Dr. George M Ballantyne MD
Orthopedist
1755 Highway 34 E Newnan GA, 30265About
Dr. George Ballantyne is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Newnan, GA. Dr. Ballantyne specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Ballantyne tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Univ of Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx 1983
Texas A&M University, TX 1983
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Bursitis
- Osteoarthritis
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Pinched Nerve
- Pain
- Tendonitis
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
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