I recently saw this so called professional at his clinic after sustaining quite a serious wrist injury that had received attention at an emergency Department of another hospital. The previous ER hospital casted me and told me they couldn’t get the wrist in 100% position only 75 and recommended I see the surgeon within the following couple of days. I attended to the office and didn’t have to wait too long but upon having my appointment he appeared to be in a rush initially Check my x-rays quickly didn’t even ask how my wrist was and then said that oh you can just wear your cast for another week and we’ll check it . in when I challenge that based on what the former hospital said as well as saying I had consulted with a family physician and researching on the internet and type type of injury I had sustained. is when he basically became defensive and his ego got in the way and started being arrogant raising his voice with me he made comments like “do you know what kind of doctor I am “if you were a 23 year old construction worker I would be different taking a different position This was also after I told him that I’m an extremely active individual he never even asked me anything about myself how active I was and I’m an extremely active but I almost felt like because I questioned his decision based On the info that the previous hospital gave me and as a taxpayer of the healthcare system I have a right to get the best possible outcome for a very important part of your body which is your wrist. without your wrist you can’t do much and I depend on it for most of the activities that I engage in I told him several times in an extremely active individual however I am a woman who is 60 years old and his comment about if I were 23 or construction worker was totally out of line I think this doctor needs to be reprimanded and be put under supervision for the way that he treats people or learn how to have proper interactions with his patients because I think he’s been getting away with it for way too long. I have seen a number of specialists and I have never encountered this type of attitude or arrogance to the extent that he demonstrated during my appointment after a very intense conversation with him raising his voice he eventually agreed to passing me on to having surgery which would provide the best possible outcome . when I asked prior to his decision as he indicated that with the cast it would be an OK outcome I then asked what an OK outcome would be just a cast he informed me that my wrist would look slightly deformed etc. etc. and it would be about 80% 85% functioning why would that be OK for me and why should it be OK for me because I’m a 60 year old woman?
From the looks of him and just my interaction in my previous professional background And after reading very similar reviews from some peopleI would state that this man has some type of personality issues that are going on there’s something not quite right . WRHA may benefit from doing a psyche assessment on him as in many ways he seems like quite a loose cannon at times sort of erratic in his temperament
I truly feel sorry for anybody that cannot advocate for themselves if you end up with this man I would never return to him for anything.

Submitted June 17, 2023

Dr. Balageorge has replaced both of my hips and I’m now waiting on my first knee replacement. Very happy with the surgery, his bedside manner and willingness to answer all questions and provide information.

Submitted Jan. 1, 2023

Dr. Balageorge performed meniscus surgery on me in 2022, almost 3 years since injuring my knee. Physio exercises seemed to be going well but I soon began to experience irregular sharp pains & significant swelling. I was told to be patient and to call if pain persisted after 4 months (suggesting this was normal). I contacted Dr Balageorge who made me wait 1 1/2 months longer to see him. When I attempted to describe my problem, he quickly became upset & cut me off repeatedly, telling me it must be arthritis - even though my MRI prior to surgery indicated only mild arthritis & both my GP & physiotherapist had since dismissed this idea. Sharing this information visibly upset him & he cut me off stating "I am the doctor here - do you want my help or not?" I tried to show him pictures of my swollen knee, but he refused to see them telling me the appointment was over and to indicate to his secretary my intention of whether or not to proceed with a knee replacement. Wow! I waited 3 plus years to experience this. Step off your pedestal. Other testimonials state he's great as long as there are no complications in which case avoidance, rudeness & denial prevent any further (quality) care.

Submitted Nov. 20, 2022

The receptionist was very nice and made me feel at ease. Dr Balageorge was amazing. He explained the procedure and answered all my questions. I decided to have the knee replacement surgery, and again Dr Balageorge was amazing. Exceptional surgeon, amazing doctor and above all a super nice guy.

Submitted Aug. 20, 2022

He told me in my first appointment that everything was going good and won't be needing surgery. A week later he tells me that I needed surgery since things were not good. When I asked questions he got visibly frustrated. When I told him I was going to have a second opinion and then make a decision his response was: "It's your wrist, not mine. You need surgery. I already told you".
I am fully aware of my rights as a patient and a doctor telling me that only confirms my distrust and need to find a new one. Based on my experience with him, I would no recommend him. He doesn't answer questions, information is vague and he rushes the appointment and doesn't allow you to talk. He might be knowledgeable, but has no soft skills and ZERO manners, and that is also part of being a doctor.

Submitted July 20, 2022

Dr. Balageorge was prompt, efficient, professional, and informative. He provided all options for my situation and explained the procedures, risks, and outcomes in clear detail. Highly recommend!

Submitted Feb. 19, 2022

Knee problems and hip replacement were handled very professionally and made me feel very comfortable with his decisions.Surgery went very smoothly.

Submitted Jan. 12, 2022

Very pleased with Dr. Balageorge. He's replaced both knees, plus recently had both hips. I never feel rushed as he is always willing to answer any questions I have.

Submitted Nov. 2, 2021

Terrific doctor. Performed two knee replacements on me within a seven year span.

Submitted Feb. 11, 2021

Not so happy staff
covid might be the reason or too fancy show off office space

Submitted Dec. 8, 2020