Donald A. Balder Bariatric Surgeon M.D.
8 yr Experience
12 yr in Bariatrics
14 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery
12 yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics
80% Practice is Bariatrics
Min Age of Patient is 18
Max Age of Patient is 73
8 yr Experience
12 yr in Bariatrics
14 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery
12 yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics
80% Practice is Bariatrics
Min Age of Patient is 18
Max Age of Patient is 73
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About MePreformed the first open bariatric surgery in 1997; first to do laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery (roux en y). Currently performing Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass (minimally invasive surgery) and Laparoscopic Lap Banding Surgery utilizing ONLY Allergan's Advanced Performance Lap Band® with a low comprehensive mulitdisciplinary outpatient program price for self-pay patients. South Carolina's "First" Certified Allergan "Lap Band Total Care" Program, providing a comprehensive out-patient lap band program and providing services for Out-of-towners to the Grand Strand area. Trained and only surgeon currently performing SILS (single incision laparoscopic surgery). Now offering and the "first" to preform the R.O.S.E. procedure in South Carolina for Gastric Bypass patients who have experienced weight regain as well as now Procotoring (teaching) other surgeons in this "incisionless" minimally invasive procedure.
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Latest Reviews See all 69 reviewsurbriteidea on Aug. 16, 2011
Well, he left Conway with only two week notice and then abruptly left SEB in Charlotte, NC. You have to wonder what is wrong with his track record. Heard he didn't get along well with staff and patients at both locations. Heard from someone More...
thinnerjude on July 14, 2011Dr. Balder operated on me 1-10-11. I had the gastric bypass. At the time he was with SEB. Now I understand he went back to SC . I am down 87 lbs since the surgery. Dr. Balder is a very good doctor. He answered all of More...
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LocationGulfport, MS 39503