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Dr. Tessa Balach, MD

(Tessa Balach)

(557 Ratings)

Specializes in: Pediatric Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Oncology

New York Medical College

Professional interests include: cancer, musculoskeletal problems, neck surgery, and more.

5758 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637

1-888-824-0200

Dr. Tessa Balach, MD is a pediatric orthopedist in Orland Park, IL specializing in pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and orthopedic oncology. She graduated from New York Medical College. Dr. Tessa Balach, MD is affiliated with The University of Chicago Medicine.

Office Locations

14290 S. La Grange Road
Orland Park, IL 60462

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The University of Chicago Medicine

5758 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637

1-888-824-0200

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5841 S Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637

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Some issues Dr. Tessa Balach, MD can help you with:

Hip Replacement

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace parts of the hip joint that are damaged by disease or injury. It is most often done to treat arthritis, a common condition that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Surgery is used only after other, less invasive treatments have failed to work.

The type of hip replacement patients receive is based on their age and the extent of damage to their hip. The hip joint has two parts: the femoral head, or hip ball, and the acetabulum, or hip socket. The hip ball is located on the upper end of the femur (thigh bone), and the hip socket is part of the pelvis. Depending on whether one or both parts require replacement, patients may need one of the following procedures:

Partial hip replacement, which is generally recommended in the case of hip fractures or other hip injuries. If a patient is having a partial hip replacement, only the hip ball will be replaced.
Total hip replacement, which is often used to treat the hip joint when it has become damaged due to arthritis. Both the hip socket and hip ball are replaced.
Hip resurfacing, which is usually performed for younger patients. A hip resurfacing procedure reshapes the hip ball and only replaces its surface. This preserves more bone and makes future surgeries easier. If a patient is having a partial hip resurfacing, only the hip ball is resurfaced and replaced. If a patient is having a total hip resurfacing, the hip socket will be replaced as well.

During hip replacement surgery, an incision is made along the side of the hip. The surgeon may access the joint directly through this incision, or by using small tools and a lighted tube called an arthroscope to see and treat the joint. The diseased tissue is removed, and the bones are smoothed out and fitted with metal ends. The metal pieces may be cemented in place, or they may have a porous structure that encourages bone to grow into them and hold them securely. A smooth plastic cushion is placed between the two bones to replace the cartilage and allow the joint to move freely.

Hip replacement surgery takes one to two hours, and afterwards patients may stay in the hospital for several days. When patients go home, they will have to use a cane, walker, or crutches at first. Patients will likely have physical therapy to improve their ability to move with their new hip. After the first few weeks, light exercise such as bike riding or swimming will help them heal, but certain actions, such as climbing stairs or bending over at the waist, may be difficult at first. It will take several weeks before they can drive or return to work. Full recovery may take six to 12 months.

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tessa Balach, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Orland Park, IL during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, pelvic imaging and hip imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tessa Balach, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	13
doctor visit	223
hip imaging	40
injections	13
musculoskeletal imaging	64
pelvic imaging	41
X-rays	105

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tessa Balach, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Orland Park, IL during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hip imaging and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tessa Balach, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	46
doctor visit	399
hip imaging	81
hospital care	14
injections	46
inpatient care	14
musculoskeletal imaging	126
pelvic imaging	66
X-rays	217

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tessa Balach, MD.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	200

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	273
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	72
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tessa Balach, MD in 2013

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	17
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tessa Balach, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Orland Park, IL during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, pelvic imaging and hip imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tessa Balach, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	24
doctor visit	263
hip imaging	47
hospital care	11
injections	24
inpatient care	11
musculoskeletal imaging	84
pelvic imaging	58
X-rays	166

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tessa Balach, MD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	210
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	45
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tessa Balach, MD in 2014

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Dementia	17
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tessa Balach, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Orland Park, IL during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, pelvic imaging and hip imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tessa Balach, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	17
doctor visit	272
hip imaging	44
hospital care	15
injections	17
inpatient care	15
musculoskeletal imaging	79
pelvic imaging	47
X-rays	145

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tessa Balach, MD.

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	312

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	368
Black	0
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	152
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	86
Less than 65	108

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tessa Balach, MD in 2015

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	26
Dementia	14
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tessa Balach, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Orland Park, IL during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tessa Balach, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	121
hospital care	20
inpatient care	20

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tessa Balach, MD.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	115
Black	45
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	25
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tessa Balach, MD in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	35
Dementia	21
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tessa Balach, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Orland Park, IL during 2017 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tessa Balach, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	42
doctor visit	360
hospital care	14
injections	42
inpatient care	14
joint surgery	21
lower extremity surgery	21
reconstructive surgery	21

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tessa Balach, MD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	168

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	99
Black	133
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	17
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tessa Balach, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	40
Dementia	13
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tessa Balach, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Orland Park, IL during 2018 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tessa Balach, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	43
doctor visit	347
hospital care	17
injections	43
inpatient care	17
joint surgery	31
lower extremity surgery	31
reconstructive surgery	31

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tessa Balach, MD.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	153

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	109
Black	113
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	16
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tessa Balach, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	39
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tessa Balach, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Orland Park, IL during 2019 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tessa Balach, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	23
doctor visit	270
injections	23
joint surgery	20
lower extremity surgery	20
reconstructive surgery	20

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tessa Balach, MD.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	144

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	109
Black	91
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	20
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tessa Balach, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	28
Dementia	12
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tessa Balach, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	165

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tessa Balach, MD.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	73
Black	61
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	11
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tessa Balach, MD in 2020

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	36
Dementia	10
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tessa Balach, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	167

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tessa Balach, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	72
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tessa Balach, MD in 2021

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tessa Balach, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	158

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tessa Balach, MD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	71
Black	55
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tessa Balach, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	35
Dementia	8
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tessa Balach, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Tessa Balach, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Orland Park, IL were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, pelvic imaging and hip imaging.

aspiration	29
doctor visit	249
hip imaging	53
hospital care	15
injections	29
inpatient care	15
joint surgery	24
lower extremity surgery	24
musculoskeletal imaging	88
pelvic imaging	53
reconstructive surgery	24
X-rays	158

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tessa Balach, MD.

**Gender**
Female	140
Male	73

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	45
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	136
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	7
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	26
75 to 84	55
Less than 65	44
65 to 74	81

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tessa Balach, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Tessa Balach, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	11
Cancer	15

Education & Training

Dr. Tessa Balach, MD graduated from New York Medical College. She completed residency at University of Chicago Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: New York Medical College

Residency: University of Chicago Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Tessa Balach, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

The University of Chicago Medicine

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Tessa Balach, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Aetna PPO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, Medicare Advantage, Aetna POS, Medicare, Humana, PHCS PPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, United W500 Emergent Wrap, Aetna Better Health *see insurance page, United Options (PPO), CountyCare *see insurance page, BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only), United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only), University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP), United Choice HMO (specialists only), BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only), Aetna HMO (specialists only) and United Choice Plus POS/PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Tessa Balach, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

Aetna PPO

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA POS

CIGNA HMO

MultiPlan PPO

Medicare Advantage

Aetna POS

Medicare

Humana

PHCS PPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

United W500 Emergent Wrap

Aetna Better Health *see insurance page

United Options (PPO)

CountyCare *see insurance page

BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only)

United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only)

University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)

United Choice HMO (specialists only)

BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only)

Aetna HMO (specialists only)

United Choice Plus POS/PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Tessa Balach, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 557 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Tessa Balach, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Orland Park, IL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Tessa Balach, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$2,943 TRIATHLON $837	MAKOplasty $716	GMRS $550	Mako $496	NAV - ORTHOMAP 3D NAVIGATION SOFTWAREINSTRUMENTATION $168	Other $176
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$188 ZNN $123	KNEES $65
Zimmer Holding Inc	$121 None $121
Stanmore, Inc.	$119 $119
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated	$23 Exparel $23
Other	$45 Sports Med Shoulder $16	EUFLEXXA $13	Compression $10	$6

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$1,875
Food and Beverage	$1,564

Biography

Dr. Tessa Balach's medical specialty is pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and orthopedic oncology. Her patients gave her an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Clinical interests for Dr. Balach include hip replacement, knee injury, and spine surgery procedures. Dr. Balach is affiliated with The University of Chicago Medicine. Dr. Balach usually honors Blue California, Aetna, and CIGNA Plans, in addition to other insurance carriers. Before performing her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Chicago, Dr. Balach attended New York Medical College for medical school.