Dr. Balfour has four offices in California where he specializes in Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery. Learn more.
A hand surgeon in California, Dr. Balfour cares for injuries and complications of the hand, fingers, wrist, forearm, elbow and shoulder. Dr. Balfour is specifically trained to diagnose each patient and determine whether or not surgical intervention is medically necessary, as surgery is usually seen as a last resort when other treatment methods have been exhausted. As a result, treatment can be surgical or non-surgical in nature.
An orthopedic surgeon in California, Dr. Balfour is qualified to treat and diagnose all varieties of injuries to the musculoskeletal system, including the muscles, bones, joints, ligaments, and tendons. Soon after arriving at a specific medical diagnosis, Dr. Balfour will often resort to surgery when all other treatment options are already ruled out or exhausted. Patients might need the care and attention of an orthopedic surgeon for sports injuries, sprains, torn ligaments, fractures, and more.