Best Cardiologists & Heart Surgeons in India

Dr. K V Krishna Kumar is a distinguished Cardiothoracic Surgeon with over 40 years of experience diagnosing and treating heart and vascular conditions. Renowned for his surgical precision and unwavering commitment to exceptional patient care, he is considered one of the best Cardiothoracic Surgeons in South India.

Why choose Dr. K V Krishna Kumar?

• Over 40 Years of Surgical Expertise: Dr. K V Krishna Kumar brings more than four decades of focused experience in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery, a career built entirely around the heart and chest. His long-standing practice means patients benefit from a surgeon who has seen and successfully managed a vast range of cardiac conditions.
• Sustained High-Volume Surgical Practice: Across roles at multiple top hospitals in South India, Dr. Kumar has performed more than 35,000 surgeries, building the kind of procedural fluency that only comes from sustained, hands-on operative experience.
• Expertise in Advanced Cardiothoracic Procedure: He is one of the best surgeons for procedures like coronary artery bypass, valve replacement surgeries and mitral valve replacement surgeries.
• A Specialist Rooted in Patient-Centred Care: Dr. Krishna Kumar has built his reputation not just on surgical outcomes but on his commitment to patient welfare at every stage, from diagnosis through recovery. His approach combines clinical rigour with the kind of personalised attention that complex cardiac cases demand.

• Dr. Pradip Bhowmik is a Cardiologist, based in Kolkata having 10+ years of experience.
• His expertise lies in Abnormal heart rhythms, or arrhythmias, Aorta disease and Marfan syndrome, Congenital heart disease, Coronary artery disease (narrowing of the arteries), Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, Heart attack, Heart failure, Heart muscle disease (cardiomyopathy), etc.
• Dr. Bhowmik is a member of The American College of Cardiology, The European Society of Cardiology,  Indian Association of Clinical Cardiologists, Indian Medical Assocation, American Heart Association, etc.
• Under his credit, there are both national and international publications and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's, worldwide conferences to talk about Cardiological Procedures.

• Dr. Anil Saxena is an Interventional Cardiologist with 35 years of experience.
• He specializes in diagnosing and treating heart rhythm disorders.
• His skills include conducting electrophysiologic studies and using catheter RF ablation to treat complex arrhythmias.
• Dr. Anil also performs 3D mapping of arrhythmias with CARTO and is also experienced in implanting devices such as permanent pacemakers, ICDs (Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators), biventricular pacemakers (CRT), and CRT-D devices.
• He pursued his MBBS and MD in Medicine from Kanpur University and completed his DNB in Cardiology from the National Board of Examination.
• He has an impressive track record of publications at both national and international levels.

• Dr. Amit Bhauwala is an Interventional Cardiologist, based in Kolkata having 10+ years of experience.
• His expertise lies in Trans-esophageal ECHO, Temporary Pacemaker, Colour Doppler, FFR (Fractional flow reserve), BP Monitoring, Angiography, Cardiac Catheterization, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), Balloon Angioplasty, Atherectomy, Stent Implantation, etc.
• Dr. Amit is a member of the Cardiological Society of India (CSI), Indian Medical Association, and has completed his Mbbs from Medical College, followed by MD in General Medicine from the reputed PGIMER, Chandigarh. Later, he did DM in Cardiology from the well known GB Pant Hospital, New Delhi.
• Under his credit, there are both national and international publications and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's, worldwide conferences to talk about different types of Heart conditions.

• Dr. Vijay Shankar Sharma is a Cardiologist, based in Kolkata with 10+ years of experience.
• His expertise lies in the management of the Abnormal heart rhythms, Aorta disease, Marfan syndrome, Congenital heart disease, Coronary artery disease (narrowing of the arteries), Deep vein thrombosis, Pulmonary embolism, Heart attack, Heart failure, Heart muscle diseases, etc.
• Dr. Sharma is a member of The European Society of Cardiology, Indian Medical Association, Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions, American College of Cardiology, etc.
• Under his credit, there are both national and international publications and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's, worldwide conferences to talk about Heart conditions.

•  Dr. Vinayak Agarwal is an esteemed Cardiologist with 25+ experience.
• Under hos credit, there are numerous national and international publications.
• Actively invited as a guest speaker in medical conferences.
• Member of Medical Council of India, Delhi and Haryana Medical Councils.
• Fellow of American Heart Association (FAHA) and American College of Cardiology (FACC).

• Dr. Soumitra Dey is a Cardiologist, based in Kolkata with 10+ years of experience.
• His expertise lies in treating Aneurysm, Angina, Arrhythmia, Atherosclerosis, Atrial fibrillation, Bradycardia, Cardiomyopathy, Chest pain, ASD, VSD, Valvular defect, Tetralogy of fallot, Congenital heart failure, etc.
• Dr. Dey completed his MBBS from Calcutta University, followed by an MD in General Medicine and DM in Cardiology from the reputed West Bengal University of Health Sciences. He is a member of the American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association, Association of Physician Assistants in Cardiology, etc.
• Under his credit, there are both national and international publications and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's, worldwide conferences to talk about Cardiological procedures.

• Dr Ramakrishnan G is a Cardiac Surgeon with +13 years of experience.
• He is a member of the, Tamil  Naud Medical Council and the Indian Association of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgeons. 
• Dr Ramakrishnan G has done B.Sc, MBBS, DNB and M.Ch.
• His surgical practice includes performing, bypass/aortic valve/aorta/heart valve/infarct exlusion/thoracic and minimally invasive coronary artery surgeries.
• Dr Ramakrishnan G has contributed research papers to medical journals.

• Dr. Rishi Gupta is a renowned Cardiologist having 28+ years of experience.
• He holds expertise in Angioplasty & Coronary Angioplasty, Structural Heart Disease Interventions, Peripheral Vascular Disease Intervention, Radial Angioplasty & Complex Angioplasty, and CRT & CRT-D Implantation.
• After completing MBBS from King Georges Medical College, Lucknow University in 1989, he pursued MD in Medicine from Sanjay Gandhi Int. of Medical Sciences in 1993 followed by DM in Cardiology from Sanjay Gandhi Int. of Medical Sciences in 1995. 
• He is an active member of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC), American College Of Cardiology (FACC), and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI).
• He has been honored with NN Gupta Gold Medal in 1993. 

• Dr. Nagendra Singh Chauhan is a renowned Interventional Cardiologist with experience of more than 20 years.
• He has expertise in the treatment of Coronary Angioplasty, Rotablation, IVUS, FFR, OCT, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
• His interest lies in Heart failure management, structural heart disease interventions like percutaneous valve interventions (TAVI), Para-valvular leak closure, PTSMA & BMV, Cardiac imaging (FFR, OCT, IVUS), LA appendage ligation, aortic interventions like EVAR for aortic aneurysm, Pacemaker, ICD, CRT, COMBO device & percutaneous ECMO implantation.
• Dr. Chauhan is a reviewer for Heart, International Journal of Cardiology, and Indian Heart Journal.
• He has 20 international and 30 national publications in several journals.
• Dr. Nagendra has vast experience in teaching undergraduates as well as pst graduates in Cardiology.
• He is an active member of Cardiology Society of India.

• Dr. Balbir Kalra has almost 20+ years of experience in cardiology.
• Owing to his valuable work, he has also been awarded as Service Excellence and Best Cardiologist Award in Delhi & NCR, Times Research Group in 2011, Best IMA Branch President Award, 2006. He has also received the ‘Rashtriya Gaurav Award’ by India International Friendship Society.
• In June 2017, he was Awarded by Minister in PMO Dr. Jitendra Singh (News World India Citizen Choice award for Excellent Contribution to Healthcare Sector).
• Dr. B Kalra has completed MBBS from Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal in 1975, MD (General Medicine) from Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal in 1979, DM (Cardiology) from Armed Forces Medical College, Pune in 1990.
• He also has a Fellowship in Indian Academy of echocardiography and another fellowship from American Society of Echocardiography, the USA in 2009.
• Dr. Kalra was also the State Vice President, Haryana, IMA and the President of the Indian Medical Association, Gurgaon.
   

• Dr. Ankur Ahuja is an Interventional Cardiologist, based in Mohali with 10+ years of experience.
• His expertise lies in the management of chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, skipped beats, leg swelling, and performs efficiently procedures such as cardiac catheterization, balloon angioplasty, valvuloplasty, peripheral stenting, coronary carotid stenting, transcatheter aortic valve replacement, etc.
• Dr. Ahuja is a member of the Indian Medical Association, European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions, Punjab Medical Council,  Indian Association of Clinical Cardiologists, etc.
• Under his credit, there are both national and international publications and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's, and worldwide conferences to talk about Heart conditions.