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Dr. Sandeep Attawar
Cardiac Surgeon Hyderabad, India
33+ years of experience
Designation: Director
Works At: KIMS Hospital Kondapur, Hyderabad
With over 33 years of experience, Dr. Sandeep Attawar is a leading cardiothoracic surgeon in India. Having performed over 450 thoracic organ transplants, Dr. Attawar is renowned for his expertise in complex heart and lung procedures, bringing hope to patients of all ages.
Why Choose Dr. Sandeep Attawar?
- Pioneer in Heart & Lung Transplantation: With an experience of over 33 years, Dr. Sandeep Attawar has performed nearly 450 thoracic organ transplants, including 290 double lung transplants, 110 heart transplants, and 51 combined heart-lung transplants, along with 28 left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implants.
- Expert in Cardiac Failure & Mechanical Circulatory Support: He has a deep interest in treating cardiac failure and specialises in Total Artificial Heart (TAH) and ventricular assist device implantation, offering advanced solutions for critically ill patients.
- Leader in Establishing Centers of Excellence: Dr. Attawar has played a key role in developing three major heart centres in India and abroad, significantly shaping the future of cardiac and transplant care.
- Specialist in Complex Cardiac Cases: His expertise spans all age groups, from newborns to elderly patients, performing intricate heart surgeries with exceptional precision.
- Innovator in Mechanical Circulatory Support: As a scientific advisor for Reliant Heart and a proctor for JARVIK HEART and HeartMate III, he is driving advancements in ventricular assist devices (LVADs) and mechanical circulatory support systems.

- Dr. Vijay Dikshit is one of the most experienced Cardiothoracic Surgeons in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, practicing successfully for more than 50 years.
- He holds expertise in Peripheral Angioplasty, Balloon Mitral Valvuloplasty, Intra - Arterial Thrombolysis, Pacemaker Implantation, Mitral/Heart Valve Replacement, Artificial chordal Reconstruction, and organ transplantation.
- He has the experience of performing 6000 open heart surgeries in association with Dr. Girinath at Apollo Hospitals, Madras, making it one of the largest experiences of open-heart surgery.
- He is one of the first users of Stentless Bioprosthetic Valve Replacement Surgery for aortic valve disease in India. It is the state-of-the-art tissue heart valve not yet commonly used In India in other cardiac surgery.
- He performs various heart surgeries at Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad.
- Dr. Dikshit was felicitated by Apollo Hospitals Chairman Dr. Pratap C Reddy for performing 10000 open-heart surgeries at Apollo Group.
- He was also felicitated by Medtronic Inc. USA for achieving 5000 open-heart surgeries.
- He pursued MBBS in 1974 followed by an MS in General Surgery from the University of Lucknow in 1978. Later, he completed his M.Ch. in Cardiothoracic Surgery from the University of Lucknow in 1980.
- He is an active member of the Indian Medical Association and Cardiological Society of India.
- He is a recipient of several awards and recognitions.

Dr. Sanjay Kumar Agarwal
Cardiac Surgeon Hyderabad, India
33+ years of experience
Designation: Consultant
- 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. Sunil Kumar
Interventional Cardiologist Hyderabad, India
40+ years of experience
Designation: Consultant
- Dr. Sunil Kumar is a practicing Interventional Cardiologist with +37 years of experience in the field of treating cardiac conditions.
- He is a professional life member of the Cardiology Society of India and the Royal College of Physicians, London. He is also a fellow of the Indian College of Cardiology and the American College of Cardiology.
- After his MBBS, Dr Kumar did his diploma course in 1994 from Hammersmith Hospital, London, and was also the registrar at Harefield Hospital, UK.
- Dr. Kumar is a skilled and respected interventional cardiologist, renowned to perform pacemaker implants, balloon mitral valvotomy, primary angioplasty, aneurysm repair interventions, angioplasty & stenting, device closures, and TAVR. He also treats arrhythmia, offers heart failure therapy for Impella and cardiac resynchronisation therapy.
- He is particularly interested in cardiac care.
- Dr. Kumar has contributed well-researched papers to leading medical journals.

Dr. Tripti Deb
Interventional Cardiologist Hyderabad, India
47+ years of experience
Designation: Consultant
- 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. Col. M Sitaram
Cardiac Surgeon Hyderabad, India
40+ years of experience
Designation: Consultant
Works At: Apollo Hospital, Secunderabad
- Dr. Sitaram is one of the most known cardiac surgeons in southern India, with more than 37 years of expertise.
- His areas of specialization include Transesophageal Echocardiogram, Balloon Mitral Valvotomy, PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Interventions), Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator, Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF), Dextro-Transposition of the Great Arteries, Catheter Ablation, and Patent Ductus Arteriosus.
- In 1970, he received his MBBS from Andhra Medical College.
- He earned his MD in General Medicine and his DM in Cardiology from Armed Forces Medical College in 1979 and 1988, respectively.
- He is also a member of the Indian Medical Association and the Cardiology Society of India.
- He was elected secretary of the Cardiology Society of India (AP Chapter) – 2010 in 2010.
- Dr. Sitaram's papers have been published in indexed journals, and he has also written a chapter in a cardiology book.
- He believes in using modernized technologies to heal patients while minimizing adverse effects.

Dr. M Srinivasa Rao
Interventional Cardiologist Hyderabad, India
33+ years of experience
Designation: Consultant
Works At: Apollo Hospital, Hyderguda
- Dr. M Srinivasa Rao is an Interventional Cardiologist with a vast experience of over 30 years in the field.
- He is a professional member of the, Cardiological Society of India and the Indian College of Cardiology as a life member.
- Dr. Rao did his MBBS in 1981 from Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad and then DM from Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad. He then studied as a fellow at the American College of Cardiology, the European Society of Cardiology and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions.
- He is a skilled and respected interventional cardiologist, renowned to perform pacemaker implants, balloon mitral valvotomy, primary angioplasty, aneurysm repair interventions, angioplasty & stenting, device closures, and TAVR. He also treats arrhythmia, offers heart failure therapy for Impella and cardiac resynchronisation therapy.
- Dr. Rao has performed +35,000 angiograms, 10,000 angioplasties and implants of 1,100 pacemakers in his career so far.
- He has extensive expertise in cardiology including teaching and research.
- Dr. Rao has contributed scholarly-researched articles to leading medical journals.

- 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
Cardiac Surgeon Hyderabad, India
36+ years of experience
Designation: Senior Consultant
- 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. Karri Venkata Reddy
Cardiac Surgeon Hyderabad, India
23+ years of experience
Designation: Consultant
- Dr. Karri Venkata Reddy is a leading and experienced Cardiothoracic Surgeon having +20 years of practice in the field.
- He is professionally associated with the Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons as a life member, the European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgeons and the Society for Thoracic Surgeons, USA.
- Dr. Reddy completed his MBBS from Andhra Pradesh University in 1985 and then did his MS from Mangalore University in 1990. In 1995, he did his M.Ch from Andhra Pradesh University.
- He is an expert cardiothoracic surgeon with expertise in implants of pacemakers, cardioverter defibrillator, balloon mitral valvotomy, primary angioplasty, angioplasty & stenting, TAVR, device closure and caotid stenting. Dr. Reddy also treats arrhthmia, heart failure therapies like Impella, and cardiac resynchronisation therapy.
- Dr. Reddy has contributed a few researched articles to leading medical journals.