Dragos Balf, MD

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An Expert in Interventional Cardiology

Dr. Dragos Balf treats a wide variety of heart conditions.

He specializes in:

  • Acute myocardial infarction
  • Cardiogenic shock
  • Complex, high-risk and indicated percutaneous coronary interventions
  • Coronary artery disease
  • Diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures
  • Percutaneous hemodynamic support
  • Percutaneous valve therapies
  • Radial catheterization
  • Rotational atherectomy
  • Structural heart disease
  • Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)
  • Valvular heart disease

Dr. Balf is a specialist in left atrial appendage closure procedures using WATCHMAN technology. This device blocks the left atrial appendage of the heart, which is where stroke-causing blood clots most often form in patients with atrial fibrillation.

Speaks: English

Specialties

  • Cardiology
  • Interventional Cardiology

(701) 323-5202

Background Information

Education History

Fellowship:
Interventional Cardiology: St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester, MA (2006-2007) Cardiovascular Disease: Hospital of Saint Raphael, New Haven, CT (2003-2006)
Residency:
Hospital of Saint Raphael, New Haven, CT (1998-2001)
Internship:
Central Military Hospital, Bucharest, Romania (1996-1998)
Medical School:
Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania (1990-1996)

Board Certifications:
Internal Medicine; Cardiovascular Disease; Interventional Cardiology: American Board of Internal Medicine National Board of Echocardiography Board of Nuclear Cardiology

Experience & Research

Professional Membership:

  • American Society of Echocardiography

Personal Interests

Dr. Balf enjoys traveling, running, hiking, biking and swimming.

Awards and Distinctions

Fellow of the American College of Cardiology

Additional Locations

Sanford Health Watford City Clinic

709 Fourth Ave. NE.
Watford City, North Dakota 58854

(701) 842-3740

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