About Nicholas Balaji, MD
Dr. Nicholas Balaji is a specialty care cardiologist board certified in interventional cardiology, nuclear cardiology, cardiovascular disease, and internal medicine. He joins Inova Medical Group with over 10 years of clinical experience. He has a special interest in the management of coronary artery disease and radial artery catheterization for diagnostic and therapeutic coronary interventions.
Dr. Balaji became interested in cardiology because of the continuing technological advances within the field. His goal is to help promote cardiovascular health, and to develop a collaborative treatment plan to prevent future illness, manage chronic conditions, and improve quality of life for patients and their families.
A native of Rochester, New York, Dr. Balaji currently resides in Alexandria, VA with his wife and two young children. In his spare time he likes to spend time with his family, jog, and has an interest in photography.
Watch Dr. Balaji's Live Chat where he discusses heart health.
Background
Medical Education
University of Michigan Medical School 2003Residency
Training Specialty: Internal Medicine
6/19/2003 - 6/30/2006
Fellowships
Training Specialty: Cardiology
7/1/2007 - 6/30/2010
Training Specialty: Interventional Cardiology
7/1/2010 - 6/30/2011
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