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Seshadri Balaji, M.D., Ph.D.

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  • Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Cardiology, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Cardiology
  • Pediatric Cardiology

Locations and contact

I see patients at
White building on stilts over a parking lot
Doernbecher Children's Hospital
503-346-0640
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Central Oregon Pediatric Associates
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Asante Medical Arts Building
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RiverBend Pavilion
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About me

Dr. Balaji specializes in caring for kids with heart problems. He has advanced training in heart rhythm problems (conditions that make the heart too fast, too slow or pose risk of death from rhythm problems). Dr. Balaji finds it extremely rewarding to work with kids and their families because he can help them, make them better, and watch them grow up as he sees them at follow up.

In his spare time, Dr. Balaji enjoys spending time with his family, including his wife and two daughters. When he does get some time to himself, he enjoys reading, writing, hiking and watching old movies. 

Read more about Dr. Balaji’s international webinar series through this SADS Foundation website.

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • M.D., 1986, Royal College of Physicians
    • Ph.D., 2007, Vrije University

  • Residency

    • Pediatrics, Hospital for Sick Children, London, UK, 1987

  • Fellowship

    • Fellowship in pediatric cardiology, Hospital for Sick Children, London, UK, 1991

  • Certifications

    • Board Certified in Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics, 2003

Memberships and associations:

  • American College of Cardiology
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.7 out of 5 (30 Ratings, 8 Reviews)

The patient ratings score is an average of all responses to the question "How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends (on a scale of 0 to 10)" on our nationally-recognized NRC patient surveys.

  1. Asked many questions to understand patients history and help diagnose more accurately. Very thorough explained about the surgery and have both options opened. Very kind, polite, and attentive. All this gives me ease about our ultimate decision for our child's health and the right doctor to help.

  2. He offered clear and detailed information, listened to my questions and provided thoughtful responses as well as follow up recommendations

  3. Great experience

  4. Listens, practical and explains things clearly. Interacts amazing effort with my ASD kiddo

  5. Very reassuring

  6. MD was kind and informative, I felt like he cared about my daughter.

  7. OHSU is one of the best

  8. Dr. Balaji was kind, professional, and empathetic.