Joshua G. Bales, MD
Richland, WA 99352
Kadlec Clinic Northwest Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine - Fowler
1351 Fowler Street, Richland, WA 99352
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About Joshua G. Bales
Dr. Bales is a fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in hand, wrist, and elbow surgery. While training at UCLA, he cared for a broad spectrum of patients from UCLA athletes to children at the Shriners' hospital. He continued his training in Cincinnati with Dr. Peter Stern concentrating on all aspects of hand, wrist, and elbow surgery, including arthroscopy and microsurgery in patients of all ages. Dr. Bales enjoys seeing each patient’s quality of life improve with treatment, both with conservative treatment and with surgery when necessary.
Tulane University School of Medicine - New Orleans, LA
ResidencyUCLA School of Medicine - Los Angeles, CA
Fellowship
Mary Stern Hand Fellowship
Hand Surgery
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Surgery of the Hand
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery
1351 Fowler Street
Richland, WA 99352
Kadlec
Kadlec Regional Medical Center
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What a wonderful, professional and kind Dr.
Providence Patient
A useful visit.
Providence Patient
Dr. Bales is great. Very knowledgeable. Listens to what you say.
Providence Patient
Felt comfortable during this visit, would recommend
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I don't know him very well yet to say anything good or bad .
Providence Patient
Fantastic
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Excellent care
Providence Patient
I have the utmost confidence and trust in Dr. Joshua Bales. My first interaction with him was 9 years ago when he performed surgery on my fractured right Ulna. Since then he has treated me on various occasions for carpal tunnel. He will be performing surgery on me next week for arthritis in the left hand. He is FANTASTIC ! !
Providence Patient
I gelt very comfortable
Providence Patient
Such a great experience meeting him. What a caring doctor! I Am so lucky that I got to Meet him. I will be Going back All of his staff were also great.
Providence Patient
This doctor was remarkable in every positive way.
Providence Patient
My visit was very pleasant and efficient. The nurse and Dr. Were both great to interact with. There was some confusion when I was trying to schedule my appointment about an additional referral being needed but that was cleared up within a couple of days.
Providence Patient
Dr. Bales is excellent.
Providence Patient
Dr Bailes is a wonderful doctor, listens and explains what needs to be done, it shows he cares about patients. I definitely recommend him to all who need hand surgery.
Providence Patient
This was my first appointment with Dr. Bales. He was very informative and is able to get me the help I need. Surgery was scheduled quickly which is a refief to me. Thank you for your kindness and understanding. I truly appreciate it.
Providence Patient
Thank you for allowing me to schedule an appointment with doctor Bales. He explained what may be going on with my hand. He also referred me for an additional study to specifically find out what's going on with the nerves which impact my hand/arm. Dr. Bales listened, explained, referred, and is willing to perform my hand/wrist surgery. Thank you for seeing me right away, ordering additional studies, explaining what may be causing so much pain-inflammation & swelling.
Providence Patient
Good experience but I never give a 10 as there is always room for improvement.
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Lack of response from care team
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Good
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Dr Bales is very caring and takes the time needed to answer my questions and explain any conditions I had.
Providence Patient
Excellent service and professional support
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Provider is knowledgeable, friendly & empathetic.
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My provider listens to my concerns, and provides simple answers. My provider loves his job and it shows because his entire staff are happy. Dr. Bales is an exceptional physician and he has a great group of professionals on his team.
Providence Patient
Dr. Bales understands my concerns
Providence Patient
Dr Bale is a very caring Doctor. I feel comfortable talking with him and trust that he will take good care of me.
Providence Patient
Dr Bailey always leaves me with a cheerful and confident feeling.
Providence Patient
Dr Bales is professional, completely competent, personable. He is the best.
Providence Patient
Dr. Bales was great.
Providence Patient
Dr Bales treats me for arthritis in my hands. He is very good at giving what could be very painful injections. I have no complaints and will continue to seek treatment from him.
Providence Patient
NO BAD JUST GOOD... I LIKED DR BALES MANNERISMS AND WAS PLEASED WITH HIS EXPERTISE
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Provider and staff have always treated me with care and respect.
Providence Patient
Initial appointment was not set up easily, once set it was GREAT.
Providence Patient
Dr. Bales is professional, listens to your concerns, and explains the treatment plan.
Providence Patient
A short visit. Assertive with additional tests needed but somewhat open ended with other additional diagnoses
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Dr. Bales Is very compassionate. He listened and cared.
Providence Patient
This was the first time I had been to this clinic & doctor, & I was quite impressed with how quickly & efficient everyone was! They were excellent!
Providence Patient
Dr. Bales is always informative and helpful. He will operate on my hand now that it has progressed to the need for doing it.
Providence Patient
Dr Bales and his care team do a wonderful job.
Providence Patient
Dr.Bales seems like a very empathetic person. He is kind, and efficient. I get shots in my hands, so it is a quarterly thing.
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Excellent patient care and customer care!!!
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Dr. Bales is the best. Very pleasant and knowledgeable. Would I like best is he's very compassionate about what he is doing.
Providence Patient
Excellent rapport and treatment
Providence Patient
Dr Bales was very helpful, considerate and pleasant to talk to. Other staff were also top notch.
Providence Patient
I am comfortable with Dr Kaler. Sometimes I am not so sure what she is thinking but I still ask questions that might not pertain to my situation but she is very gracious and answers my questions some questions were actually relevant. I am happy that I am finally seeing a doctor who is working with me to determine what causes the pain I have been in. I trust the doctor and plan to follow her directions
Providence Patient
This visit was remarkably easy and informative. So very pleased.
Providence Patient
The Dr is very kind, knowledgeable and explains everything well.
Providence Patient
Everything was great
Providence Patient
I had to wait a couple of months to get an appointment but that is usual in this area. The Dr was very kind and helpful.
Providence Patient
Great experience and very helpful care
Providence Patient
Great experience.
Providence Patient
Very good, great team.
Providence Patient
This is the third provider I've seen from this practice, and by far the best from a patient point of view. Dr Bales is extremely knowledgeable, compassionate, and a great communicator. And unlike another provider in that practice, actually took time to read my medical history before coming through the door. How did I know? He did not suggest anti-inflammatories as a way to deal with pain (I have kidney disease). In contrast to another provider in this practice.
Providence Patient
Dr Bales was very knowledgeable and informative. He gave me different options for my condition and how we could proceed to treat.
Providence Patient
Very prompt
Providence Patient
Dr Bales treated me before and after my surgery and I was very pleased with his treatment and professionalism. He listened and gave me the best solution for my need to fix my pain and solution. During my time from beginning and through the whole process of my surgery he explained everything very well as to how my condition would benefit from the surgery. I liked his professional and personality and his staff and would highly recommend him to friends and family.
Providence Patient
I was in pain and they helped me through it. They are very careful and carrying. I thank them so much.
Providence Patient
I have great care providers
Providence Patient
The doctor and assistants and all office personnel are easy and fun to work with.
Providence Patient
Awesome place for treatment.
Providence Patient
Dr. Bales is always genuinely personable and caring, up to date on the latest practice guidelines and recommendations and thoroughly explained his rationale for treatment. I have had surgery with him in the past and find him to be professional and very skilled at his craft.
Providence Patient
This Dr is the best ortho DR I have ever seen, outstanding bedside manner, extremely knowledgeable and helpful. He Is the only ortho DR I will ever see!!
Providence Patient
Took time to answer all my questions without making me feel they were not valid. Made me feel like time was not an issue.
Providence Patient
Everything went well. Very efficient.
Providence Patient
Everyone associated with this office/practice have been great from the beginning 18 months ago.
Providence Patient
I was checked in early and saw Dr Bales earlier than scheduled appointment. Very nice and well run office.
Providence Patient
Dr. Bales is wonderful. He is always smiling, positive and obviously loves what he does.
Providence Patient
Staff and doctor were professional, courteous, knowledgeable and smiled. A great team! Thank you :)
Providence Patient
We like Dr Bales very much
Providence Patient
Dr. Bales is a caring, kind, very capable professional. I had a growth under my thumbnail and was waiting for 3 months for the medical community to help me. From all I read, it seemed like cancer might be spreading through my body. I was in a state of real mental anxiety. He confirmed my fears that if it was a malignant tumor, my thumb would have to be amputated and lymph node biopsies and further treatments might be needed. And then he worked his magic and added me on his surgical schedule THAT afternoon! Everyone in his office and the OR downstairs were friendly, helpful, and amazing. Though the OR was in a bit of a frenzy when I arrived before my orders. It was obvious that that kind of thing rarely happens. Mine was a minor surgery compared with others he was doing that day, but my state of mind mattered to him. I give Dr. Bales the highest ratings possible and would recommend him to anyone needing a physician in his expertise.
Providence Patient
I got great care!
Providence Patient
Dr Bales was very Nice and knowledgeable. He really explained my medical issues very well. I feel totally at ease with him as a surgeon.
Providence Patient
Dr Josh Bales has been very professional and treated me with respect, concern and transparency.
Providence Patient
I think he diagnosed my problem and told me what could be done to correct it.
Providence Patient
Everyone was friendly and professional. All my questions and concerns were addressed.
Providence Patient
I only see Dr Bales for my hands. I received shots in my knuckles to alleviate arthritis or rumitism. I'm usually good for many months to over a year after. I believe Dr Bales cares about my health.
Providence Patient
I was satisfied with the physician and facility.
Providence Patient
I saw this provider in an emergency situation requiring surgery. He and every member of his team were professional, empathetic, and kind. They are my heroes.
Providence Patient
Very good response to my questions.
Providence Patient
Dr. Bales in a very considerate, gentle Dr.
Providence Patient
I appreciate Dr Bales care and thoroughness.
Providence Patient
No bad experience
Providence Patient
Good place to get treatment, no complaint.
Providence Patient
The doctor was friendly and informative. He made me comfortable and I can say the same about all of the staff that were involved.
Providence Patient
Very easy to talk with and understand.
Providence Patient
Very good
Providence Patient
Dr Bales referenced his plan of treatment as though he were treating his own family or friends. That is the only way I want to receive a plan of treatment. Golden Rule. I appreciate the honesty.
Providence Patient
All.good
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Dr Bales is the best
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Very happy
Providence Patient
I have never experienced a clinic that ran as smoothly as this one! I never waited more than 2 minutes for my dr, nurse or x-ray. It was an impressive experience and the office ran very efficiently.
Providence Patient
Dr. Bales is very pleasant and it shows he really cares about his patients. Carpel tunnel surgery is really scary to me. Dr. Bales explained the procedure in a way that was comforting and put me at ease with the procedure.
Providence Patient
First time seeing this provider, the visit was good, injections needed in hands for arthritis were more painful than before, not saying fault of the provider.
Providence Patient
Excellent surgeon and clinic.
Providence Patient
Dr Bales is wonderful. The receptionist or scheduling was extremely poor. It took me 3weeks trying to get an appt. Kept telling me the scheduler would get back to me and they never did. I had to go in a virtually demand an appt with Dr Bales
Providence Patient
Very knowledgeable, friendly, understanding and caring. Extremely Great Ortho Hand Surgeon!! I very thankful that he accepted my VA referral and believe I'm going to make a Great recovery because of his Skills, Care and Quality. Thank You Dr Bales!!!
Providence Patient
Best doctor ever in his specialty
Providence Patient
Dr. Bales gave me the information I needed and suggestions that have already helped. As always he was great.
Providence Patient
Good visitgood staff and Dr.
Providence Patient
Very fast visit, no waiting in lounge or room. Very knowledgeable and explained everything. Very friendly.
Providence Patient
My experience was fine. It was very quick and he listened to what I had to say.
Providence Patient
Dr Bales listened carefully and took seriously the symptoms I had in my wrist and hand, and clearly explained why this was "normal" given my previous injury, and why there was nothing to be done about it unless it became very bothersome. I felt heard, and appreciated not being encouraged to have an unnecessary surgical procedure.
Providence Patient
Dr Bales was great, listened and treated me for my condition right away.
Providence Patient
I think Dr bales is great! ;) please keep him in the region ;)
Providence Patient
Dr Bales is awesome. Really listened to what my concern was and offered me my choices to treat the problem.
Providence Patient
Love Dr. Bales and the whole staff.
Providence Patient
Dr. Bales is great!!
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Dr. Bales has a wonderful bedside manner!
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Clear, concise, intense, and in our aging!
Providence Patient
Dr. Bales took very good care of me as he always does.
Providence Patient
I was referred to Dr. Bales by my physician. He was very kind and easy to talk to. He explained everything to me so that I could understand my situation.
Providence Patient
I appreciated the doctor not pushing surgery but was willing to use less invasive treatment.
Providence Patient
Dr Bales is wonderful. Takes care of me with confidence. Trust him completely.
Providence Patient
Dr. Bales was courteous and professional and explained the care steps to me.
Providence Patient
Dr Bales explained the procedure thoroughly and addressed my concern of anxiety prior to procedure.
Providence Patient
The staff was very concerned about why I was there and was very helpful. My Doctor was very informative about what was going to happen and what to expect
Providence Patient
Dr Joshua Bales, was concerned about my health and healing. The staff was nice and polite they are a Great t team. Nurse was also very helpful and polite.
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Always listens to and answers my questions even if they are not directly related to the visit issue
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Very good
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Awesome
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Dr. Bales is wonderful, very attentive. Always a pleasure to see, even if I'm getting my steroid shots in my hands. Very gentle!
Providence Patient
Dr. Bales is very helpful and personable.
Providence Patient
Happy with the process and all the doctors and nurses.
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Dr Bales is the best takes great care of my wife and I
Providence Patient
Dr Bales and his staff were especially kind and caring.
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I've had very good experience with care providers
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I always receive excellent care by the staff and provider
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He cared about the injury
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Exceptional service all around.
Providence Patient
Dr Bales provided excellent care.
Providence Patient
Dr. Bales was so polite and just made me feel comfortable right away. A very kind doctor who set me at ease as he explained the procedure on my hands, really my fingers, replacing my knuckles in the center of my fingers all 4 except my thumbs. I wasn't going to do it if it was metal...Dr. Bale explained, that silicone is used now and some paitents say they would do the surgery over. That sounded good, but what sold me was the transition from metal ( cold and painful ) to silicone ( soft and comfy )...that made me totally relax along with the help of Dr. Bale and I am doing it in the fall.
Providence Patient
Dr Bales was extremely pleasant and easy to talk to!
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Dr. Bales is probably the best Dr I have ever had, regardless of his specialty. I have recommended him multiple time to other friends and family who have need his speciality care.
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A very pleasant visit all around. Dr. Bales nurse is extremely helpful.
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Extremely professional
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Friendly and good
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He was very easy to talk to.
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Just what the Doctor ordered!!!!!
Providence Patient
Dr Bales was see about my carpal tunnel issues. He is referring me back to Dr Steel to deal with the issue.
Providence Patient
Very personable, professional & knowledgeable. I was in good hands.
Providence Patient
Dr. Bales and his staff were absolutely perfect. They all made my surgical experience the best it could be. I thank them all!
Providence Patient
Dr. Bales is the best!
Providence Patient
It's a very easy office to go to, very quick and professional. All of the staff are very polite and considerate to my needs
Providence Patient
Great staff and Dr. Bales explained everything very well and I felt confident with his treatment of my finger.
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Dr. Bales is the best!
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Excellent provider!!
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I we'll say he is the best
Providence Patient
When calling the first time to make the first appointment the person I talked to wasn't that friendly and told me one thing the next time I called back I was told something different. But Doctor Bales is Amazing. He was very pleasant and honest with us.
Providence Patient
Dr Bales got me into surgery the very next day. The only delay getting my appt was because the ED at KVH didn't get my info to them in a timely manner.
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Very good experience
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I had a very positive experience
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Good job, thanks
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Doctors at Kadlec are all professional and they know what they do and I feel safe with most of them, only specialists, of course , are few words , meaning that we cannot ever ask more and time is always limited.
Providence Patient
Dr. Bales answered all my concerns and promised he would deaden my finger on upcoming visit before giving series of shots in my finger! Your office waiting on insurance approval !
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Nothing bad. Everything igreat
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Dr Bales is a wonderful doctor! I've recommended him often bb
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Dr Bales, is really kind and sincere. Highly recommend
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Love Dr. Bales! Quick visits, no wait, good information!
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I had a trigger finger that needed attention, and I hot it taken care if.
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My experience from all of my health provider is amazing
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Clinical Interests
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (Cts)
- Dupuytren Contracture
- Elbow Dislocation
- Elbow Fracture
- Elbow Injury
- Elbow Sprain
- Fracture
- Hand Arthritis
- Joint Surgery Of Hand
- Joint Surgery Of The Wrist
- Trigger Thumb
- Ulnar Nerve Compression At/In Wrist Or Hand
- Virtual Care
- Wrist Arthritis
- Wrist Fracture
- Wrist Sprain
Super informative and helpful in all aspects of our visit. Friendly and accommodating staff.
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