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Dr. Robert Ballard, MD

Dr. Robert Ballard, MD

Critical Care Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Robert Ballard, MD is a critical care surgery specialist in Appleton, WI and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah and Ascension NE Wisconsin-St. Elizabeth Campus. He is accepting new patients.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Practice

2000 E Milestone Dr Appleton, WI 54913

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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Ballard specializes in the areas of Critical Care Surgery & General Surgery. See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Ballard's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ballard

3.4

21 ratings, 14 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 25, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 07, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 24, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 31, 2024
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 06, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dan Tischer – Jul 03, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 01, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Diane Williamson – Mar 26, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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Robert Keith Giese – Aug 01, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
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Lisa Conrad in Appleton WI – Feb 22, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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Feb 22, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Tim Vanderloop in Appleton, WI – Feb 03, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
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Appleton, WI – Sep 08, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
10 people found this helpful
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Gregg in Neenah, WI – Jan 29, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Robert Ballard, MD is a critical care surgery specialist in Appleton, WI and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 1991. He is affiliated with medical...read more
  • Critical Care Surgery

  • Vascular Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • La State University School Of Med

    Residency Hospital
  • Reading Hospital Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine

    Medical School, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
Critical Care Surgery
General Surgery
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Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.
  • English

  • Arabic

  • Chinese

  • French

  • German

  • Italian

  • Korean

  • Polish

  • Russian

  • Spanish

  • Tagalog

  • Vietnamese

Locations

Practice

Fox Valley Surgical Associates LTD.2000 E Milestone Dr Appleton, WI 54913
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 7:00am - 4:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions
Office1818 N Meade St Ste 240 Appleton, WI 54911
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Ascension Medical Group-Fox Valley Wisconsin Inc2700 W 9th Ave Oshkosh, WI 54904
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ThedaCare Medical Center-Shawano100 County Road B Shawano, WI 54166
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Ascension NE Wisconsin-St. Elizabeth Campus

    1506 S Oneida St
    Appleton, WI 54915
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah

    130 2nd St
    Neenah, WI 54956
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton

    1818 N Meade St
    Appleton, WI 54911
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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