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Keki Balsara, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Washington, DC, MedStar Washington Hospital Center

KekiRohintonBalsaraMD

Thoracic Surgery • Washington, DC

Cardiovascular Surgery

Surgical Director, Heart Transplant at MedStar Washington Hospital Center

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Overview of Dr. Balsara

As a board-certified cardiac surgeon and intensivist with nearly 10 years of experience in the field, Dr. Balsara sees patients across the entire spectrum of cardiac disease. This includes coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, aortic pathology, and complex re-operative surgery. He has a particular interest in end-stage heart failure, heart transplantation, and mechanical circulatory support. He brings with him a wealth of experience in expanding both the donor and recipient pools for transplantation, including the use of hepatitis-C and DCD-donors, as well as broad utilization of the TransMedics® OCS™ Heart System platform and normothermic regional perfusion.

Additional clinical interests include cardiac critical care and end-of-life care. Dr. Balsara has a particular interest in quality improvement and standardization of care to improve outcomes, reduce waste, and increase access to care. In particular, he is passionate about leveraging the scale of health systems to offer a variety of cutting-edge therapies to patients from varied geographic and economic backgrounds who have previously been denied access.

Education & Training

  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 2011 - 2014
  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalFellowship, Surgical Critical Care, 2010 - 2011
  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalResidency, Surgery, 2003 - 2010
  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 2003 - 2004
  • Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
    Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaClass of 2003

Certifications & Licensure

  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2011 - 2024
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2022 - 2024
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2022 - 2024
  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 2014 - 2023
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2018 - 2023
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 2020 - 2020
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2015 - 2020
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery Surgical Critical Care
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • 46 Cardiology Leaders on the Move in 2022
    46 Cardiology Leaders on the Move in 2022January 23rd, 2023

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Keki Balsara, Dr. Keki Balsara, MD, Dr. K Balsara, Dr. Keki Rohinton Balsara