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William Balcom, MD, a Reliant Medical Group orthopedic surgeon, recently performed the first outpatient total knee replacement at The Surgery Center in Shrewsbury. Dr. Balcom spoke with Becker’s Healthcare in the following article.
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About William Balcom, MD
When he was in his last year of medical school and deciding on a specialty, Dr. William Balcom knew he wanted to be a surgeon. “What really interested me was the ability to have a big impact a patient’s life. For that reason, I was most interested in orthopedics and cardiology. I think I ultimately chose orthopedics as my specialty because of my interest in sports. I was an athlete when I was younger so it just seemed a natural fit to...
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Hi,
Dr. Balcom’s work on my shoulder has lasted…. don’t even know exactly how many years but must be at least 20 now since operation and never a worry ….seems like a good old shoulder (and I’m active…
swimming included).
Donna McDaniel
Southborough at that time,
Boston now -
I am scheduled for April 20th. Is that something get?
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Hi Don. Please call your doctor’s office with any questions you may have. Thanks.
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Dr, Balcom performed both knee replacements on me a few years back and what a wonderful job he did. It,s no doubt his performance in shrewsbury was just as outstanding. Good luck Doc.