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Summary
Dr. Leora Balsam is a cardiovascular surgeon specializing in cardiovascular disease and surgery. She earned her medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed both her residency and fellowship at Stanford University Medical Center. With 28 years of experience in cardiovascular care, Dr. Balsam holds dual board certifications in Surgery from the American Board of Surgery and Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery from the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. She is fluent in English and Hebrew.
Dr. Balsam practices at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus in Worcester, Massachusetts, and maintains an affiliation with Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital. Her expertise includes treating coronary artery disease and heart muscle problems caused by reduced blood flow. She performs advanced heart procedures including coronary artery bypass surgery and minimally-invasive heart operations that require smaller incisions for faster recovery.
Dr. Balsam practices at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus in Worcester, Massachusetts, and maintains an affiliation with Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital. Her expertise includes treating coronary artery disease and heart muscle problems caused by reduced blood flow. She performs advanced heart procedures including coronary artery bypass surgery and minimally-invasive heart operations that require smaller incisions for faster recovery.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 28 years of experience
- 19 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, Hebrew
- Stanford University Medical Center
- 2 specialties
- 12 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Female
Office Location
UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus
55 Lake Ave NWorcester, MA 01655 Tel: (508) 334-3278
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| Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease | Diagnostic Radiology | Cardiovascular Disease |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
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| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Hebrew | Speaks English | ||
| Worcester , MA | Cambridge , MA | Worcester , MA | Westborough , MA |
| Med School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA | Med School: University of Toledo Medical School | Med School: University Of Khartoum Faculty Of Medicine | Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Leora B Balsam
Medical Specialties
Leora B Balsam has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Leora B Balsam has the following 12 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
28 Years Experience
Leora B Balsam holds an expired medical license in the state of Massachusetts. They are board certified in Surgery and Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery by the American Board of Surgery and American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
Board Certifications
Board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery and board certified in Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Massachusetts that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at Stanford University Medical Center.
Residency
Completed their residency at Stanford University Medical Center.
Medical School
Graduated from Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA in 1998.
NPI Number
Leora B Balsam's NPI number is 1083800585.
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- Which hospitals is Leora Balsam affiliated with?
- Leora Balsam is affiliated with Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital.
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