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Dr. Ajay Balaram

Sports Medicine, Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery

United States

18 years of experience

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Area of expertise

Specialty

Sports Medicine, Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery

Diseases

Sports Injuries, Back Pain, Arthritis, Traumatic Injury, Infections, Muscle Injuries, Nerve Injuries, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Finger, Dupuytren's Contracture, Osteoarthritis, Coxarthrosis, Primary Osteoarthritis, Secondary Osteoarthritis, Metacarpal Fractures, Radial Styloid Tenosynovitis, Strain of Muscles and Tendons, Phalanx Fracture, Calcific Tendinitis, Sprain of Metacarpophalangeal Joint, Bursitis, Nondisplaced Spiral Fracture, Finger Deformities, Joint Pain, Humerus Fracture, Wrist Fracture, Knee Pain, Wrist Pain

Procedures Performed

Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery

Shoulder and Elbow Surgery

Carpal Tunnel Release

Trigger Finger Release

Dupuytren's Contracture Release Surgery

Arthritis Surgery

Tendon Repair

Nerve Repair

Skin Graft

Skin Flap

Replantation

Rotator Cuff Repair

Labral Repair

Shoulder Arthroscopy

Fracture Repair

Experience

Orthopedic Hand, Wrist, Elbow and Shoulder Surgeon, a Hand To Shoulder Associates

Arlington Heights, IL, United States. From 2013

Fellow, Shoulder and Elbow, a Melbourne Orthopaedic Group

Melbourne, Australia. 2012 - 2013

Fellow, Hand and Upper Extremity, a New York University-Hospital For Joint Disease

New York, NY, United States. 2011 - 2012

Resident, Orthopedics, a Loyola-Chicago University Medical Center

Chicago, IL, United States. 2006 - 2011

Education

MD: Creighton University School of Medicine

2006

Biography

Dr. Ajay Balaram is an accomplished orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder surgery. With a remarkable work history and extensive education, he has established himself as a trusted medical professional in the field. Dr. Balaram obtained his Medical Doctor degree from Creighton University School of Medicine in 2006. Following this, he completed an Orthopedic Residency at Loyola-Chicago University Medical Center in Chicago. Afterward, Dr. Balaram pursued a Hand and Uppe...r Extremity Fellowship at New York University Hospital For Joint Disease in New York. Continuing his pursuit of excellence, he completed a Shoulder and Elbow Traveling Fellowship at Melbourne Orthopaedic Group in Melbourne, Australia. Since 2013, Dr. Balaram has been an Orthopedic Hand, Wrist, Elbow, and Shoulder Surgeon at Hand To Shoulder Associates in Arlington Heights, IL. He handles clinical and administrative tasks, including patient consultations, surgeries, and medico-legal reviews. Dr. Balaram's clinical volume is remarkable, with over 40 patients seen per day and up to 8 procedures performed on operative days. His areas of expertise encompass microsurgery, peripheral nerve repair, trauma, and shoulder arthroscopy. His contributions to the medical community extend beyond his clinical practice. Dr. Balaram has authored over 5 publications in peer-reviewed journals and presented his research at national and international conferences. Active involvement in professional organizations is another aspect of Dr. Balaram's career. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH).

Affiliations

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

American Society for Surgery of the Hand

Publications

Dr. Ajay Balaram has more than 5 publications

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