Overview
Leora Balsam is a Cardiologist in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Balsam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Marfan Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Marfan Syndrome, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Transplant.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 106 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 2 articles in the study of Marfan Syndrome.
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Locations
55 Lake Ave N, Worcester, MA 01655
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Massachusetts General Hospital
Eric Isselbacher is a Cardiologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Isselbacher is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Marfan Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Marfan Syndrome, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Pacemaker Implantation.
Brigham And Women's Hospital, Heart And Vascular Center
Dr. Michael N. Singh is a cardiovascular medicine specialist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) and an instructor in pediatrics at Harvard Medical School.Dr. Singh received his medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine. He completed a combined residency in medicine/pediatrics at Medical College of Ohio Hospital (now The University of Toledo Medical Center). Dr. Singh then completed a cardiology fellowship at Baystate Medical Center and fellowships in adult congenital heart disease, congenital echocardiography, Marfan syndrome/related connective tissue disorders, and pulmonary hypertension at BWH and Boston Children's Hospital. He is board certified in internal medicine, pediatrics and cardiovascular disease.Dr. Singh’s clinical interests include congenital heart disease, connective tissue disorder and Marfan syndrome. The author of 11 peer-reviewed publications, his research focuses on Marfan syndrome, adults with congenital heart disease and aortic valve dysfunction. Dr. Singh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Marfan Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Marfan Syndrome, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), and Truncus Arteriosus.
Patricia Rompf is a Pediatric Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Rompf is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Marfan Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Arachnodactyly, Marfan Syndrome, Double Outlet Left Ventricle, and Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Balsam isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Advanced
- Aortic DissectionDr. Balsam isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Experienced
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Balsam isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Balsam isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Balsam isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Balsam isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Balsam isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Balsam isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
