Sandhya Balaram, MD, PhD

Your First Visit: What You Should Know

If you or a loved one has been referred to a cardiac surgeon, you may find yourself with more questions than answers: Should you opt for traditional surgery or consider today’s advanced minimally-invasive techniques? What can you expect in terms of recovery time – and a return to an active life? Should you even have heart surgery at all?

During your first visit with Dr. Balaram, she’ll help you answer these questions – and more. While each patient’s individual condition – and therefore their initial consultation – is different, in general, you should expect Dr. Balaram to:

Thoroughly review the results of tests you’ve already had done, such as an echocardiogram, CT scan, and/or cardiac catheterization. Bring all results with you to your visit, or have them sent to our office by your doctor.
Determine whether or not further testing is needed
Perform a general physical exam
Talk to you about your personal priorities and lifestyle goals
Discuss your treatment options.

Working together, Dr. Balaram will help you decide the best treatment option . . . and will be there for you, every step of the way. If you or someone you know would like to schedule an appointment for a cardiac surgery consult with Dr. Sandhya Balaram, please call 212-523-2798. .

Sandhya Balaram,
MD, PhD

Interim Chief, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery Director, Women's Open Heart Program St. Luke's and Roosevelt Hospitals

Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

Sandhya Balaram, MD, PhD
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	Your First Visit: What You Should Know If you or a loved one has been referred to a cardiac surgeon, you may find yourself with more questions than answers: Should you opt for traditional surgery or consider today’s advanced minimally-invasive techniques? What can you expect in terms of recovery time – and a return to an active life? Should you even have heart surgery at all? During your first visit with Dr. Balaram, she’ll help you answer these questions – and more. While each patient’s individual condition – and therefore their initial consultation – is different, in general, you should expect Dr. Balaram to: Thoroughly review the results of tests you’ve already had done, such as an echocardiogram, CT scan, and/or cardiac catheterization. Bring all results with you to your visit, or have them sent to our office by your doctor. Determine whether or not further testing is needed Perform a general physical exam Talk to you about your personal priorities and lifestyle goals Discuss your treatment options. Working together, Dr. Balaram will help you decide the best treatment option . . . and will be there for you, every step of the way. If you or someone you know would like to schedule an appointment for a cardiac surgery consult with Dr. Sandhya Balaram, please call 212-523-2798. . HOME \| YOUR FIRST VISIT \| TREATMENT OPTIONS \| CONTACT US ©2010 Dr. Sandhya Balaram, MD, Phd.
Sandhya Balaram, MD, PhD Interim Chief, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery Director, Women's Open Heart Program St. Luke's and Roosevelt Hospitals Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons