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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.
Dr. Girinath M R
Cardiac SurgeonChennai, India
53+ years of experience
Consultant
Works At: Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai
4.9 (33 Ratings)
- Currently associated as Cardiothoracic surgeon with Apollo Hospital, Chennai.
- Prior work experience of 45 years includes- 3 years of working in Auckland.
- Head of Cardiac surgery unit of Apollo hospitals, Chennai since 1984.
- Under his guidance unit has done 40,000 heart operations of which 29,000 have been coronary bypass operations including 14,000 on a beating heart
- Pioneered congenital heart surgery and heart valve surgery in India.
- Trained 30 heart surgeons in India.
- He has performed over 25,000 open heart surgeries in the last 16 years.
- One of the first surgeons to receive MCh degree in India.
- a pioneer in cardiac surgery for infants, coronary bypass surgery, multivalve replacement and cardiac transplantation.
- Presented over 275 papers at national and international conferences and made around 20 orations including the Subroto Memorial Oration and the Sadasivan Oration.
- Participated in the first multi-organ transplant in India (Heart, Liver, Kidneys and Cornea).
- First surgeon to repair a complex congenital heart defect in a child below one year. First to apply heart, lung machine-supported Coronary Angioplasty in India.
- Member of various prestigious groups- FRACS - Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Melbourne. F.L.A.C.S. - Fellow of the Indian Association of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery.
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- Currently associated as Cardiothoracic surgeon with Apollo Hospital, Chennai.
- Prior work experience of 45 years includes- 3 years of working in Auckland.
- Head of Cardiac surgery unit of Apollo hospitals, Chennai since 1984.
- Under his guidance unit has done 40,000 heart operations of which 29,000 have been coronary bypass operations including 14,000 on a beating heart
- Pioneered congenital heart surgery and heart valve surgery in India.
- Trained 30 heart surgeons in India.
- He has performed over 25,000 open heart surgeries in the last 16 years.
- One of the first surgeons to receive MCh degree in India.
- a pioneer in cardiac surgery for infants, coronary bypass surgery, multivalve replacement and cardiac transplantation.
- Presented over 275 papers at national and international conferences and made around 20 orations including the Subroto Memorial Oration and the Sadasivan Oration.
- Participated in the first multi-organ transplant in India (Heart, Liver, Kidneys and Cornea).
- First surgeon to repair a complex congenital heart defect in a child below one year. First to apply heart, lung machine-supported Coronary Angioplasty in India.
- Member of various prestigious groups- FRACS - Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Melbourne. F.L.A.C.S. - Fellow of the Indian Association of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery.
Dr. Sridhar L F
Cardiac SurgeonChennai, India
33+ years of experience
Consultant
Works At: Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai
5.0 (32 Ratings)
- Dr. Sridhar LF is a cardiothoracic surgeon with 27+ years of experience.
- He has performed more than 7,000 cardiac operations including more than 5,500 beating heart coronary artery, bypass surgeries and more than 100 redo beating hearts.
- Dr. Sridhar is a member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences and Tamil Nadu Medical Council.
- He has completed MBBS, CTVS and MNAMS.
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- Dr. Sridhar LF is a cardiothoracic surgeon with 27+ years of experience.
- He has performed more than 7,000 cardiac operations including more than 5,500 beating heart coronary artery, bypass surgeries and more than 100 redo beating hearts.
- Dr. Sridhar is a member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences and Tamil Nadu Medical Council.
- He has completed MBBS, CTVS and MNAMS.
- Dr. Gunjan Kapoor is a Cardiologist, practicing successfully for more than 24 years.
- She is adept in performing 2D Echocardiography in adults, Stress Echocardiography, Coronary Angiogram, Renal Angiogram, Cerebral Angiogram, Peripheral Angiogram, Coronary Angioplasty, Peripheral Angioplasty, Aortic Stent Grafting, EPS-Electrophysiological, and Radiofrequency Ablation etc.
- Besides, she performs Transthoracic Echocardiography, Vascular Doppler, Stress Testing, Cardiac MRI, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery, Cardio-version and Complete Cardiac Rehabilitation.
- She is the life member of Cardiology Society of India.
- After graduation with MBBS from King George's Medical University, Lucknow, she pursued MD in Paediatrics in King George's Medical University, Lucknow. Thereafter, she did DM in Cardiology from Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow. Then she did Observership in Mount Sinai hospital New York in Interventional Cardiology.
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- Dr. Gunjan Kapoor is a Cardiologist, practicing successfully for more than 24 years.
- She is adept in performing 2D Echocardiography in adults, Stress Echocardiography, Coronary Angiogram, Renal Angiogram, Cerebral Angiogram, Peripheral Angiogram, Coronary Angioplasty, Peripheral Angioplasty, Aortic Stent Grafting, EPS-Electrophysiological, and Radiofrequency Ablation etc.
- Besides, she performs Transthoracic Echocardiography, Vascular Doppler, Stress Testing, Cardiac MRI, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery, Cardio-version and Complete Cardiac Rehabilitation.
- She is the life member of Cardiology Society of India.
- After graduation with MBBS from King George's Medical University, Lucknow, she pursued MD in Paediatrics in King George's Medical University, Lucknow. Thereafter, she did DM in Cardiology from Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow. Then she did Observership in Mount Sinai hospital New York in Interventional Cardiology.
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Dr. Chhaya P Vaja
Interventional Cardiologist
- Dr. Chhaya P Vaja is a renowned Cardiologist, practicing successfully for more than 26 years.
- She offers treatment for Non- Invasive Cardiological Problems.
- She possesses expertise in General Medicine
- After graduating with MBBS from Mumbai University in 1985, she pursued MD in General Medicine in Mumbai University in 1992.
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- Dr. Chhaya P Vaja is a renowned Cardiologist, practicing successfully for more than 26 years.
- She offers treatment for Non- Invasive Cardiological Problems.
- She possesses expertise in General Medicine
- After graduating with MBBS from Mumbai University in 1985, she pursued MD in General Medicine in Mumbai University in 1992.
Dr Venkata Rayudu Nekkanti
Cardiac Surgeon
- Dr. Venkata Rayuda Nekkanti is one of the most reputed and knowledgeable Interventional Cardiologists practicing successfully for more than 32 years.
- He received the best service award by Andhra Pradesh Government for 1st Renal Angioplasty in India.
- Dr. Venkata Nekkanti has extensive experience in providing services such as coronary artery bypass grafting, various single ventricle defects, vascular surgery, coronary angiogram, angioplasty, heart valve replacement, and endovascular stent grafting.
- He completed his MBBS from Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada, in 1975, MD in General Medicine from Osmania Medical Colleg, Hyderabad, in 1981, and DM in Cardiology from Nizam Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, in 19992.
- He got the best paper award from the Indian Academy of Echocardiography.
- He is an active member of the Cardiovascular Society of India, Kolkata, Indian Medical Association, and Indian College of Cardiology, Bangalore.
- He also participated in the American College of Cardiology 60th Annual Scientific Session and Innovation.
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- Dr. Venkata Rayuda Nekkanti is one of the most reputed and knowledgeable Interventional Cardiologists practicing successfully for more than 32 years.
- He received the best service award by Andhra Pradesh Government for 1st Renal Angioplasty in India.
- Dr. Venkata Nekkanti has extensive experience in providing services such as coronary artery bypass grafting, various single ventricle defects, vascular surgery, coronary angiogram, angioplasty, heart valve replacement, and endovascular stent grafting.
- He completed his MBBS from Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada, in 1975, MD in General Medicine from Osmania Medical Colleg, Hyderabad, in 1981, and DM in Cardiology from Nizam Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, in 19992.
- He got the best paper award from the Indian Academy of Echocardiography.
- He is an active member of the Cardiovascular Society of India, Kolkata, Indian Medical Association, and Indian College of Cardiology, Bangalore.
- He also participated in the American College of Cardiology 60th Annual Scientific Session and Innovation.
Dr. Gnanavelu G
Non-Invasive Cardiologist
- Dr. Gnanavelu G is a Non-Invasive Cardiologist with 39 years of experience.
- He specializes in Pacemaker Implantation, Coronary Angiogram, Coronary Angioplasty, Bypass Surgery, Cardiac Catheterisation, Peripheral Angioplasty, etc.
- He completed MBBS, MD, and D.M. from Madras Medical College, Chennai.
- Dr. Gnanavelu is a member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), IAE, Cardiological Society of India (CSI), API, SCAI, and Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology (APSC).
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- Dr. Gnanavelu G is a Non-Invasive Cardiologist with 39 years of experience.
- He specializes in Pacemaker Implantation, Coronary Angiogram, Coronary Angioplasty, Bypass Surgery, Cardiac Catheterisation, Peripheral Angioplasty, etc.
- He completed MBBS, MD, and D.M. from Madras Medical College, Chennai.
- Dr. Gnanavelu is a member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), IAE, Cardiological Society of India (CSI), API, SCAI, and Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology (APSC).
- Dr. D.K. Satsangi is a Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon with 35+ years of experience.
- He has performed more than 15000 open heart procedures and 135 cardiac surgeries.
- He has expertise in Ventricular Remodeling Surgery, Ross Procedure, Valve Replacement and Vascular Surgery.
- Dr. Satsangi has worked as Director and Hear of Cardiovascular Surgery at GB Pant Institute of Medical Education and Research, New Delhi.
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- Dr. D.K. Satsangi is a Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon with 35+ years of experience.
- He has performed more than 15000 open heart procedures and 135 cardiac surgeries.
- He has expertise in Ventricular Remodeling Surgery, Ross Procedure, Valve Replacement and Vascular Surgery.
- Dr. Satsangi has worked as Director and Hear of Cardiovascular Surgery at GB Pant Institute of Medical Education and Research, New Delhi.
Dr. Tarun Praharaj
Interventional CardiologistKolkata, India
32+ years of experience
Senior Consultant
Works At: BM Birla Heart Research Centre, Kolkata
- Dr. Tarun Praharaj is a well-established Cardiologist in Kolkata.
- He holds 30 years of rich experience in treating patients with Cardiac issues.
- He had the opportunity to treat Nobel Laureate, Mother Teresa, in 1993 and 1996.
- He also implanted a drug-coated stent on 75 years, old lady, on 7th June 2002 which was launched for the first time in India on that day.
- His area of expertise is Complex Coronary Angioplasty.
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- Dr. Tarun Praharaj is a well-established Cardiologist in Kolkata.
- He holds 30 years of rich experience in treating patients with Cardiac issues.
- He had the opportunity to treat Nobel Laureate, Mother Teresa, in 1993 and 1996.
- He also implanted a drug-coated stent on 75 years, old lady, on 7th June 2002 which was launched for the first time in India on that day.
- His area of expertise is Complex Coronary Angioplasty.
- Dr. Dnyanoba Hore is a skilled Interventional Cardiologist with over 37 years of medical experience.
- He performs Coronary and Angioplasty procedures.
- Dr. Dnyanoba Hore graduated from the University of Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, with an MBBS (1987).
- He obtained his DNB (2009) from the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi.
- He studied MD at Govt. Medical College, Aurangabad.
- He is a member of the Asian Association of Restoration Society, the Indian Association of Dermatology, the Cardiological Society of India, the Maharashtra Medical Council, and the Indian Medical Association.
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- Dr. Dnyanoba Hore is a skilled Interventional Cardiologist with over 37 years of medical experience.
- He performs Coronary and Angioplasty procedures.
- Dr. Dnyanoba Hore graduated from the University of Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, with an MBBS (1987).
- He obtained his DNB (2009) from the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi.
- He studied MD at Govt. Medical College, Aurangabad.
- He is a member of the Asian Association of Restoration Society, the Indian Association of Dermatology, the Cardiological Society of India, the Maharashtra Medical Council, and the Indian Medical Association.
Dr. Nishith Chandra
Interventional Cardiologist
- Dr. Nishith Chandra is a skilled Interventional Cardiologist with over 30 years of experience in Interventional Cardiology.
- He specializes in complex coronary interventions, such as Rotablation, Intravascular Lithotripsy, Impella-Assisted Complex Interventions, Carotid Interventions, Balloon Valvetomies, and Peripheral Vascular Interventions.
- Dr. Chandra is renowned for his expertise in performing image-guided precision angioplasty using advanced intra-coronary imaging techniques, such as Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) and IntraVascular Ultrasound (IVUS).
- He holds the DM (Cardiology) super speciality degree from the renowned King George’s Medical College, Lucknow, India, which he completed in 1994.
- He is also a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC).
- He was instrumental in establishing the highly acclaimed Air Ambulance Unit, which has transported more than 300 critically ill patients across India and neighbouring countries.
- Dr. Chandra is a member of several prestigious medical societies, including the Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine, the Cardiological Society of India, and the Indian Medical Association.
- He trained in Critical Care Air Transport in the UK and CRT Device Implantation at NUSCH Hospital in Slovakia.
- His accolades include the Best Case Award at TCT Asia Pacific Seoul in 2008, a Gold Medal in MD (1990), and recognition as the Best All-Rounder Student of MBBS (1986).
- Dr. Chandra has authored numerous publications in national and international journals.
- He has also contributed to several books on cardiology.
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- Dr. Nishith Chandra is a skilled Interventional Cardiologist with over 30 years of experience in Interventional Cardiology.
- He specializes in complex coronary interventions, such as Rotablation, Intravascular Lithotripsy, Impella-Assisted Complex Interventions, Carotid Interventions, Balloon Valvetomies, and Peripheral Vascular Interventions.
- Dr. Chandra is renowned for his expertise in performing image-guided precision angioplasty using advanced intra-coronary imaging techniques, such as Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) and IntraVascular Ultrasound (IVUS).
- He holds the DM (Cardiology) super speciality degree from the renowned King George’s Medical College, Lucknow, India, which he completed in 1994.
- He is also a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC).
- He was instrumental in establishing the highly acclaimed Air Ambulance Unit, which has transported more than 300 critically ill patients across India and neighbouring countries.
- Dr. Chandra is a member of several prestigious medical societies, including the Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine, the Cardiological Society of India, and the Indian Medical Association.
- He trained in Critical Care Air Transport in the UK and CRT Device Implantation at NUSCH Hospital in Slovakia.
- His accolades include the Best Case Award at TCT Asia Pacific Seoul in 2008, a Gold Medal in MD (1990), and recognition as the Best All-Rounder Student of MBBS (1986).
- Dr. Chandra has authored numerous publications in national and international journals.
- He has also contributed to several books on cardiology.
Dr. Vilas Magarkar
Interventional Cardiologist
- Dr. Vilas Magarkar is a renowned Interventional Cardiologist with 30+ years of experience.
- He completed his MBBS from Govt. Medical College Aurangabad in 1990, followed by an MD SRTR Medical College Ambajogai in 1995.
- Later, he earned a D.M. in Cardiology from Grant Medical College & J.J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai 1999.
- He obtained recognition as the ‘First’ to perform many state-of-the-art procedures in Cardiology in India and worldwide.
- His areas of expertise are Stress testing, Holter Monitoring, Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring, Clinical Cardiology, and more.
- He has multiple fellowships from associations such as the American Society of Cardiology (FACC), the Society of Coronary Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI), the European Society of Cardiology (FESC), and the Cardiological Society of India (FSCI).
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- Dr. Vilas Magarkar is a renowned Interventional Cardiologist with 30+ years of experience.
- He completed his MBBS from Govt. Medical College Aurangabad in 1990, followed by an MD SRTR Medical College Ambajogai in 1995.
- Later, he earned a D.M. in Cardiology from Grant Medical College & J.J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai 1999.
- He obtained recognition as the ‘First’ to perform many state-of-the-art procedures in Cardiology in India and worldwide.
- His areas of expertise are Stress testing, Holter Monitoring, Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring, Clinical Cardiology, and more.
- He has multiple fellowships from associations such as the American Society of Cardiology (FACC), the Society of Coronary Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI), the European Society of Cardiology (FESC), and the Cardiological Society of India (FSCI).
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