Orthopaedics
Chris Bales, MD
Brownsburg, IN
Dr. Chris Bales graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1996. During his four years at Notre Dame he played for the Irish hockey team. In 1998, he received his master's of science from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. Dr. Bales received his medical degree from the Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana in 2002. He completed his orthopedic surgical residency at William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan. In 2008, Dr. Bales completed a sports med
24+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Education & Training
- BA: University of Notre Dame (1996)
- MS: Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (1998)
- MD: Indiana University School of Medicine (2002)
- Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI
- Fellowship: Sports Medicine, Stanford University (2008)
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2022-2026 (5 years)
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Sports Medicine
Conditions & Treatments
Shoulder DisordersArthroscopic SurgeryACL & Ligament ReconstructionSports InjuriesMusculoskeletal Conditions
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Putnam County Hospital
- Columbus Regional Hospital
Experience
24+ years in practice