Stamford Health Medical Group Colon & Rectal Surgery

Dr. Ghanta chose to specialize in breast surgery after several of her friends and colleagues underwent breast cancer treatment. She is very passionate about health equity and providing cutting-edge treatments to all patients. Dr. Ghanta is committed to providing individualized care to each patient in order to promote long-term health and well-being.Dr. Ghanta treats all breast concerns, from benign to malignant. She also works with individuals at high risk of developing cancer due to family history or genetic mutations. She specializes in advanced breast surgery and oncoplastic techniques, including nipple-sparing mastectomies as well as the lymphatic microsurgical preventive healing approach, known as LYMPHA. This is an innovative surgical technique that helps prevent lymphedema, the buildup of lymph fluid that can occur after surgery.Dr. Ghantas research has been published in peer-reviewed journals and she has presented her work at national meetings. She is a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons, the Society of Surgical Oncology, and the American College of Surgeons.

Dr. Daniel Bal is a family medicine physician passionate about the delivery of care to those he serves and is driven by the relationships he builds with his patients and the ability to help them achieve a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Bal provides comprehensive care to patients of all ages throughout all stages of life. He educates patients in ways to prevent disease and maintain good health including good nutrition, weight control and stress relief. He also is often the frontline physician detecting early signs of serious disease such as cardiovascular and metabolic conditions. Dr. Bal has a particular interest in wound care and will see patients at the Stamford Hospital Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center. Dr. Bal earned his medical degree from the American University of Antigua College of Medicine, graduating Magna Cum Laude. He completed his residency at Stamford Hospital/Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in Family Medicine. He has also completed three years of General Surgery Residency both at Stamford Hospital and SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. An active researcher, Dr. Bal is a published author, and has competed in numerous research competitions and presentations. During his residency, Dr. Bal had the privilege to provide care to the community’s underserved population, further enhancing his training and skills.