Luke H. Balsamo, MD, FAAOS – Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon
Atlantic Orthopaedic Specialists
Orthopedics: Orthopaedic Oncology and Joint Replacement
Norfolk, VA
4.9
276 Ratings
115 Comments
Originally from Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Dr. Luke Balsamo, M.D. obtained both his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry and medical degree from the University of Rochester. Following medical school, he completed a surgery internship at Portsmouth Naval Hospital. He then served two years as the medical officer aboard the USS NASHVILLE before completing his orthopaedic residency at Portsmouth Naval Hospital. Following this, he completed a fellowship in Musculoskeletal Oncology at the University of Miami.
Originally from Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Dr. Luke Balsamo, M.D. obtained both his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry and medical degree from the University of Rochester. Following medical school, he completed a surgery internship at Portsmouth Naval Hospital. He then served two years as the medical officer aboard the USS NASHVILLE before completing his orthopaedic residency at Portsmouth Naval Hospital. Following this, he completed a fellowship in Musculoskeletal Oncology at the University of Miami.
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Attentive and straight to the point. I appreciate that.
May-2025
Super nice, answered all my questions.
May-2025
This Doctor is the best.
May-2025
I am glad that he knew what I was going through with my pain and gave me something to ease it down a little and what he wanted me to do go to therapy so that can help a little more. I really appreciate that cause it is painful, so thank you very much for that.
May-2025
I find Dr. Balsamo to be professional, courteous, polite and concerning prompt and efficient. This is a almost 4-year relationship and it's been a good one. Very good
May-2025
Very nice and kind. The shot hurt like hell, but I was treated very well by doctor and and nurses and rest of staff
May-2025
Dr. Balsamo is very nice and thorough. He explains his assessment and plans at the level patient would understand. He seems to be a compassionate physician.
May-2025
Knowledge and caring
May-2025
Dr Balsamo is thoughtful, considerate and professional.
Apr-2025
He is kind he is understanding he is patient with me and I trust him completely
Apr-2025
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Kempsville - Norfolk
6160 Kempsville Cir #200b (PM&R Suite in #110a) Norfolk, VA 23502
Originally from Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Dr. Luke Balsamo, M.D. obtained both his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry and medical degree from the University of Rochester. Following medical school, he completed a surgery internship at Portsmouth Naval Hospital. He then served two years as the medical officer aboard the USS NASHVILLE before completing his orthopaedic residency at Portsmouth Naval Hospital. Following this, he completed a fellowship in Musculoskeletal Oncology at the University of Miami.
Since returning from his fellowship, Dr. Balsamo has served in multiple capacities at the naval hospital, including residency program director and division chief. As one of three orthopaedic oncologists in the Navy, he has been consulted on and treated patients from around the world. In addition to his medical officer tour, he has deployed to Germany, Spain, Vietnam, Cuba and Afghanistan. He is board certified in orthopaedic surgery and is an assistant professor of surgery at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. He has taken an active role in local, state and national orthopaedic societies. In addition he is the author of multiple book chapters and journal articles and has presented research at multiple meetings. Dr. Balsamo retired from the Navy after 21 years of active service.
Dr. Balsamo and his wife, Thao live in Virginia Beach. Outside of work, he enjoys cycling, fishing and golf.
Attentive and straight to the point. I appreciate that.
Super nice, answered all my questions.
This Doctor is the best.
I am glad that he knew what I was going through with my pain and gave me something to ease it down a little and what he wanted me to do go to therapy so that can help a little more. I really appreciate that cause it is painful, so thank you very much for that.
I find Dr. Balsamo to be professional, courteous, polite and concerning prompt and efficient. This is a almost 4-year relationship and it's been a good one. Very good
Very nice and kind. The shot hurt like hell, but I was treated very well by doctor and and nurses and rest of staff
Dr. Balsamo is very nice and thorough. He explains his assessment and plans at the level patient would understand. He seems to be a compassionate physician.
Knowledge and caring
Dr Balsamo is thoughtful, considerate and professional.
He is kind he is understanding he is patient with me and I trust him completely