Dr. Ballard is a graduate of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. His medical residency was performed at Maricopa Medical Center and Loma Linda University Medical Center. His areas of expertise include carotid artery disease, thoracoabdominal aneurysm (TAA), and varicose veins. Patient reviews placed him at an average of 2.5 stars out of 5. Dr. Ballard is in-network for Anthem, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Coventry, in addition to other insurance carriers. He has received professional recognition including the following: Southern California Super Doctors and Southern California Super Doctors 2008. Dr. Ballard's hospital/clinic affiliations include St. Joseph Heritage Medical Group, St. Joseph Hospital Affiliated Physicians (SJHAP), and St. Joseph Hospital (Orange, CA).