Timothy Ballard, MD 2415 McCallie Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37404

"Dr Ballard is an excellent surgeon as well as caring and compassionate. His support staff, Peggy, Gail and Karen are wonderful and very accessible for questions and support. Highly recommend Dr Ballard."

"Dr Ballard is, in my mind, the genuine article. He is compassionate, thoughtful and has a most understanding personality. He listened to my thoughts and feelings and responded to them in a sincere understanding way. I recommend his professionalism to anyone in need of his services."

"My husband fell and injured his knee. Dr. Ballard and the staff were so amazing! We were able to get surgery scheduled quickly. Dr. Ballard explained what was going to be done and the plan of care we would follow!"

"Everyone is so nice and professional. After a year and a half of suffering because of another doctor I’m really glad to have Dr. Ballard as my new doctor/surgeon. I truly believe he is the right person for me. I’m looking forward to having him correct my knee. I feel very confident that he will do my knee replacement the best that’s possible."

"I don’t believe you will find a more competent, skilled, and compassionate orthopaedic surgeon than Dr. Timothy Ballard. My first encounter with him was in 2012, and because nonsurgical/less invasive procedures would not alleviate the pain caused by having worn away the cartilage in my hips, I made the decision to have a total hip replacement after weighing the other options and listening in detail as to what the procedure would encompass. In addition to his easy, friendly manner, his sense of humor helped put me at ease. There was no pressure from him to make the decision; in fact, he told me that I would tell him when I was ready—when I was tired of dealing with the pain. I appreciate that he isn’t driven by the dollar. Now, 12 years later, I was ready to have the other one done, and it was only natural to choose Dr. Ballard again. While he doesn’t know me from Adam’s housecat, I feel a sense of trust and security in knowing he’s the best in the business. I’m coming to the end of my physical therapy for the other hip, and having him operate on me—put me back together better than before—has been a blessing. The event that has stood out both times is that prior to being put under anesthesia, he held my hand and asked if he could pray with and for me. I listened to his earnest prayer, as I, too, asked my Lord to bless Dr. Ballard and his medical team, to allow for the best possible outcome. I will never be able to repay Dr. Ballard for what he’s done for me. I’m getting better and stronger every day. The CSMO surgery center is state of the art; I was home and on my feet within five hours of checking in. If you are considering hip or knee surgery, your search is over. Dr. Ballard is your best choice. Actually, he is your only choice."