THE INSTITUTE
Vijay Balasubramanian, MD, (Founder & Medical Director) formed Valley Advance Lung Disease Institute (VALDI) with a mission to provide the highest standard of care for Advanced Lung Disease patients in the Central Valley of California. VALDI focuses on the care of those with Pulmonary Hypertension (PH), Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD), Sarcoidosis and many other lung diseases.
VALDI manages the treatment throughout the progression of the disease and coordinates care for surgical and transplant interventions. Individuals with breathing difficulty or persistent cough begin their diagnostic journey with a referral to one of the many highly trained pulmonologists available throughout the Central Valley.
Patients referred to VALDI benefit from Dr. Bala’s clinical expertise and a network of medical specialists, practitioners and academics working collaboratively with patients and their support systems to formulate treatment plans
for advanced lung diseases.
“Advanced Lung Disease” is a chronic condition that responds best to treatments and therapiesbased on sound science, mutual trust and communication. We approach our work with compassion and precision. We are committed to providing the highest standards of care in accordance with best practices and evidence-based medicine.”
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Vijay Balasubramanian, MD, MRCP (UK), FCCP (“Dr. Bala”) is a Board Certified Pulmonologist specializing in Advanced Lung Diseases.
Dr. Bala is a nationally renowned clinician, scholar and lecturer. His expertise in research and treatment of advanced lung diseases has earned him several distinguished recognitions & appointments.
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Pulmonary Vascular Disease Network, CHEST Section Chair:
American College of Chest Physicians
January 2022- Current
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Pulmonary Vascular Research Institute
Innovative Drug Development Initiative Task Force
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Pulmonary Hypertension Association
National Review Committee for Accreditation of Programs – Former
Active Member, Exclusive Panel of Continuing Medical Education Expert Speakers
Active Member, Pulmonary Hypertension Clinician and Researcher (PHCR)
Dr. Bala recently completed his tenure as Professor of Medicine, University California San Francisco, Fresno.
At UCSF Fresno, Dr. Bala established the Valley’s first Pulmonary Hypertension Program. Under his leadership,
the program received national recognition and accreditation for the duration of his tenure.
Dr. Bala is the co-founder of the Central Valley Pulmonary Hypertension Support group and a nationally recognized speaker and is frequently invited to speak at conferences around the US, including:
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Allegheny University, Meadville, Pennsylvania
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American College of Chest Physicians, Nashville, Tennessee
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American College of Chest Physicians, Orlando, Florida
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Coney Island Hospital, New York
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International Biannual Pulmonary Hypertension Symposium, Location
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Spotlight on PHA Research, San Francisco, California
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University of New Mexico, Albuquerque
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University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio