Dr. Rachel Balloch acquired her medical degree from Des Moines University. She then went on to complete a 3 year, trauma-based foot and ankle surgery residency from University Hospital--UMDNJ, a level 1 trauma center. After her training, she was asked to stay at the trauma center full-time as an attending surgeon, where she trained residents and treated patients.Dr. Balloch specializes in the treatment of the pathology in the Foot and Ankle including Trauma, Pediatrics, Congenital Deformities, Diabetic Limb Salvage, and Sports Injuries.Dr. Balloch was voted Top Doctor in her specialty in 2016, 2018, and 2019. She also received the Patient Care Excellence Award for outstanding patient care from St. Francis Hospital in 2016, 2017, and 2018. Here is what some of her patients have to say about Dr. Balloch:“Dr. Balloch was extremely kind and supportive. She was very amiable and had a keen insight and expertise. She is an excellent diagnostician and completely understands her field and was very calming.”“Dr. Balloch was absolutely perfect. On time, kind, friendly, listened intently, and provided care that I desperately needed.”
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Education Background
MEDICAL SCHOOL
Des Moines University - 2005
Languages Spoken
English
Spanish
Location & Hours
Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists
100 Simsbury Rd Ste 209, Avon, CT 06001
Mon:8:30 am - 5:00 pm Tue:8:30 am - 5:00 pm Wed:8:30 am - 5:00 pm Thu:8:30 am - 5:00 pm Fri:8:30 am - 5:00 pm Sat:Closed Sun:Closed
Specialties Treated
Podiatry
Foot & Ankle Surgery
Conditions Addressed
Plantar Fasciitis
Athlete's Foot
Bunions
Burns
Skin Rash
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Gout
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Warts
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Skin and Subcutaneous Infections
Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
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Procedures Performed
Lower Leg/Ankle Fractures and Dislocations
Bunion Surgery
Arthrocentesis
Skin Surgery
Lower Leg/Ankle Fractures and Dislocations
Arthrocentesis
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Insurance Accepted
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