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David Balzer, MD
Professor, Pediatrics, Washington University School of Medicine
Dr. David T. Balzer is a professor of pediatrics at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri, with a subspecialty focus in pediatric interventional cardiology. He treats infants, children, adolescents, and adults with congenital heart disease, including specific conditions such as muscular ventricular septal defects (VSDs), pulmonary hypertension, and other structural heart anomalies requiring catheterization-based interventions. As director of the St. Louis Children’s
40+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Pediatric Cardiology (American Board of Pediatrics)
- MO State Medical License 1986 - 2027
Education & Training
- Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium — Fellowship, Pediatric Cardiology, 1991 - 1994
- SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine — Residency, Pediatrics, 1985 - 1988
- Saint Louis University School of Medicine — Class of 1985
- University of Missouri — B.S., Biochemistry, 1981
Peer Recognition
- Best Doctors in America — Best Doctor
2006, 2014 (2 years)
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2017-2026 (10 years)
2021
2021-2025 (5 years)
2024
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- St. Louis Children's Hospital
Languages
English
Experience
40+ years in practice