Center of Cardiovascular Surgery and Interventional Cardiology
at the N.I. Pirogov Clinic of High Medical Technologies of St. Petersburg State University
Center of Cardiovascular Surgery and Interventional Cardiology
at the N.I. Pirogov Clinic of High Medical Technologies of St. Petersburg State University
Cardiovascular Surgeon
Candidate of Medical Sciences
Physician of the Highest Category
Heart failure
Vein thrombosis
Ischemic heart disease
Atrial fibrillation
Acquired heart disease
Aortic valve insufficiency
Aortic aneurysm
Heart valve failure
Neoplasm of the heart
Aortic valve stenosis
2006 — 2010
Cardiovascular Surgeon
2015 — present
Cardiovascular Surgeon
2004
Medicine
Basic Education
2006
Surgery
Residency
2008
Cardiovascular Surgery
Residency
2014
Functional Diagnostics
Residency
2018
Cardiovascular Surgery
Re-training Programs
2019
Functional Diagnostics
Advanced Training
2019
Ultrasonic Diagnostics
Advanced Training
Issued by: Educational Institution of Additional Professional Education 'ECO-EDUCATION'
Valid until December 4, 2025
Issued by: Saint-Petersburg State University (SPbU)
Valid until May 22, 2024
Anonymous
Feb 21, 2026
I was hospitalized at the clinic from February 10 to February 20. On February 13, I underwent a complex heart surgery. My attending physician was Vasily Vasilyevich Balakhonov. I would like to express my gratitude to my doctor for his warm, humane attitude, his ability to listen and understand, his professionalism, attentiveness, and care for his patients. I sincerely thank him for his invaluable contribution to restoring my health and for providing guidance for further recovery, including lifestyle recommendations. Vasily Vasilyevich communicates very well with patients. He is serious when needed, but can also make a well-timed joke to lift the mood and help one take their mind off the illness. He helped me greatly. Many thanks, my deepest respect, and I wish him the strongest health!