Alicia L. Ballard, DO

Dr. Ballard provides general orthopedic care, including posterior and anterior hip replacements, fracture care, and sports injuries in patients of all ages. She grew up in West Michigan and attended Grand Valley State University and Michigan State University before moving to Florida for residency. Once complete, she could not wait to move back home. Dr. Ballard enjoys exploring the outdoors and traveling with her children and husband. One of her greatest joys is to experience life through her children’s eyes.

Angela Beckhold, PA-C, has been a physician assistant (PA) for over 20 years. She spent most of those years at a family practice in her hometown caring for a full range of patients. Prior to PA school, Angie spent five years as a surgical technologist working in orthopedic surgery. She has a special interest in the procedural aspect of medicine because of her love for orthopedics. She assists with all aspects of surgery including total joints, fractures, and reconstructions. After many rewarding years at a family practice, she decided to pursue her passion for orthopedics by joining Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. Angie evaluates, diagnoses, and treats a wide variety of orthopedic conditions and fractures. She also performs hip, knee, and shoulder intra-articular and bursa injections, utilizing ultrasound as indicated. She manages pre- and post-operative patients including evaluations, orders, diagnostic testing, pain management, and wound care. Angie values well rounded care for her patients by acknowledging the importance of being aware of their physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. She strives to make each of her patients feel important, respected, and well cared for while seeing a variety of orthopedic conditions.

The Sparrow Ionia Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine team is comprised of licensed and certified health care professionals trained in the areas of physical therapy, athletic training, and exercise science. our therapists also provide in-patient therapy while the Patient is in Sparrow Ionia Hospital, and work closely with our Physicians to offer coordinated care that fully addresses every Patient's needs. Orthopedic Surgeons, Alicia Ballard, DO and Michael Vaccariello, MD, recently joined the medical team at Sparrow Ionia Hospital. Drl. Ballard specializes in anterior hip replacement, osteoporosis management and providing all types of fracture care. Dr. Vaccariello specializes in Sports Medicine, providing treatment of sports injuries in athletes of all ages and total and partial knee and shoulder replacement.Conditions treated include but not limited to: Sprains, Strains, and StiffnessMuscle and Tendon InjuriesTendonitis and BursitisOveruse InjuriesPost-surgical Orthopedic and Neurological CareLow Back/Neck PainArthritisSports InjuriesBalance ProblemsAlicia Ballard, D.OJohn C Putz, M.D.Michael Vaccariello, M.D.