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Interventional Cardiologist
Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai · Chennai
53+ years of experience
About Dr. K. R. Balakrishnan
- Dr. K. R. Balakrishnan is a distinguished Cardiothoracic Surgeon with 46 years of experience.
- He has performed over 16,000 cardiac surgeries independently.
- Till now, he has carried out 180 heart transplants, 9 heart and lung transplants, and 23 lung transplants, setting a record for the highest number of transplantations in India.
- His areas of expertise include end-stage heart failure management (heart transplant and VAD implant), paediatric cardiac surgery, lung transplant, and heart and lung transplant.
- He led the team that executed the largest heart transplant program in India.
- Dr. Balakrishnan revived a patient whose heart had stopped for 45 minutes with a heart transplant.
- He pioneered the introduction of LVAD and HVAD pump implants as destination therapy in India.
- He also played a crucial role in establishing India’s First Comprehensive Centre for Heart Failure Management at Fortis Malar Hospital, Chennai.
- Dr. K. R. Balakrishnan earned his MBBS from the University of Madras, India, in 1978. He completed his MS in General Surgery at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, in 1980. He then pursued his MCh in Thoracic Surgery at King Edward Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, graduating in 1982.
- He has received numerous awards, including the Double Helical National Health Award in 2017, the Best Doctor Award from the Tamil Nadu Government in 2017, and the Special Jury Award from FICCI in 2017.
- He also received the First Rank and Distinction in the Cardiothoracic Board Final from the University of Bombay and the Hiralal Gold Medal in Surgery from AIIMS, New Delhi, in 1980.
- His work has been published in high-ranking medical journals.
- Dr. Balakrishnan is a member of the Indian Medical Association.
OPD Schedule & Fee Of Dr. K. R. Balakrishnan
MGM Healthcare, Chennai
Monday
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Tuesday
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wednesday
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Thursday
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Friday
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Saturday
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Location
MBBS, University Of Madras, India(1978)- MS, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi(1980)
- MCh, King Edward Memorial Hospital and Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College, Mumbai(1982)
- Double Helical National Health Award, 2017
- Best Doctor Award, Tamil Nadu Government, 2017
- Special Jury Award, FICCI, 2017
- First Rank and Distinction, Cardiothoracic Board Final, University of Bombay
- Hiralal Gold Medal in Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, 1980
- Senior Consultant, Railway Hospital, Perambur, Chennai(1994)
- Observer, Oregon Health Sciences University and St. Vincent Hospital, Portland, USA(1990)
- Senior Registrar, Green Lane Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand(1988)
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Where does Dr. K. R. Balakrishnan practice?
Dr. K. R. Balakrishnan practices at MGM Healthcare, Chennai
Does Dr. K. R. Balakrishnan consult online?
Yes, Dr. K. R. Balakrishnan does online consult. Patient can select Tele-consult or At Hospital while submitting the appointment request.
What is the specialty of Dr. K. R. Balakrishnan?
Dr. K. R. Balakrishnan specialty is Cardiac Surgeon
What is the experience of Dr. K. R. Balakrishnan?
Dr. K. R. Balakrishnan is Cardiac Surgeon with 46 years of experience.
What is the consulting fees of Dr. K. R. Balakrishnan?
Consultation fees of Dr. K. R. Balakrishnan is INR 1000. However it is advised to check the fees before booking the appointment.
What is Appointment Schedule Of Dr. K. R. Balakrishnan?
Saturday: From:- 09:00 AM To:- 05:00 PM, Friday: From:- 09:00 AM To:- 05:00 PM, Thursday: From:- 09:00 AM To:- 05:00 PM, Wednesday: From:- 09:00 AM To:- 05:00 PM, Tuesday: From:- 09:00 AM To:- 05:00 PM, Monday: From:- 09:00 AM To:- 05:00 PM
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