Leora B. Balsam
Expertise in
2
conditions

Dr. Leora B. Balsam

Thoracic Surgery
55 Lake Avenue North, 
Worcester, MA 
Offers Telehealth
28 Years of Experience
Referral may be required
Expertise in
2
conditions
55 Lake Avenue North, 
Worcester, MA 

Overview

Leora Balsam is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. She has been practicing medicine for over 28 years.

Dr. Balsam is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Marfan Syndrome, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Transplant.

Dr. Balsam is board certified in Cardiac Surgery. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 105 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 1998

Residency

Stanford University Medical Center

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in NY

Board Certifications

Cardiac Surgery

Fellowships

Stanford University Medical Center

Hospital Affiliations

Umass Memorial Medical Center/university Campus
Umass Memorial Healthalliance Hospitals

Languages Spoken

English
Hebrew

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO

Locations

UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus
55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA 01655

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Leora B. Balsam

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Leora B. Balsam?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Leora B. Balsam by calling their office at 508-334-3278. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Leora B. Balsam a top-rated expert for Heart Bypass Surgery?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Leora B. Balsam is classified as an Distinguished expert for Heart Bypass Surgery, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Leora B. Balsam specialize in?

While Dr. Leora B. Balsam is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Bypass Surgery, Aortic Dissection, and Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.

Does Dr. Leora B. Balsam accept my insurance?

Dr. Leora B. Balsam accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and UnitedHealthcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 508-334-3278 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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.

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