WILLIAM BALLARD, M.D.
Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics
Functional Medicine MDs
Focusing on root causes to support ongoing wellness and optimal health.
Credentials & Training
Federally verified- Credential
- MD
- Medical school
- University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
- Graduated
- 1990
- Medicare specialty
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Group practice
- Chattanooga Orthopaedic Group, PC · 75 clinicians
- Medicare assignment
- Accepted — bills the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full
Sourced from the CMS Doctors & Clinicians national file, last checked October 2026.
About
The Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics in Chattanooga, Tennessee, provides care through a functional medicine lens. This specialty focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of illness and chronic symptoms rather than just managing symptoms. Care often involves nutritional guidance, lifestyle modifications, and integrative therapies.
Functional medicine approaches encompass a broad spectrum of health concerns, looking at how various body systems interact. Treatment plans are designed to support the body's inherent ability to heal itself, often involving detailed investigation into diet, gut health, and environmental factors.
The practice accepts Medicare and operates within a group setting. Patients can expect care that integrates conventional understanding with functional diagnostic methods.
Areas of Focus
Conditions Treated
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Patients Served
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the focus of functional medicine?
Functional medicine focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of illness and chronic symptoms rather than just managing symptoms.
Does this provider treat acute injuries?
The practice is affiliated with a center specializing in Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics, suggesting care for musculoskeletal issues.
What types of care are covered in functional medicine?
Functional medicine plans often involve nutritional guidance, lifestyle modifications, and integrative therapies to support the body's ability to heal itself.
Does this provider accept Medicare?
Yes, the provider accepts Medicare.
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