Dr. Balk was patronizing and dismissive of my symptoms. He made it very clear that he did not believe that I was in any pain and when it turned out that my issue did not have a surgical answer, he told me, «that’s life.» I left there after paying him about $ 1500(out of pocket, after what insurance covered) and with no relief, no answers, and not even any respect from him. People like this should not be allowed to call themselves doctor.