Jeff Ballard, PA-C, MPAS
My specialties:
- Orthopedic surgery
Professional interests:
- Minimally-invasive joint replacement
- Hip replacement
- Knee replacement
I am a certified physician assistant specializing in orthopedic surgery. I have professional interests in hip, knee and minimally-invasive joint replacement.
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Hometown: Rochester, MN
Best part of my work: I get to witness patients who are very debilitated from joint problems be transformed with joint replacement.
How I spend my free time: Teaching my kids how to play as many sports as I can.
Favorite health tip: Joints need motion; stay active.
Practice philosophy: My job is to keep patients in motion.
Credentials
- PA-C
- MPAS
Specialties
- Orthopedic surgery
Personal interests
- Hockey
- Soccer
Educational institutions
- University of Wisconsin - Madison
Memberships
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
- Minnesota Academy of Physician Assistants
Years of experience
- 18
Hospital affiliations
- United Hospital
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