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Dr K R Balakrishnan
Cardiac Surgeon
- Dr K R Balakrishnan is a renowned and reputed Cardio-thoracic surgeon in Chennai.
- With a thriving experience of over 30 + years, he has been credited with India’s First LVAD and HVAD pump implant as destination therapy.
- Dr Balakrishnan has done his MBBS from JIPMER, MS (General Surgery) from the eminent AIIMS,Delhi . Following which he did his McH (Cardio thoracic Surgery) from KEM Hospital, University.
- He has been instrumental in starting India’s First Comprehensive Centre for Heart Failure Management at Fortis Malar Hospital, Chennai.
- Dr Balakrishnan has got the opportunity to work with Sir Brian Barratt –Boyes, Green lane Hospital, New Zealand and Dr Albert Starr at Oregon Health Science University and St. Vincent Hospital, USA.
- Dr Balakrishnan is also actively engaged with various institutions to develop Pulsatile and continuous flow LVADs (Left Ventricular Assist Device) and molecular biology of ventricular hypertrophy.
- Dr Balakrishnan is first cardiologist in India to successfully perform HVAD implant surgery, and LVAD implant surgery as destination therapy.
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- Dr K R Balakrishnan is a renowned and reputed Cardio-thoracic surgeon in Chennai.
- With a thriving experience of over 30 + years, he has been credited with India’s First LVAD and HVAD pump implant as destination therapy.
- Dr Balakrishnan has done his MBBS from JIPMER, MS (General Surgery) from the eminent AIIMS,Delhi . Following which he did his McH (Cardio thoracic Surgery) from KEM Hospital, University.
- He has been instrumental in starting India’s First Comprehensive Centre for Heart Failure Management at Fortis Malar Hospital, Chennai.
- Dr Balakrishnan has got the opportunity to work with Sir Brian Barratt –Boyes, Green lane Hospital, New Zealand and Dr Albert Starr at Oregon Health Science University and St. Vincent Hospital, USA.
- Dr Balakrishnan is also actively engaged with various institutions to develop Pulsatile and continuous flow LVADs (Left Ventricular Assist Device) and molecular biology of ventricular hypertrophy.
- Dr Balakrishnan is first cardiologist in India to successfully perform HVAD implant surgery, and LVAD implant surgery as destination therapy.
Dr. Suresh Rao KG
Cardiac Surgeon
- Dr. Suresh Rao KG is a reputed cardiac Anesthesiologist and has experience of more than 28 years.
- His medical interest lies in cardiac critical care, heart and lung transplantations, LVAD (Left Ventricular Assist Device) implantation, ECMO initiation, management of congenital heart disease and post-operative patients and trans-oesophageal echocardiography cardiac critical care, management of congenital heart disease and post-operative patients and trans-oesophageal echocardiography.
- He has many research publications in high ranking medical journals.
- Dr. Rao has a professional membership association with the Indian Association of Cardiovascular Thoracic Anaesthesiologists (IACTA), Indian Association of Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS), and Paediatric Cardiology Society of India (PCSI).
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- Dr. Suresh Rao KG is a reputed cardiac Anesthesiologist and has experience of more than 28 years.
- His medical interest lies in cardiac critical care, heart and lung transplantations, LVAD (Left Ventricular Assist Device) implantation, ECMO initiation, management of congenital heart disease and post-operative patients and trans-oesophageal echocardiography cardiac critical care, management of congenital heart disease and post-operative patients and trans-oesophageal echocardiography.
- He has many research publications in high ranking medical journals.
- Dr. Rao has a professional membership association with the Indian Association of Cardiovascular Thoracic Anaesthesiologists (IACTA), Indian Association of Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS), and Paediatric Cardiology Society of India (PCSI).
Dr. Srinath Vijayasekharan
Cardiac Surgeon
- Dr. Srinath Vijayasekharan is a well-known Cardiac Surgeon and has experience of more than 21 years.
- He has expertise in Coronary artery disease (artery blockage), Valvular insufficiency (leaking or regurgitation), Valvular stenosis (blocked or narrowed valves), and Congestive heart failure (ineffective heart muscle).
- His medical interest lies in adult cardiothoracic surgery & transplants, VAD implementation, and ECMO initiation and removal.
- Dr. Vijaysekharan is an active member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA). Some of the services provided by the doctor are Invasive Cardiac, Cardiac Pacing, Balloon Mitral Valvuloplasty, TOF corrections, and Intra - Arterial Thrombolysis.
- He has command over the treatment over the higher risk caused by preoperative low LVEF, Ischemic MR, Left Ventricular Aneurysm and Ventricular Septal Rupture Or Unstable Angina with Haemodynamic instability.
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- Dr. Srinath Vijayasekharan is a well-known Cardiac Surgeon and has experience of more than 21 years.
- He has expertise in Coronary artery disease (artery blockage), Valvular insufficiency (leaking or regurgitation), Valvular stenosis (blocked or narrowed valves), and Congestive heart failure (ineffective heart muscle).
- His medical interest lies in adult cardiothoracic surgery & transplants, VAD implementation, and ECMO initiation and removal.
- Dr. Vijaysekharan is an active member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA). Some of the services provided by the doctor are Invasive Cardiac, Cardiac Pacing, Balloon Mitral Valvuloplasty, TOF corrections, and Intra - Arterial Thrombolysis.
- He has command over the treatment over the higher risk caused by preoperative low LVEF, Ischemic MR, Left Ventricular Aneurysm and Ventricular Septal Rupture Or Unstable Angina with Haemodynamic instability.
Dr. Mohan R
Cardiac Surgeon
- Dr. Mohan R is a well-known Cardiac Surgeon and has experience of more than 8 years.
- He has expertise in adult and pediatric cardiothoracic surgery.
- He has command over the treatment of Myocardial infarction (heart attack), Left ventricular aneurysm (stretched heart muscle), Thoracic aortic aneurysm (stretched aorta in chest), Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm, Aortic dissection (bleeding in the aorta walls), Aorta transaction (a rupture through nearly all aorta layers from trauma, collisions or falls), and Atrial fibrillation.
- Dr. Mohan R is an active member of ESC – European Society of Cardiology, HFA – Member of Heart Failure Association, EAPCI – European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions, and EACPR – European Association for Cardiovascular Prevention & Rehabilitation.
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- Dr. Mohan R is a well-known Cardiac Surgeon and has experience of more than 8 years.
- He has expertise in adult and pediatric cardiothoracic surgery.
- He has command over the treatment of Myocardial infarction (heart attack), Left ventricular aneurysm (stretched heart muscle), Thoracic aortic aneurysm (stretched aorta in chest), Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm, Aortic dissection (bleeding in the aorta walls), Aorta transaction (a rupture through nearly all aorta layers from trauma, collisions or falls), and Atrial fibrillation.
- Dr. Mohan R is an active member of ESC – European Society of Cardiology, HFA – Member of Heart Failure Association, EAPCI – European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions, and EACPR – European Association for Cardiovascular Prevention & Rehabilitation.
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Dr Pradeep G
Cardiac Surgeon
- Dr. Pradeep G is a well-known Cardiac Surgeon and has experience of more than 7 years.
- He has expertise in adult valve surgeries, CABGs, aortic surgeries, paediatric procedures.
- He has command over the treatment of ASD and VSD closure, Glenn procedure, BT shunt and simple Tetralogy of Fallot.
- Dr. Pradeep G has been a part of the transplant team and actively managed patients on ECMO.
- He has a publication in both International as well as national journals.
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- Dr. Pradeep G is a well-known Cardiac Surgeon and has experience of more than 7 years.
- He has expertise in adult valve surgeries, CABGs, aortic surgeries, paediatric procedures.
- He has command over the treatment of ASD and VSD closure, Glenn procedure, BT shunt and simple Tetralogy of Fallot.
- Dr. Pradeep G has been a part of the transplant team and actively managed patients on ECMO.
- He has a publication in both International as well as national journals.
Dr. Senthilkumar D
Cardiac Surgeon
- Dr. Senthilkumar D is a renowned cardiac surgeon and has experience for more than 5 years.
- He has expertise in Aortic valve surgery, Arrhythmia surgery, Congenital heart surgery, Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, and Heart transplant.
- Dr. Senthilkumar has a special interest in adult and pediatric cardiothoracic surgery.
- He has command over the treatment of Atherectomy, Bypass Surgery, Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery, and Radiofrequency Ablation.
- Dr. Senthilkumar has a publication in an international and national journal.
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- Dr. Senthilkumar D is a renowned cardiac surgeon and has experience for more than 5 years.
- He has expertise in Aortic valve surgery, Arrhythmia surgery, Congenital heart surgery, Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, and Heart transplant.
- Dr. Senthilkumar has a special interest in adult and pediatric cardiothoracic surgery.
- He has command over the treatment of Atherectomy, Bypass Surgery, Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery, and Radiofrequency Ablation.
- Dr. Senthilkumar has a publication in an international and national journal.
Dr. Ghayoor Ahmed
Cardiac Surgeon
- Dr. Ghayoor Ahmed is a cardiothoracic surgeon with 9+ years of experience.
- His clinical interests include minimally invasive coronary, heart valve surgeries, and thoracic surgeries.
- He is a member of Indian Association of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgeons.
- He completed MBBS from Kasturba Medical College, Mangaluru and DNB in Cardiothoracic Surgery from National Board of Examination, New Delhi.
- Dr. Ahmed has written articles of various national journals.
- He has attended many conferences related to cardiothoracic surgery.
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- Dr. Ghayoor Ahmed is a cardiothoracic surgeon with 9+ years of experience.
- His clinical interests include minimally invasive coronary, heart valve surgeries, and thoracic surgeries.
- He is a member of Indian Association of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgeons.
- He completed MBBS from Kasturba Medical College, Mangaluru and DNB in Cardiothoracic Surgery from National Board of Examination, New Delhi.
- Dr. Ahmed has written articles of various national journals.
- He has attended many conferences related to cardiothoracic surgery.
Dr. K. R. Balakrishnan
Cardiac Surgeon
- 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.
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- 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.
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