{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":["Person","Physician"],"name":"Richard C. Ballantyne, DO","medicalSpecialty":"General Surgery","knowsLanguage":["English"],"url":"https://stlukesonline.org/en/get-care/providers/ballantyne-richard","usNPI":"1174745582","image":"https://assets.slhs.org/images/assets/Ballantyne-Richard.jpg/fa6f5f7e21e011f09a110e2b2a9a8620","description":"Richard Ballantyne, DO has particular interest in advanced laparoscopic hernia and colon surgery as well as thyroid and parathyroid surgery. He is skilled in the performance of da Vinci® robotic surgery for hernia, GERD; diverticulitis; colon cancer and idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). His robotic procedural expertise includes inguinal and ventral hernia repair, hiatal hernia repair with fundoplication, partial colectomy, sigmoid colon resection, and splenectomy. Originally from the Treasure Valley, Dr. Ballantyne earned his bachelor's degree from Idaho State University. He is a member of the Idaho Medical Association and Ada County Medical Society.","hospitalAffiliation":{"@type":"Organization","name":"St. Luke's Health System","url":"https://stlukesonline.org"},"isAcceptingNewPatients":true,"address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","streetAddress":"9850 W. St. Luke's Dr. North Entrance, Suite 260","addressLocality":"Nampa","addressRegion":"ID","postalCode":"83687","addressCountry":"US"},"telephone":"(208) 381-6930","alumniOf":[{"@type":"EducationalOrganization","name":"Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine"},{"@type":"EducationalOrganization","name":"Mercy Medical Center"}],"healthPlanNetworkID":"St. Luke's Health Partners","aggregateRating":{"@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.8,"ratingCount":592},"review":[{"@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-06-30T00:00:00","reviewBody":"Came across as a little gruff, but overall I was comfortable and pleased with the visit","reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4.83}},{"@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-06-08T00:00:00","reviewBody":"It was a wonderful consultation and I didn't feel stressed about having surgery.","reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5}},{"@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-05-26T00:00:00","reviewBody":"Very pleasant and answered my question and concerns.","reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5}},{"@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-05-17T00:00:00","reviewBody":"Absolutely loved Dr Ballantyne. I was greeted with a warm smile and friendly hand shake. He was excellent at explaining the extent of my injury and prepping for my upcoming surgery.","reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5}},{"@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-04-28T00:00:00","reviewBody":"Good","reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4.67}},{"@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-04-27T00:00:00","reviewBody":"Informed that mesh would be used for the surgery. I had questions regarding mesh failure. Dr. Ballantyne explained about past failures and how the process and mesh has changed to eliminate failure. He said he had them and had no problem's. He also explained further tests and preoperative evaluation with another team.","reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5}},{"@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-04-19T00:00:00","reviewBody":"He was very informative included me in all the conversation I really genuinely like him","reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5}},{"@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-03-23T00:00:00","reviewBody":"(Translated by Reputation) Excellent

(Original) Excelente","reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5}},{"@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-02-24T00:00:00","reviewBody":"Haven't met anyone that wasn't dealing with me with care and concern","reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5}},{"@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-02-22T00:00:00","reviewBody":"Dr. Ballantyne explained everything in a way I had a great understanding. He answered the questions I had regarding my visit.","reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5}},{"@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-02-18T00:00:00","reviewBody":"Dr. Ballantyne was very personable and explained everything very well. Genuinely cares about my health.","reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5}},{"@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-02-11T00:00:00","reviewBody":"Dr. Ballantyne answered all my questions, showed me the latest images, and discussed my issues and possible future needs eloquently and completely.","reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5}}]}