Dr. Balderston is one of a handful of surgeons in the country developing a new cure for degenerative disc disease. His work on this new cure—total disc replacement—offers patients a shorter recovery and increased freedom of movement.

A pioneer in the treatment of degenerative disc disease, Dr. Balderston is dedicated to improving the lives of patients inflicted with this condition. His research helped lead to the development of total disc replacement, one of the most advanced treatments available for this disease.

As a national leader in spine research and treatment, Dr. Balderston is experienced in the latest treatments for numerous spine-related injuries and diseases, thus helping his patients both eliminate chronic pain and regain freedom of movement.

Awards and Accolades include:

• Yale National Scholar
• DeForrest Willard Award for Outstanding Senior Resident
• Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors, Inc.
• Top Doctors, Philadelphia Magazine

Education:

• B.A. Yale University
• M.D. University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

Residencies/Fellowships:

• Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine
• Spinal Deformity, Twin Cities Scoliosis Center, University of Minnesota

Current Academic/Administrative Appointments:

• Chief of Spine Surgery, Pennsylvania Hospital
• Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine
• Attending Staff, Graduate Hospital
• Attending Staff, Bryn Mawr Hospital
• Attending Staff, Virtua West Jersey Health System
• Attending Staff, Lankenau Hospital
• Associate Medical Director, Lankenau Center for Spinal Disorders, Lankenau Hospital

Professional Memberships:

• North American Spine Society
• Scoliosis Research Society
• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeon
• International Society for Study of the Lumbar Spine
• The Spine Arthroplasty Society
• Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society
• Philadelphia Orthopaedic Society