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Dr. M. S. Meenakshi
Interventional Cardiologist
- Dr. M. S. Meenakshi is a renowned Interventional Cardiologist with an experience of 22 years.
- She deals with Simple and Complex Coronary Angioplasties, including Left Main Bifurcation Stenting, Peripheral Angioplasties, Intravascular Imaging Techniques, Permanent Pacemaker implantation, and Biventricular Pacemakers.
- She is well-trained in Aortic Endovascular Interventions, including EVAR, TEVAR, and Fenestrated Endovascular Graft Stenting.
- She also specializes in Adult Structural Interventions and Percutaneous Valve Therapies.
- She completed her MBBS (2000), MD (Pediatrics) (2008), and DM (Cardiology) (2015) from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU).
- Dr. Meenakshi is fluent in English and Tamil.
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- Dr. M. S. Meenakshi is a renowned Interventional Cardiologist with an experience of 22 years.
- She deals with Simple and Complex Coronary Angioplasties, including Left Main Bifurcation Stenting, Peripheral Angioplasties, Intravascular Imaging Techniques, Permanent Pacemaker implantation, and Biventricular Pacemakers.
- She is well-trained in Aortic Endovascular Interventions, including EVAR, TEVAR, and Fenestrated Endovascular Graft Stenting.
- She also specializes in Adult Structural Interventions and Percutaneous Valve Therapies.
- She completed her MBBS (2000), MD (Pediatrics) (2008), and DM (Cardiology) (2015) from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU).
- Dr. Meenakshi is fluent in English and Tamil.

Dr. Richard Saldanha
Cardiac Surgeon
- Dr. Richard Saldanha is among the best Cardiac Surgeons in India, specialising in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery with more than 44 years of experience.
- He specialises in treating congenital heart defects, aortic aneurysms, thoracic trauma, heart failure, coronary artery diseases, and valve defects.
- Dr. Saldanha completed MBBS in 1980 from St. John’s Medical College and MS (General Surgery) in 1983 from Command Air Hospital in Bangalore.
- Later, he also pursued MCh (CTVS) from CMC Vellore and a DNB (CTVS) from National Board of Examinations, in 1987.
- Dr. Saldanha is an honorary member of the British Thoracic Society and the Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons.
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- Dr. Richard Saldanha is among the best Cardiac Surgeons in India, specialising in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery with more than 44 years of experience.
- He specialises in treating congenital heart defects, aortic aneurysms, thoracic trauma, heart failure, coronary artery diseases, and valve defects.
- Dr. Saldanha completed MBBS in 1980 from St. John’s Medical College and MS (General Surgery) in 1983 from Command Air Hospital in Bangalore.
- Later, he also pursued MCh (CTVS) from CMC Vellore and a DNB (CTVS) from National Board of Examinations, in 1987.
- Dr. Saldanha is an honorary member of the British Thoracic Society and the Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons.

Dr. Balaraman Palaniappan
Cardiac Surgeon
- Dr. Balaram Palaniappan is a well-reputed Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon.
- He has a thriving experience of over 19 years as a specialist.
- Dr. Balaraman is also a specialist as Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon and has expertise in treating a child's heart condition using Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return (TAPVR).
- His area of expertise is in Coronary Artery bypass grafting, Open heart surgery, and Complex Mitral Valve Repairs.
- Dr. Balaram completed his MBBS from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU) 2003 and MS in General Surgery.
- After this, he also did super-specialty MCh in the Cardiothoracic from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU).
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- Dr. Balaram Palaniappan is a well-reputed Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon.
- He has a thriving experience of over 19 years as a specialist.
- Dr. Balaraman is also a specialist as Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon and has expertise in treating a child's heart condition using Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return (TAPVR).
- His area of expertise is in Coronary Artery bypass grafting, Open heart surgery, and Complex Mitral Valve Repairs.
- Dr. Balaram completed his MBBS from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU) 2003 and MS in General Surgery.
- After this, he also did super-specialty MCh in the Cardiothoracic from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU).

Dr. J Vijesh
Interventional Cardiologist
- Dr. J. Vijesh is an experienced Interventional Cardiologist with more than 12 years of experience.
- His interests are Complex coronary interventions, Peripheral, Renal & Carotid angioplasties, and Balloon Mitral Valvotomy.
- He is a member of the Cardiological Society of India, the Tamil Nadu Medical Council and the Indian Medical Association.
- Dr. J Vijesh graduated from SRM University, Tamil Nadu with an MBBS (2011).
- He obtained his MD (2014) from Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu.
- He received his DM (2019) from Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University.
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- Dr. J. Vijesh is an experienced Interventional Cardiologist with more than 12 years of experience.
- His interests are Complex coronary interventions, Peripheral, Renal & Carotid angioplasties, and Balloon Mitral Valvotomy.
- He is a member of the Cardiological Society of India, the Tamil Nadu Medical Council and the Indian Medical Association.
- Dr. J Vijesh graduated from SRM University, Tamil Nadu with an MBBS (2011).
- He obtained his MD (2014) from Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu.
- He received his DM (2019) from Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University.

Dr. Shyam Kumar G
Interventional Cardiologist
- Dr. Shyam Kumar G is a board-certified Interventional Cardiologist with more than 12 years of experience.
- He specializes in Primary and elective angioplasty, Balloon mitral valvuloplasty, Therapeutic devices like permanent pacemaker, ICDs implantations and Electrophysiology.
- He is a member of the Cardiological Society of India, the Tamil Nadu Medical Council and the Indian Medical Association.
- Dr. Shyam Kumar G graduated from Government Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai with an MBBS (2008).
- He obtained his MD (2013) from Pondicherry University, Puducherry.
- He received his DM (2016) from Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences.
- Dr. Shyam Kumar G is the author of several publications and articles.
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- Dr. Shyam Kumar G is a board-certified Interventional Cardiologist with more than 12 years of experience.
- He specializes in Primary and elective angioplasty, Balloon mitral valvuloplasty, Therapeutic devices like permanent pacemaker, ICDs implantations and Electrophysiology.
- He is a member of the Cardiological Society of India, the Tamil Nadu Medical Council and the Indian Medical Association.
- Dr. Shyam Kumar G graduated from Government Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai with an MBBS (2008).
- He obtained his MD (2013) from Pondicherry University, Puducherry.
- He received his DM (2016) from Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences.
- Dr. Shyam Kumar G is the author of several publications and articles.
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