About
Dr. Adam Balin is a board-certified Family Medicine physician with added expertise in Sports Medicine and a strong procedural focus. He earned his undergraduate degree from Harvard University and his medical degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine. He completed his Family Medicine residency at the University of Missouri-Columbia, where he served as Chief Resident. After residency, he moved to Wisconsin and joined Dean Clinic in Oregon, WI, where he practiced full-spectrum Family Medicine for much of his career.
Dr. Balin spent years practicing the full scope of Family Medicine, including obstetrics, inpatient care, nursing home visits, and home visits. He also chaired the Family Medicine Department at the Oregon Clinic. He has extensive training and experience in procedures, with particular clinical interest in prolotherapy, vasectomy, and complex skin procedures. He lives in Fitchburg, Wisconsin with his wife Karin and their two adult children, Connor and Sarah. Outside medicine, he enjoys fly fishing, camping, traveling, and working on home and outdoor projects.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Harvard University
Medical School
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, University of Missouri-Columbia; Chief Resident
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Balin right for?
Dr. Balin is an excellent fit for patients dealing with musculoskeletal pain, including back, neck, knee, hip, and shoulder issues. His Sports Medicine background and procedural expertise make him a strong choice for patients managing osteoarthritis or seeking alternatives like prolotherapy. Patients who need in-office procedures also benefit from his extensive hands-on experience. He works well with those who want a physician who takes time with decisions and keeps clinical choices between doctor and patient.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Balin specializes in Family Medicine and Sports Medicine. He has particular clinical interest in procedures, including prolotherapy, vasectomy, and more complex skin procedures. He also treats musculoskeletal conditions such as back pain, neck pain, knee pain, hip pain, shoulder pain, and osteoarthritis.
Yes. Dr. Balin performs prolotherapy at Advocate MD. This is a specialty procedure offered at additional cost beyond the standard membership. He has extensive training and hands-on experience in this area.
Yes. Dr. Balin performs vasectomies at Advocate MD. Like prolotherapy, vasectomy carries an additional cost beyond the monthly membership fee.
Dr. Balin earned his undergraduate degree from Harvard University and his medical degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine. He completed his Family Medicine residency at the University of Missouri-Columbia, graduating as Chief Resident.
Dr. Balin values keeping medical decisions between the doctor and the patient, free from administrative interference. He appreciates the time the DPC model provides to work through complex cases carefully. His broad background in full-spectrum Family Medicine, combined with his procedural expertise, allows him to handle a wide range of patient needs.
Dr. Balin treats the full range of Family Medicine conditions and has a specific focus on musculoskeletal and sports-related concerns. He manages back pain, neck pain, knee pain, hip pain, shoulder pain, and osteoarthritis, and he performs joint injections and other procedures to address these conditions directly.
Dr. Balin has practiced Family Medicine for most of his career, beginning at Dean Clinic in Oregon, WI after his residency. He held department leadership positions at the Oregon Clinic and practiced full-spectrum Family Medicine including OB, inpatient, nursing home, and home visits across his career.
Doctor profile last updated March 24, 2026