John R Balk, DO
Orthopaedic Surgeon - General
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John R Balk, DO is a Orthopaedic Surgeon - General practicing in Lorain, OH
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Dr. Balk was extremely knowledgeable and very kind and caring!…
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EnglishMedical Specialties
- Orthopaedic Surgeon
Accepts New Patients: No
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Number of Reviews: 6
Most Recent Review: 01/03/2026
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Anonymous
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January 03, 2026
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Mercy Health - Lorain Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - 3600 Kolbe Rd Suite 106
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“Dr. Balk was extremely knowledge...”
Dr. Balk was extremely knowledgeable and very kind and caring!
Review by
Anonymous
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September 01, 2025
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Mercy Health - Lorain Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - 3600 Kolbe Rd Suite 106
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“Doctor very concerned that I hav...”
Doctor very concerned that I have a total picture of choices and reasons for those choices.
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Anonymous
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July 14, 2025
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Mercy Health - Lorain Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - 3600 Kolbe Rd Suite 106
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“Good doctor!!...”
Good doctor!!
Review by
Anonymous
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October 21, 2025
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Mercy Health - Lorain Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - 3600 Kolbe Rd Suite 106
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“Dr. Balk is an excellent physici...”
Dr. Balk is an excellent physician, he's attentive he's polite he's professional and he comes or calls like he truly is concerned about my health
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Anonymous
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July 25, 2025
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Mercy Health - Lorain Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - 3600 Kolbe Rd Suite 106
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“He is always nice and shows he's...”
He is always nice and shows he's interested in patient's health
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Anonymous
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June 26, 2025
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Mercy Health - Lorain Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - 3600 Kolbe Rd Suite 106
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“I was well informed and treated ...”
I was well informed and treated great.
Locations
Affiliated Practices
Mercy Health - Lorain Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
3600 Kolbe Rd Suite 106Lorain, OH 44053
Mercy Health — Lorain Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
3600 Kolbe Rd Suite 106Lorain, OH 44053
Practice Colleagues
Nathan Schuerger, PA-C - Orthopaedic Surgeon, Physician Assistant
William Hardy, MD - Orthopaedic Surgeon
Joseph George, MD - Orthopaedic Surgeon
Daniel Basinski, PA-C - Orthopaedic Surgeon, Physician Assistant
Rachelle Metz, MD - Orthopaedic Surgeon
Joshua Muetzel, MD - Family Medicine Physician
Nathan Rech, DO - Orthopaedic Surgeon
Thomas Emmer, MD - Orthopaedic Surgeon
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John R Balk, DO has not yet listed the medications that he commonly prescribes.
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Comment - “ Dr. Balk was extremely knowledge... ”
Dr. Balk was extremely knowledgeable and very kind and caring!