John R Balk, DO

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Review by Anonymous on October 21, 2025 -

Mercy Health - Lorain Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - 3600 Kolbe Rd Suite 106

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Comment - “ 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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“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

Anonymous 10/21/2025

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Review by Anonymous on July 25, 2025 -

Mercy Health - Lorain Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - 3600 Kolbe Rd Suite 106

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Comment - “ 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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“He is always nice and shows he's...”

He is always nice and shows he's interested in patient's health

Anonymous 07/25/2025

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Review by Anonymous on June 26, 2025 -

Mercy Health - Lorain Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - 3600 Kolbe Rd Suite 106

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Comment - “ I was well informed and treated ... ”

I was well informed and treated great.

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“I was well informed and treated ...”

I was well informed and treated great.

Anonymous 06/26/2025

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Review by Anonymous on September 01, 2025 -

Mercy Health - Lorain Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - 3600 Kolbe Rd Suite 106

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Comment - “ 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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“Doctor very concerned that I hav...”

Doctor very concerned that I have a total picture of choices and reasons for those choices.

Anonymous 09/01/2025

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Review by Anonymous on July 14, 2025 -

Mercy Health - Lorain Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - 3600 Kolbe Rd Suite 106

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Comment - “ Good doctor!!... ”

Good doctor!!

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“Good doctor!!...”

Good doctor!!

Anonymous 07/14/2025

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Joshua Muetzel, MD - Family Medicine Physician

Thomas Emmer, MD - Orthopaedic Surgeon

William Hardy, MD - Orthopaedic Surgeon

Daniel Basinski, PA-C - Orthopaedic Surgeon, Physician Assistant

Rachelle Metz, MD - Orthopaedic Surgeon

Nathan Schuerger, PA-C - Orthopaedic Surgeon, Physician Assistant

Nathan Rech, DO - Orthopaedic Surgeon

Joseph George, MD - Orthopaedic Surgeon

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