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Dr. Sandhya Balaram, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 55
Dr. Sandhya Balaram, MD
5.0 (7 Ratings)

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Dr. Sandhya Balaram, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Brooklyn, NY.
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Dr. Sandhya Balaram, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 55
Brooklyn, NY
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Sandhya Balaram, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Brooklyn, NY.
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Dr. Balaram graduated from University of Missouri School of Medicine in 1993 and completed a residency at Creighton University School of Med|University of Wi Hospital and Cli.Dr. Sandhya Balaram, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Brooklyn, NY and has 31 years experience. Dr. Balaram currently practices at NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Brooklyn - Multispecialty and are affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center, Newyork-Presbyterian Queens, Newyork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital and Weill Cornell Medical Center. At present, Dr. Balaram received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Balaram's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Balaram is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Brooklyn - Multispecialty
    263 7th Ave Ste 4H, Brooklyn, NY 11215
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  2. 2 Cardiothoracic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical Center
    525 E 68th St # M-404, New York, NY 10065
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Experience and Background Check

Pulmonary Insufficiency
Mitral Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Disease
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Mitral Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Disease
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Mitral Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Atrial Fibrillation
Carotid Artery Disease
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Aortic Valve Surgery
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Maze Procedure
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Adhesive Pericarditis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Aortopulmonary Septal Defect
Atrial Septal Defect
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Tamponade
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Constipation
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ebstein's Anomaly
Endocarditis
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Ileus
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Inguinal Hernia
Interstitial Lung Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Mediastinal Tumors
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Osteosarcoma
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Septal Defect
Septic Embolism
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Subacute Endocarditis
Systolic Heart Failure
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thymomas
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Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Typical Atrial Flutter
Umbilical Hernia
Unstable Angina
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Atherectomy
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Colectomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Excision
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Gastrotomy
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Impella Device
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
Mitral Valve Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Thoracentesis
Tilt_Testing
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

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Jul 16, 2024
Successful aortic dissection surgery and valve replacement.
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Sandhya Balaram, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Brooklyn, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Missouri School of Medicine in 1993. She specializes in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Biography
Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • University of Missouri School of Medicine
    1993
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Creighton University School of Med|University of Wi Hospital and Cli
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Sandhya Balaram, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Balaram's profile.

Dr. Sandhya Balaram, MD is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center, Newyork-Presbyterian Queens, Newyork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital and Weill Cornell Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Sandhya Balaram, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Dr. Balaram has over 31 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center

    622 W 168th St, New York, NY

  • Newyork-Presbyterian Queens

    5645 Main St, Flushing, NY

  • Newyork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital

    506 6th St, Brooklyn, NY

  • Weill Cornell Medical Center

    525 E 68th St, New York, NY

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