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Dr. Sandhya Balaram, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 55
Dr. Sandhya Balaram, MD
5.0 (5 Ratings)

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

About

Dr. Sandhya Balaram, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Brooklyn, NY and has 31 years experience. They 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.They currently practice at NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Brooklyn - Multispecialty and are affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Queens and Weill Cornell Medical Center. At present, Dr. Balaram received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Their 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, New York, NY 10065
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Experience and Background Check

Maze Procedure
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Maze Procedure
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Maze Procedure
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Diseases
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Septal Defect
Cardiac Tamponade
Carotid Artery Disease
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Constipation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Coronary Artery Dissection
Ebstein's Anomaly
Endocarditis
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Mediastinal Tumors
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
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
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Septal Defect
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Atherectomy
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Colectomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Excision
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Gastrotomy
Heart Defect Repair
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)
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mitral Valve Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
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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Jun 16, 2022
Today makes 5 years I had open heart surgery quadruple bypass if it wasn't for dr. Balaram I would have been here today bless her she's the best
Hector m ortiz — Jun 16, 2022
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Sandhya Balaram, MD is a cardiothoracic surgery specialist 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.
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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
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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 Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Queens 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 Brooklyn Methodist Hospital

    506 6th St, Brooklyn, NY

  • NewYork-Presbyterian Queens

    5645 Main St, Flushing, NY

  • Weill Cornell Medical Center

    525 E 68th St, New York, NY

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