Vasilis C Babaliaros, MD

4.9144 ratings

Structural Heart Disease CardiologyInterventional CardiologyAdult Congenital Heart Disease

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Languages

English
Greek

About Vasilis C Babaliaros

Emory Affiliation

Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
Emory Healthcare Network
Emory Physician Group Practice

Academic Title

Professor

Year Started Practicing

2000

About the Provider

Vasilis Babaliaros, MD is the co-director of the Emory Structural Heart & Valve Center at Emory Healthcare and co-director of the Adult Congenital Heart Intervention team within the Emory Adult Congenital Heart Center. He has more than 10 years experience in interventional cardiology focused on structural heart and valve disease including clinical research.
Dr. Babaliaros is a Professor of Medicine of Interventional Cardiology at Emory University. He received his Biomedical Engineering degree at Duke University (1992), his medical degree at Emory University (1996), and completed his training in Internal Medicine and Cardiology at Emory (2003). In 2004, he completed fellowship training in Interventional Cardiology at Emory University and then continued sub-specialty training in Valvular Interventional Cardiology under Alain Cribier, MD at the University of Rouen, France (2005). He joined the faculty working with Peter Block, MD as the Associate Director of the Emory Center for Valvular Intervention and Structural Heart Disease Treatment in 2006. Dr. Babaliarosí research interests are in Valvular and Structural Heart Disease. Specifically, he was a member of the original team that pioneered percutaneous aortic valve replacement in France. His research efforts continue in the field of aortic stenosis, but have also grown to include catheter based therapies for the treatment of mitral regurgitation, aortic insufficiency, and pulmonic valve disease. He is also involved in the current circulatory assist devices that are placed percutaneously for the treatment of cardiogenic shock and high-risk intervention support. Dr. Babaliaros teaches general cardiology and heart catheterization, but devotes most of his teaching efforts training future interventional cardiologists catheter techniques for the treatment of valvular heart disease and circulatory support. He also teaches medical students, medical residents and cardiology fellows clinical research.

Interpretive Services

To provide the highest quality of care, interpreter services may be utilized to ensure proper communication of medical information for deaf, hard-of-hearing, and non-English speaking patients or family members.

Academic Profile

https://med.emory.edu/directory/profile/?u=VBABALI

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Locations

Emory Heart & Vascular Center at Clifton Campus
- 1365 Clifton Road Northeast, Bldg A, Fl 2, Atlanta, GA 30322
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Expertise

Education

Fellowship: Emory University School of Medicine, Interventional Cardiology, 2004
Fellowship: Emory University School of Medicine, Cardiology, 2003
Residency: Emory University School of Medicine, Internal Medicine, 2000
Medical Education: Emory University School of Medicine, MD, 1996

Board Certifications

Interventional Cardiology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2004
Cardiovascular Disease: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2003
Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1999

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

144 ratings

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5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 3/31/2026
Very good
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 3/31/2026
Dr.B lived up to his excellent reputation
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 12/12/2025
Dr. Baballaeos was complete with his exam.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 11/19/2025
Dr. Banaliaros was very patient and listened very carefully. He discussed my condition and treatment options in depth. I was very pleased
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 11/18/2025
Dr. B and his fellow were incredibly thoughtful and thorough. They are clearly experts in their field.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 11/14/2025
Oh my goodness, Dr. Babaliaros and his resident/fellow walk on WATER. They were amazing, priceless, kind, compassionate, caring and incredibly informative. Please clone them and give them both a raise. They are a testament to the profession. I feel honored they took the time to see me and gave me such well thought out advice. Eternally grateful!
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 11/11/2025
Communication with Dr D'Antonio was very goodhelpful and concise. Interaction with Dr Babaliaros was incrediblethorough in his assessment and discussion of plan of treatment. Took a great deal of time in answering questions with a caring attitude. I encountered professional and considerate employees throughout the entire visit!
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 11/4/2025
Super visit from start to finish!
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 8/13/2025
Dr. Babaliaros Is excellent
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 7/21/2025
Excellent, have never received better
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 7/15/2025
My physician and his team went the extra mile to try and address my problems. My husband and i were impressed
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 5/28/2025
Very impressed so far
4 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 5/13/2025
I was talking to at least 3 or 4 people, many with pronounced accents & I was having a difficult time following all the conversation. Dr. B got on & he was so easy to understand
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 5/9/2025
Excellent
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 3/31/2025
My experience, with Dr. Babaliaros and his team, was great! He and his team explained, listened, and expressed concern about exploring and understanding my condition. I am confident that I am under the care of an amazing team!
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 2/28/2025
Dr. Babalairos, he really cares about me. He wants me to have decent quality of life.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 2/1/2025
Very pleased. Doctor was attentive and willing to answer all of my questions.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 1/7/2025
I highly recommend Dr. B
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 12/19/2024
I'm blessed to have Dr, Babaliaros and his team on my side.
4 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 12/11/2024
Good
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 12/10/2024
Dr.Babalorius is an excellent cardiologist both in his skills and as physician who listens to the patients and advice sensibly.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 8/13/2024
Explanation of procedures was very good. The booklet was very informative.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 5/24/2024
Most these questions don't apply.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 5/21/2024
Good
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 5/16/2024
I've been in Stone Mountain, GA for nearly 19 years and Dr.B. Is the best and most concerned doctor I have ever had the privilege of knowing. I wish all the physicians had his personality!
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 5/7/2024
Doctor Babaliaros Is outstanding!
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 4/30/2024
Fabulous staff. Worked together like clockwork. Everyone was at the top of their game. A well-run unit.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 4/30/2024
Awesome !!! Always
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 4/25/2024
All my questions were answered in detail
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 4/23/2024
Dr Babaliaros was very concerned about my case. He was very informative about the procedure I'm being considered for.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 4/23/2024
Very good