I believe in a holistic and personalized approach to caring for children with hematologic disorders using latest evidence-based practices to provide the best possible outcomes for our patients.
About Natasha S. Bala, MD
Natasha Bala, MD, MS, is a pediatric hematologist in the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Phoenix Children's. Dr. Bala treats children with blood disorders, and she has specialized training in pediatrics, hemostasis, thrombosis and hematology and oncology.
After earning her medical degree at Seth G.S. Medical College and King Edward Memorial Hospital in
Mumbai, India, Dr. Bala completed her pediatrics residency at State University New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. She trained as a fellow in pediatric hematology, oncology and bone marrow transplantation at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She also completed an additional fellowship training in pediatric hemostasis and thrombosis at Rady Children's Hospital/University of California, San Diego which focused on bleeding and clotting disorders in children.
Dr. Bala is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, and she is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and its section of Hematology & Oncology. She is also a member of the Hemostasis and Thrombosis Research Society, the American Society of Pediatric Hematology Oncology, the Foundation of Women and Girls with Blood Disorders and the American Society of Hematology.
In addition to her clinical training, Dr. Bala earned her master's degree in clinical research from The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Bala has published research in notable peer-reviewed publications including Seminars in Thrombosis and Hemostasis, Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, Blood Advances and Pediatric Hematology and Oncology.
In her free time, Dr. Bala enjoys exploring new hiking areas with her husband and practicing yoga.
Medical School / Education
Seth G.S. Medical College and King Edward Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, India
Residency
(Pediatrics) State University New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
Fellowship
(Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplantation) Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH
(Pediatric Hemostasis and Thrombosis) University of California, San Diego / Rady Children's Hospital, San Diego, CA
Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatrics
Professional Affiliations
Member, American Society of Hematology
Member, Hemostasis and Thrombosis Research Society
Member, American Society of Pediatric Hematology Oncology
Member, Foundation of Women and Girls with Blood Disorders
Member, American Academy of Pediatrics, section of Hematology & Oncology
Bala NS, Thornburg CD. Gene Therapy in Hemophilia A: Achievements, Challenges and Perspectives. Semin Thromb Hemost. (2024 Apr 8. Epub ahead of print).
Bala NS, Vesely SK, Bonny A, Chisholm J, Beeman C, O'Brien SH. Mobile Application Measurement of Menstrual Cycle Characteristics and its Association with Dysmenorrhea and Activity Limitation in Early Adolescents. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2024;37(2):126-131.
Bala NS, Stanek JR, Vesely SK, Cronin RM, Creary SE, Roe AH, Xu W, O'Brien SH. Comparison of Thromboembolism Outcomes in Patients with Sickle Cell Disease Prescribed Hormonal Contraception. Blood Adv. 2023;7(20):6140-6150.
Bala N, Stanek JR, Rodriguez V, Villella A. Prevalence and Risk factors for Pulmonary Embolism in Children with Sickle Cell Disease: An Institutional Cohort Study. 2023. Blood Coagul Fibrinolysis. 2023;34(5):289-294.
Bala N, Stanek JR, Rodriguez V, Villella A. Prevalence and Risk factors for Pulmonary Embolism in Children with Sickle Cell Disease: A national administrative database study. Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2023;40(5):433-445.
