Bal M. Sahay
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
221 Mitton Street North Sarnia Ontario, N7T6H5About
Dr. Bal Sahay is a cardiologist practicing in Sarnia, Ontario. Dr. Sahay specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Sahay also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
King George's Medical University
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Attending Physician, University of Manitoba General Hospital, 1968-1972 -
- Director of CCU and Cardiovascular Services, Roseland Hospital, Chicago -
- Professor of Medicine at the University of Health Sciences, St John's Hospital, Antigua -
Internships
- King George's Medical College Hospital
Fellowships
- Beth Israel Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Winnipeg General Hospital (Cardiology)
Professional Society Memberships
- American Heart Association, Canadian Cardiovascular Society, European Respiratory Society, European Society of Echocardiography, Canadian Society of Echocardiography, American Society of Echocardiography, Canadian Society of Nuclear Cardiology, American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, European Association of Cardiac Prevention and Rehabilitation, Canadian Association of Cardiac Rehabilitation, Amer
Articles and Publications
- Principal Investigator of International Cooperative Peer Review Journal Published Cardiovascular Clinical Trials, Several other publications in journals
What do you attribute your success to?
Compassion and hard work.
Hobbies / Sports
- Traveling
Favorite professional publications
- New England Journal of Medicine
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