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  • Foot & Ankle Surgery, Podiatry
  • Accepting new patients
  • 20 years of experience
  • Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists 100 Simsbury Rd Ste 209, Avon, CT 06001
  • (860) 352-1888

Brief Intro

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

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Golden Rule
  • Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • HealthPartners
  • MediGold
  • Meritain Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Optum Health
  • Tricare
  • AARP
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • ConnectiCare
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