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.
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.
