William Balcom's Online Review Report Card

I told him I fell a couple months prior and it felt like I tore something in my knee. After a quick scan of xrays (only). He said I have arthritis, so there is no point in fixing anything torn. I said what if fixing the tear would open up the joint and resolve the OA? He said my only option is cortisone shots, which help 50% of people. I said I heard cortisone leads to the degeneration of the joint. He said yes, but you might get reduced pain for 3 months. When I said I wasn't interested in that, he tried to end the visit and began heading for the door. I asked what about PT - he said no. Only option was knee replacement and call him when I'm ready for that. Based on his poor explanations, trying to leave and reluctance to answer questions, I would never trust someone like him to replace my knee joint.

Great surgeon, I did great! Having my other knee done too. Can't say enough about this doctor.

After being in pre op for 5 hrs and his last patient i got home at 8:45 pm. Ive been trying to find out what the procedure was about he kept calling it a chip. When questioned his response was the sane as the tear. Huh? i found out from another dr that i had a hole in the bone. This wasn't mentioned by dr Balcan only that there was a tear in the meniscus . I removed my own sutures after 11 days, because they were starting to get imbedded into the skin i mentioned this to him ,his answer was “good”. Really? I have sooo much pain it is unbearable at times especially at night. Its now August. Ive had pt.

Dr. Balcom is a a great Dr and surgeon. Hes very honest admitting to me that He doesn't want to do a Knee replacement until I absolutely can't take the pain anymore. Some surgeons would want to do the surgery and not wait because that's where they make their money. He cleaned up very painful knee for me last week and im sure when it heals it will be so much better. Then new knee coming on the other side. Im not so afraid of a knee replacement since I know he will be doing the operation. Shrewsbury Surgical Center is also Awesome!! Top notch!! doingreview on their website next.

Poor. Dr Balcom was not willing to engage in any discussion other than cortisone shots to the knee. Once I declined the shots, the appointment was over. Asked if there was any OTC cremes or pain meds to take, on his way out the door he said take whatever works.

I seen Dr. Balcom today July 21, 2020. Upon his entrance he was very nice. Once into the visit he tune changed rather quickly. I voiced my concerns about my knee and he began telling mw about all his pains, inculding his bad hip and that he was u abke to play golf anymore and had to have a person carrying his golf clubs. Hmmmm, if i only had that problem.... I asked questions and had concerns about returning to work with the knee pain i was experiencing due to a tear in my knee. He summed it up that if you can't do your job quit and go somewhere else and work. His coworker ie. John Leary PA told me if i don't like the care here go somewhere else. At least there all on the same page with their approach. The care here is appalling. I woukd have never came here but the best surgeoun for ortho was fully booked.

My surgery for total knee replacement went very well. Will go back to him for my other knee replacement. He has done thousand of knee and hip replacements. Very good doctor.

Saved my Moms life today! Very realistic with odds of her health, but pulled her through. We get to hang with her little longer, thanks to Dr. Balcom and the guy upstairs. Forever grateful. ??????

Dr. Balcom lacks people skills. We are more than an x-ray, we are people. He needs training in dealing with patients.

I recently had a consult with Dr. Balcom Regarding a problem with my knee. I found him to be very abrupt and tell that he did not care about my needs one bit I think he was having a bad day somethings I am wary about going back