Dr. Rachel Balloch attained her Medical degree from Des Moines University. She then went on to complete a three-year, trauma-based foot and ankle surgical residency at University Hospital-UMDNJ, a lev… Read more ›
Dr. Balloch is by far the best foot and ankle specialists around. I had been to 3 different doctors (2 podiatrists and an orthopedic) and had no success after having surgery on my foot. After Dr. Balloch correctly diagnosed my condition, she re-did the appropriate procedure, and I am now walking and running again pain fre…
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado State University | Bachelors Degree | Sports Medicine | 2000 |
| Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery | Doctorate | Doctor of Podiatric Medicine | 2005 |
| Institution | Focus | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Residency - University Hospital—UMDNJ | Trauma-based Podiatric Surgical Residency | 2009 |
| Certification | Cert. Body | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Podiatrist | The American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery | Not Specified |
| Position | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Physician/Foot & Ankle Surgeon | Trinity Health of New England Physician Network Organization | 2014 - 2019 |
| Role | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Fellow | American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons | Present |
| Distinction | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Top Foot & Ankle Suregon | Top Doctor | 2016-19 |
| Patient Experience Excellence Award | Saint Francis Medical Group | 2016-18 |
| 1st place in the Poster Abstract | American Podiatric Medical Association | 2017 |

Dr. Balloch specializes in the treatment of the pathology in the Foot and Ankle including: Trauma, Pediatrics, Congenital Deformities, Diabetic Limb Salvage and Sports Injuries.
Years In Practice: 17 (started in 2008)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Dr. Balloch specializes in treating the following types of patients:
Medical Philosophy: Functional Medicine
Advanced Foot and Ankle Specialists LLC - 100 Simsbury Road Suite #209
“By far the best!”
Dr. Balloch is by far the best foot and ankle specialists around. I had been to 3 different doctors (2 podiatrists and an orthopedic) and had no success after having surgery on my foot. After Dr. Balloch correctly diagnosed my condition, she re-did the appropriate procedure, and I am now walking and running again pain free. Dr. Balloch changed my life.
More info: Most Major Insurances Accepted.
Offers Financing/Payment Plans?: Unknown
Bills on a Sliding Scale?: Unknown
Comment - “ By far the best! ”
Dr. Balloch is by far the best foot and ankle specialists around. I had been to 3 different doctors (2 podiatrists and an orthopedic) and had no success after having surgery on my foot. After Dr. Balloch correctly diagnosed my condition, she re-did the appropriate procedure, and I am now walking and running again pain free. Dr. Balloch changed my life.