Best Cardiologists & Heart Surgeons in Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills Hyderabad, India

Dr. Vijay Dikshit is a skilled Cardiac Surgeon in India with an experience of more than 50 years. His areas of expertise lie in Peripheral Angioplasty, Balloon Mitral Valvuloplasty, intra-arterial thrombolysis, Pacemaker Implantation, Mitral/Heart Valve Replacement, and Organ transplantation.

Dr. Vijay has performed more than 10,000 open-heart surgeries and was also facilitated by Medtronic Inc. USA for successfully achieving 5000 open-heart surgeries. 

He was the first surgeon who performed Stentless Bioprosthetic Valve Replacement Surgery for aortic valve disease in India.

• Dr. Sanjay Kumar Agarwal is a well-known Cardiothoracic Surgeon having 30+ years of experience.
• He holds extensive experience in Minimally invasive valve surgery (MIVS), Minimally invasive coronary bypass surgery (MIDCAB), Redo Cardiac Surgery, Cardiac Transplantation, and many more.
• After completing MBBS from L.P.S Institute of Cardiology, G.S.V.M Medical College, Kanpur in 1988, he pursued MS in General Surgery from L.P.S Institute of Cardiology, G.S.V.M Medical College, Kanpur in 1991 followed by M.Ch. in Cardio-Thoracic and Vascular Surgery from L.P.S Institute of Cardiology, G.S.V.M Medical College, Kanpur in 1993. 
• He is actively associated with various organizations including the European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Society of Thoracic Surgery, USA (STS), Asia Pacific Valve Repair group (APVRG), Asian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, and Indian Association of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (IACTS).
• He has presented 35 papers and publications at national and international levels. 

• Dr. Tripti Deb is 44+ years experienced Cardiologist currently practicing at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.
• She has extensive experience in Peripheral Vascular Disease, Patent Ductus Arteriosus Device Closure, Coronary Angiogram, Radial Approach Angiography, and Balloon Mitral Valvuloplasty. 
• She pursued MBBS in 1977 followed by MD in General Medicine in 1981 from Government Medical College, Jabalpur. Later, she completed her DNB in Cardiology from the National Board of Examinations in 1991.
• She has been honored with various awards and recognitions.
• She is actively associated with various prestigious associations.

• Dr. Badri Narayana is a renowned Cardiologist having 38+ years of experience.
• He has extensive experience in Mitral/Heart Valve Replacement, Ergometric test, Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF), Non-Invasive Cardiology, and Patent Ductus Arteriosus Device Closure.
• He completed his MBBS from Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Sambalpur, Odisha in 1983 followed by an MD in General Medicine from MKCG Medical College, Berhampur, Orissa in 1997. Later, he pursued DM in Cardiology from Sriram Chandra Bhanj Medical College, Cuttack in 2004.
• He was awarded a fellowship from the Indian College of Cardiology.
• He is an active member of the Indian College of Cardiology and Cardiological Society of India.

• Dr. Pratap Chandra Rath is a renowned Cardiologist having 33+ years of experience.
• He holds extensive experience in Mitral/Heart Valve Replacement, Vascular Surgery, Cardioversion, and many more. 
• He completed his MBBS from Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Sambalpur, Odisha in 1980 followed by an MD in General Medicine from Sriram Chandra Bhanj Medical College, Cuttack in 1983. Later, he pursued DM in Cardiology from the University of Madras in 1987.
• He is an active member of the American College of Cardiology, European College of Cardiology, and Indian College of Cardiology (ICC).
• He has been honored with various awards and recognitions.

• Dr. Sridhar Reddy Peddy is a renowned Cardiothoracic Surgeon with 15+ years of experience.
• He holds expertise in Radial Approach Angiography, Cardiac Pacing, Peripheral Angioplasty, Balloon Mitral Valvuloplasty, and Coronary Angioplasty.
• He pursued his MBBS from Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam in 1996 followed by MD in General Medicine from J.S.S Medical College, Mysore in 2002. Later, he completed his DNB in Cardiothoracic Surgery from Apollo Hospitals in 2013.
• He is an active member of the Medical Council of India and Cardiological Society of India (CSI).

• Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Khulbey is a cardiothoracic & vascular surgeon having more than 25 years of expertise.
• Services provided by him includes Coronary Artery Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease, Heart Failure – cardiomyopathy, valve disorders, etc.
• He completed his MBBS from King Georges Medical College, Lucknow University in 1996.
• He pursued MS - General Surgery from GS Medical College in 2000.
• He also did MCh - Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery from Sawai Mansingh Medical College, Jaipur (SMS College) in 2005.
• He holds membership of Cardiological Society of India (CSI) and Medical Council of India (MCI).
• He is registered under 40726 Uttar Pradesh Medical Council, 1996.
• Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Khulbey is fluent in English, and Hindi.

• A prominent Interventional Cardiologist with 30 years of experience, Dr Manoj Kumar Agarwal.
• He specialises in complex/high-risk angioplasties, carotid stenting, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation/ Replacement) procedures. 
• He is a member of the Cardiological Society of India, the Andhra Pradesh Medical Council and the Indian Medical Association.
• Dr Manoj Kumar Agarwal graduated from the Gauhati Medical College, Guwahati with MBBS (1990).
• He obtained his MD (1994) and DM (1997) from PGIMER, Chandigarh.
• He is a certified proctor for TAVI/ TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation/ Replacement) procedures.
• He was also a part of the team that performed the first Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Implantation procedure in the pediatric age group.
• Dr Manoj Kumar Agarwal is the author of several publications and articles.

Dr. Pathuri Avinash is a highly skilled Interventional Cardiologist with over 6 years of overall clinical experience, specialising in advanced coronary and structural heart interventions. His core expertise lies in treating complex coronary artery diseases, including Chronic Total Occlusions (CTO) and heavily calcified arteries, using minimally invasive, evidence-based techniques. 

Guided by a deeply patient-centric philosophy, Dr. Avinash is dedicated to accurate diagnostics and individualised treatment planning. He focuses not only on immediate clinical interventions but also on long-term cardiovascular wellness, ensuring a superior quality of life and improved health outcomes for his patients.

Why Choose Dr. Pathuri Avinash?

• Advanced Interventional Expertise: Dr. Avinash is highly trained in performing Complex High-Risk Indicated Procedures (CHIP) and Chronic Total Occlusions (CTO), ensuring successful outcomes for patients with severe coronary disease.
• Precision in Cardiac Care: He is highly skilled in utilising advanced coronary imaging techniques and rotablation to navigate and treat heavily calcified coronary arteries safely.
• Comprehensive Device Implantation: Dr. Avinash is an expert in performing critical structural heart interventions and successfully implanting ICDs and pacemakers to manage life-threatening heart rhythm disorders.
• Multilingual Patient Communication: He communicates fluently in five languages, removing communication barriers and ensuring that patients from diverse cultural backgrounds fully understand their treatment paths.