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Dr. Donald Balder Jr, MD

Dr. Donald Balder Jr, MD

General Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Donald Balder Jr, MD is a general surgeon in Gulfport, MS and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1991. He is affiliated with Our Lady of the Lake Surgical Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 26 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (26 reviews)

Practice

11070 David St Gulfport, MS 39503

Make an Appointment

(228) 265-5945

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Balder Jr is affiliated with Our Lady of the Lake Surgical Hospital Slidell, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Balder Jr specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Balder Jr's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Balder Jr

3.2

26 ratings, 15 with a written review
5 Star
54%
54%
4 Star
0%
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3 Star
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2 Star
4%
4%
1 Star
42%
42%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Aug 12, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Shawna – Jun 19, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Cindy Carranza – Jun 16, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Kevin Davis – Aug 09, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 12, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
LV – Feb 03, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jan 28, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Paul – Jan 26, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Joseph L – Dec 02, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Mar 06, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Hindsight is 20/20 – Aug 16, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 05, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Madison, MS – Nov 04, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
TD in Hattiesburg, MS – Sep 28, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Scott H. in Hattiesburg, MS – Dec 08, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Donald Balder Jr, MD is a general surgeon in Gulfport, MS and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1991. He is affiliated with Our Lady of the Lake Surgical Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • General Surgery

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  • University Of Illinois College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

D Balder MD PLLC11070 David St Gulfport, MS 39503
1
Southern Surgical Hospital1700 Lindberg Dr Slidell, LA 70458
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Our Lady of the Lake Surgical Hospital

    1700 Lindberg Dr
    Slidell, LA 70458
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    91%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

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