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Dr. Sandhya Balaram, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
5.0 (5)
Map Pin Small Brooklyn, NY
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Sandhya Balaram, MD

Dr. Sandhya Balaram, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Brooklyn, NY. They specialize in Cardiothoracic Surgery, has 31 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of Missouri School of Medicine and is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center, Mount Sinai Morningside, NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Queens and Weill Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Balaram, completed a residency at Creighton University School of Med|University of Wi Hospital and Cli. Patients rated Dr. Balaram an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Balaram works at NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Brooklyn - Multispecialty in Brooklyn, NY with other offices in New York, NY. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Balaram's Office Locations

  1. 1
    NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Brooklyn - Multispecialty
    263 7th Ave Ste 4H, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 509-6518
  2. 2
    Cardiothoracic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical Center
    525 E 68th St, New York, NY 10065 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 509-6518

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Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
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Carotid Artery Stent Placement
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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
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Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
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    Specialties*
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 31 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • Female
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    NPI Number
    • 1215926837
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Creighton University School of Med|University of Wi Hospital and Cli
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Missouri School of Medicine
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    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center
    • Mount Sinai Morningside
    • NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
    • NewYork-Presbyterian Queens
    • Weill Cornell Medical Center

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