Dr. Vijay Balaji

As a new mother, discovering my 6-month-old had a congenital heart defect was terrifying. Dr. Balaji's approach with infants is magical - he used a stuffed animal to demonstrate the procedure to us! Our daughter's successful ASD closure feels like a miracle thanks to his expertise.

I came in for what I thought was a routine stress test, but Dr. Balaji detected subtle irregularities others had missed. His insistence on further investigation revealed early stage blockages that we addressed preventatively. His attention to detail literally saved me from a future heart attack.

After my complex double valve replacement, Dr. Balaji visited me twice daily, even on weekends. He personally adjusted medications based on how I was responding and created a customized recovery plan. Five years later, I'm hiking mountains thanks to his extraordinary surgical skill and postoperative care.

My follow-up visit with Dr. Balaji was unlike any doctor's appointment I've had. Instead of rushing, he spent 45 minutes reviewing my lifestyle, diet, and even stress management techniques. He doesn't just treat hearts - he cares for the whole person.

My 82-year-old father was rushed to MIOT with severe chest pain. Dr. Vijay Balaji not only performed an emergency angioplasty with incredible precision but sat with our family for an hour explaining every detail in simple terms. His calm demeanor during the crisis was reassuring beyond words.