Chandler Balkman

MSPO, CPO

Chandler earned a Master of Science in Orthotics and Prosthetics at Baylor College of Medicine and a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Brigham Young University. He has studied and worked alongside some of the nation’s leading prosthetists and orthotists in California, Texas, Washington State, and North Carolina, and learned as much as he could about emerging technologies in the field.

Because of his unusual amputation type, Chandler never had a prosthesis that fit comfortably. After eight years of pain, he and two colleagues invented an entirely new design called the Baylor Socket for hip disarticulation. This innovative device provides comfort and performance for those with hip-level amputations.

Chandler has been involved with the Amputee Coalition for many years as a Certified Peer Visitor, meeting with and supporting amputees from all over the world.

Chandler is an avid skier and outdoorsman and even spent time training for the Paralympics in ski racing! He continues to enjoy skiing off the racehill and in the backcountry. In his patient care, Chandler’s goal is to help people do what makes them stronger.