Dr Karl R Balch - Appointment Process [Updated 2025]

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About Dr Karl R Balch

SPECIALTY / SUBSPECIALTIES: Orthopedics / General Orthopedic Surgery
SUBSPECIALTIES : General Orthopedic Surgery, Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery
AFFILIATED HOSPITALS : UCLA Medical Center + 4
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE : 11 – 20
GENDER : Male

LANGUAGE : English

Professional Statement

Dr Karl R Balch is an orthopedist in Bakersfield, California, and is linked with a number of regional institutions, including Bakersfield Memorial Hospital and Bakersfield Heart Hospital. He earned his medical degree from the University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine and has been practicing medicine for 11 to 20 years.

Education & Professional Experience

Medical School & Residency

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics, 2016-2017
Ohio State University Hospital
, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2010-2016
University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine
Psychology
BA, Psychology, 2001-2005

Licensure & Certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery
OH State Medical License
Active through 2016
VA State Medical License
Active through 2018
CA State Medical License
Active through 2024

Honors, Recognitions & Awards

Fentress Research Fellowship – Funding Award, 2010
Graduation with Honors, 2005
Joseph Kirsner Research Award: Best Overall Project, 2007
Mallory Coleman Research Award – Best Presentation, 2014