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Michael Balk, MD, Cardiology, Atlanta, GA, Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital

MichaelAlanBalkMDFACC, FAHA

Cardiology Atlanta, GA

Nuclear Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Imaging, Non-Invasive Cardiology

Chief Quality Officer, Emory St. Joseph's Hospital www.michaelbalkmd.com

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  • Office

    Chief Quality Officer,Emory St. Joseph's Hospital
    5665 peachtree dunwoody Rd
    Atlanta, GA 30342
    Phone+1 678-843-7130
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Summary

  • Dr. Michael Balk is a cardiologist in Atlanta, GA and is affiliated with Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital of Atlanta. He received his medical degree from Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and has been in practice 30 years. He specializes in adult congenital heart disease, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, and non-invasive cardiology and is experienced in general cardiology, interventional cardiology, percutaneous coronary intervention, nuclear cardiology, and cardiac ct / mri.

Education & Training

  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1991 - 1994
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Internal Medicine, 1987 - 1990
  • Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
    Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaClass of 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1991 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1988 - 2008
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1990 - 2000
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease
  • CBNCNuclear Cardiology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Diamond Provider-FY21 Top 1% Provider Recognition List Emory Health care, 2021
  • President President, Board of Directors, Metro Atlanta- Greater Southeast Affiliate, American Heart Association, 2016-2018
  • Vitals Vitals’ Top 10 Patient-Rated Cardiologist, 2012
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Digital Stethoscope—Improved Auscultation at the Bedside  
    Barry Silverman and Michael Balk, American Journal of Cardiology, 3/15/2019
  • Digital Stethoscope—Improved Auscultation at the Bedside  
    Barry Silverman and Michael Balk, American Journal of Cardiology, 3/1/2019

Abstracts/Posters

  • “Office Based Measurement Of Waist And Hip Circumference By Cardiologists Does Not Translate Into Improved Subsequent Measurements Or Reduced Weight.”.
    Kaleka P, Patel P, Patel R, Balk M, Singh N., American College of Cardiology 60th Annual Scientific Session and i2 Summit,, 1/1/2011

Other

  • Tucson Desert”, 
    Michael Balk MD
    NEJM 366;6 Feb 9,2012 - 2/9/2012

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations