Disease
Achilles Tendinitis
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
ACL Surgery
Shoulder Fracture
Humerus Fracture
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Knee Replacement
Sciatica
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Tenosynovitis
Herniated Disc
Tibial Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Plantar Fasciitis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Limb Pain
Difficulty With Walking
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Ankle Fracture
Lateral Epicondylitis
Femur Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Spine Deformities
Fibular Fracture
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Clavicle Fracture
Wound Repair
Hip Dysplasia
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Fracture
AC Joint Injury
Sacrum Disorders
Coccygeal Pain
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Neck
Bunion
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Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Osteophyte
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femoral Stress Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Infection
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Hip Pointer
Knee Osteophyte
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lupus
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Medial Epicondylitis
Morton's Neuroma
Myelopathy
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Fracture
Pellegrini-Stieda Syndrome
Pelvic Fracture
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacral Fracture
Scapular Fracture
Scoliosis
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Osteophyte
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Biceps Tendon Repair
Bunion Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Dislocation Open Reduction
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Replacement Revision
Elbow Tenotomy
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Dislocation
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement Revision
Lateral Retinaculum Patella Release
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Surgery
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement Revision

Insurance Accepted

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  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • United Healthcare
  • CoreSource
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Commercial Insurance Company
  • Aetna
  • Medicaid
  • Humana
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • State Farm
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Coventry Health Care of Oklahoma
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Community Care Network
  • Meritain Health
  • Tricare
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • MedHealthInsurance
  • Assurant Health
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Cigna

Locations

  1. 1 Tulsa Bone & Joint Associates PC
    4802 S 109th East Ave, Tulsa, OK 74146
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (918) 392-1400
  2. 2 Hughston Clinic P.C.
    6262 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus, GA 31909
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 324-6661
  3. 3 Union Pines Surgery Center LLC
    4808 S 109th East Ave, Tulsa, OK 74146
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (918) 392-1400
  4. 4 Saint Francis Heart Hospital
    6161 S Yale Ave, Tulsa, OK 74136
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (918) 392-1513

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Jan 26, 2026
Dr Balbas was always professional and cordial. He explained each step completely and answered all questions I had. The results were very good and I would highly recommend Dr Balbas in the future.
— Jan 26, 2026
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Balbas, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Balbas's profile.

Dr. Balbas frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain, Chondromalacia, Hip Impingement, Snapping Hip, Patellar Tendonitis, Internal Derangement of Knee, Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis, Knee Tendinitis, Bursitis, Hip Tendinitis, Glenoid Labrum Tear, Patellar Disorders, Knee Ligament Tears, Meniscus Tear, Shoulder Impingement Syndrome, Bursitis of Hip, Hip Osteophyte, Osteoarthritis of Shoulder, Hip Sprain, Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder, Rotator Cuff Tendinosis, Rotator Cuff Tear, Patellar Chondromalacia, Miner's Knee and Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. John Balbas, MD is affiliated with Saint Francis Hospital and Ascension St. John Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. John Balbas, MD holds board certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery.

Education
Medical Education
  • University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
    2002
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Residency Hospital
  • University of Tennessee College of Medicine
    2007
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Hughston Clinic
    2008
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Francis Hospital

    6161 S Yale Ave, Tulsa, OK

  • Ascension St. John Medical Center

    1923 S Utica Ave, Tulsa, OK

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