Vasilis C Babaliaros Emory Faculty
Vasilis C Babaliaros Emory Faculty

Vasilis C Babaliaros, MD

Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology, Structural Heart Disease Cardiology, Adult Congenital Heart Disease

4.9 - 141 Ratings

Emory Heart & Vascular Center at Clifton Campus

1365 Clifton Road Northeast, Bldg A, Fl 2, Atlanta, GA 30322
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(404) 778-5299

About

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.

Languages

  • English
  • Greek

Emory Affiliation

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

Academic Title

  • Professor

Year Started Practicing

  • 2000

Locations

Emory Heart & Vascular Center at Clifton Campus

1365 Clifton Road Northeast
Bldg A, Fl 2
Atlanta, GA 30322

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Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5 overall rating 141 ratings

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

4.9 Provider showed concern
4.9 Provider explained things clearly
4.9 Provider discussed treatment options
4.9 Provider included you in decisions
4.9 Likelihood of recommending this provider
5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-09

Dr. Babaliaros always shows great concern. I trust his ability and I tell people I know of a great valve cardiologist.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-31

Very good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-31

Dr.B lived up to his excellent reputation

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-12

Dr. Baballaeos was complete with his exam.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-19

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 Reviewed on 2025-11-18

Dr. B and his fellow were incredibly thoughtful and thorough. They are clearly experts in their field.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-14

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 Reviewed on 2025-11-11

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 Reviewed on 2025-11-04

Super visit from start to finish!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-13

Dr. Babaliaros Is excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-21

Excellent, have never received better

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-15

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 Reviewed on 2025-05-28

Very impressed so far

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-13

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 Reviewed on 2025-05-09

Excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-31

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 Reviewed on 2025-02-28

Dr. Babalairos, he really cares about me. He wants me to have decent quality of life.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-01

Very pleased. Doctor was attentive and willing to answer all of my questions.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-07

I highly recommend Dr. B

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-19

I'm blessed to have Dr, Babaliaros and his team on my side.

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-11

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-10

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 Reviewed on 2024-08-13

Explanation of procedures was very good. The booklet was very informative.

Credentials

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