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Dr. Abiram Bala, MD

Dr. Abiram Bala, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*

Dr. Abiram Bala, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Los Angeles, CA. He is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 104 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (104 reviews)

Kaiser Los Angeles Medical Center

4760 W Sunset Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90027

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Dr. Bala's Reviews

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104 ratings, 56 with a written review
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I am writing on this behalf of my 76 year old mother who had knee replacement with Dr. Bala. She even went home the same day.She is now three months from surgery and has recovered very well. Dr. Bala and team explained everything. I liked his style, clear and concise. She will definitely have her other knee performed by Dr. Bala!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Apr 08, 2025
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Back to my old life after hip replacement
I am in my 50s but very active, loved pilates and hiking but lost my ability after so many years of pain.I finally went through with the surgery from Dr. Bala. He went over everything with me in detail, did not waste any time, and explained things.I did have some numbness on the side of my hip After an hip replacement, but he told me about that, and that is also getting better.I am over three months out and could not be more thrilled. Had my check-up and everything looked good on the x-rays and I feel amazing.Pick him if you need a hip replacement! This girl is back in the studio!!
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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Mar 07, 2025
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Two knees done
I’ve now had both my knees replaced. Walking around excellent. Feels good I tell my friends to go to him.
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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Feb 28, 2025
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Busy
Very but very good. Long wait for surgery but did an excellent job.
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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Feb 14, 2025
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Good job hip surgery
Doing great 6 months after hip replacementI recommend him
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
3 others found this helpful
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Jan 22, 2025
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Personable and honest about surgery and recovery.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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John S – Dec 15, 2024
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Very thoroughly explained knee replacement surgery and recovery, doing great after a few months. His team is very helpful. There is a long wait though but great result.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Dec 08, 2024
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Hip surgery
Thank you Dr. Bala for great job with hip replacement
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
2 others found this helpful
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Kim S – Nov 20, 2024
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Outstanding experience hip replacement
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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GH – Nov 17, 2024
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A happy hip!!
Dr. Bala and his team were great, his assistants and coordinators made the process smooth. Feeling great after hip replacement. I went home the same day!
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Oct 23, 2024
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Hip Surgeon
I am 6 months from hip replacement with the minimally invasive approach. It’s like I never had surgery. Dr. Bala is very skilled his team is great
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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Kathleen – Oct 02, 2024
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Hip relacement
I am very happy that Dr. Bala assisted me with his professionalism and experience in its Medical field he was nice and thorough during all the process and the best of all I feel better, thank you Dr. Bala.
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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Ana Amaya – Sep 25, 2024
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Knows what he’s doing
Excellent surgeon walked day of hip surgery. Great coordination by the whole team from pre op to post op. I liked that he came by to check on me after.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Sep 22, 2024
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Hip pain gone!
I was struggling so much with pain and my doctor told me I needed a hip replacement. I was referred to Dr. Bala and he helped me at Kaiser on Sunset. I’m recovering well and my pain is so much improved.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Emily D – Sep 05, 2024
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Top doctor, gave me a hip injection but no pain during itHip is much better nowTells it like it is no fluff.-J
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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Aug 30, 2024
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Knee Replacement
I heard knee replacement was tough to recover from but my pain was so bad I needed it done. I chose Dr Bala and had a great experience. He told me exactly what the recovery would be like, but now I am doing so much better than before surgery
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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Diana G – Aug 23, 2024
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Very clear explanations
He does a great job telling you what’s going on I really appreciated that, everything is really clear and makes sense. Said to hold off on surgery for now and I understand why
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Laura Lewis – Aug 19, 2024
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bikini incision hip replacement
Dr Bala used a small incision bikini approach for my hip replacement, was so impressed by the healing process.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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RG – Jul 25, 2024
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Anterior hip replacement
I am so so happy! Glad I finally did the surgery, I had hip replacement and my pain is gone. The anterior approach was used and barely needed pain medication. Dr Bala was efficient and no nonsense, gets the job done and done well.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jul 18, 2024
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Outstanding!!
Dr. Bala was very thorough and detailed in his explanations. He is direct but kind. I learned a lot about my options, felt like I had control of my health.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Olivia – Jul 11, 2024
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Harvard Trained, Stanford Trained, Top Rated Orthopaedic Surgeon. Specializing in anterior hip replacement and minimally invasive total knee replacement.
  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Hip & Knee Orthopedics

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Kaiser Los Angeles Medical Center

Orthopaedic Surgery4760 W Sunset Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90027
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