About
Kiruthika Balasundaram, MD is a general, non-invasive cardiologist originally from the UK and India. She completed her Cardiology fellowship at Mount Sinai Morningside in 2017 and joined Mount Sinai's faculty immediately after. She has built extensive experience in preventive cardiology and general cardiology over the years since.
Dr. Balasundaram sees patients across a broad range of cardiac pathology, including cardiovascular disease risk stratification in asymptomatic individuals, hypertension, lipid disorders, arrhythmias, valvular heart disease, heart failure, and hereditary cardiomyopathies. She strongly believes in prevention and early detection, and she builds individualized plans for every patient based on their unique health profile.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Cardiology Fellowship, Mount Sinai Morningside (2017)
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Balasundaram right for?
Dr. Balasundaram is a strong fit for adults seeking proactive cardiovascular care. Patients with hypertension, lipid disorders, or a family history of heart disease benefit from her preventive focus. She also sees patients managing arrhythmias, valvular conditions, heart failure, or hereditary cardiomyopathies. Those who want individualized cardiac risk assessment and early intervention will find her approach well-suited to their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Balasundaram treats a broad range of cardiac conditions. These include hypertension, lipid disorders, arrhythmias, valvular heart disease, heart failure, and hereditary cardiomyopathies. She also performs cardiovascular disease risk stratification for asymptomatic patients who want to understand their heart health proactively.
Yes, prevention and early detection are central to Dr. Balasundaram's practice. She builds individualized care plans for each patient based on their unique health profile. Her background in preventive cardiology means she actively works to identify and reduce cardiac risk before symptoms develop.
Dr. Balasundaram completed her cardiology fellowship at Mount Sinai Morningside in 2017. She joined Mount Sinai's faculty immediately after finishing her fellowship and has practiced there since.
Dr. Balasundaram is a general, non-invasive cardiologist. She does not perform invasive procedures. Her focus is on diagnosing and managing cardiac conditions through non-invasive evaluation, risk stratification, and individualized treatment planning.
Yes, Dr. Balasundaram regularly sees asymptomatic patients for cardiovascular disease risk stratification. Many of her patients come in without symptoms but want a thorough assessment of their cardiac risk. She uses each patient's personal health profile to guide a tailored prevention plan.
Dr. Balasundaram has roots in both the UK and India. She completed her cardiology fellowship at Mount Sinai Morningside in 2017 and has remained on Mount Sinai's faculty since then, building her clinical experience across preventive and general cardiology.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026