Summary

Dr. Donald Balder is a board-certified general surgeon with more than 20 years of experience. He specializes in helping patients achieve weight loss and their aesthetic goals. Dr. Balder earned his degree in chemistry from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He then received his medical degree from the University of Illinois Chicago and completed his general surgery residency at Brown University in Rhode Island.

Dr. Balder is committed to sharing his knowledge and expertise with as many patients as possible, which is why he holds medical licensure in Mississippi, Louisiana, and South Carolina. He is board certified by the American College of Surgeons and has been designated a Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.

Dr. Balder’s services include:
  • Weight Loss Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Surgery
  • General Surgery
  • Laser Treatment
  • Aesthetic Services
  • Cosmetic Injections
  • Body Contouring
  • Hormone Replacement Therapy
  • Breast Surgery
Dr. Balder has long been at the forefront of advances in weight loss surgery. He performed the first laparoscopic gastric bypass procedure in South Carolina and pioneered several minimally invasive surgeries and weight loss programs, establishing himself as a leader in weight loss techniques. In 2016, he founded the Mississippi Institute of Weight Loss Surgery and has since expanded to locations along the Gulf Coast of Mississippi and Alabama, as well as Slidell, Louisiana, so he can help even more people achieve their goals and improve their health.
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Office Location

Mississippi Institute Of Weight Loss Surgery

11070 David StGulfport, MS 39503

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.3
  • 35 years of experience
  • 8 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of Illinois College Of Medicine
  • 42 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Flexible scheduling

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Donald Balder

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Donald Balder has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Donald Balder has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Gastric Bypass (Gastrojejunostomy)
  • Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

Certifications, License, & Education

35 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Of Illinois College Of Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Illinois College Of Medicine in 1991.

NPI Number

Dr. Balder's NPI number is 1336198100.

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Dr. Donald Balder's office is located at 11070 David St, Gulfport, MS, 39503.
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