Dr. Ajay K Balaram MD
Orthopedist
2160 S 1st Ave Maywood IL, 60153About
Dr. Ajay Balaram is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL. Dr. Balaram specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Balaram 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.
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Treatments
- Upper Extremity Problems, Hand Problems
Fellowships
- NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases 2012
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