Best Doctors for Mitral Valve Repair in India

• 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 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. 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. 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. Bipeenchandra Y. Bhamre is a renowned Cardiac Surgeon, with a rich experience of more than 12 years.
• He has successfully performed 3100+ heart operations and it's ongoing and has been trained at one of the foremost heart surgeons Dr. Denton Cooley’s, Texas Heart Institute, Houston, Texas USA.
• He has special expertise in coronary artery bypass grafting and valve repair and replacement surgery. He has also got experience in minimally invasive cardiac surgery. 
• Dr. Bhamre has a professional membership with Dr. Denton Cooley at Texas Heart Institute and Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery.
• He has several research papers published in national as well as international peer-reviewed journals. 

Dr. Bhaskar Raju DS is a distinguished Cardiothoracic Surgeon with over 34 years of dedicated experience, committed to delivering exceptional cardiac care. His extensive career is characterised by outstanding skill and a profound understanding of complex heart conditions, offering renewed health and hope to his patients.

Why Choose Dr. Bhaskar Raju?

• Extensive Surgical Experience: With more than 34 years dedicated to cardiothoracic surgery, Dr. Bhaskar Raju brings a wealth of knowledge and proven expertise in managing complex cardiac conditions.
• Specialised Expertise in Adult Cardiac Surgery: Dr. Raju has in-depth expertise in a wide array of critical procedures, including Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG), intricate Mitral/Heart Valve Replacements, and Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) closures.
• Proficient in Advanced Cardiac Interventions: His capabilities encompass a comprehensive range of treatments, such as Invasive Cardiac procedures, Balloon Mitral Valvuloplasty, and advanced Pacemaker Implantations.
• Comprehensive Cardiac Rhythm Management: Dr. Raju has substantial experience in Cardiac Pacing and related procedures, ensuring optimal heart rhythm and function for his patients.
• Highly Qualified & Verified: Dr. Raju holds an MCh in Cardio-Thoracic Surgery from the prestigious JIPMER, Puducherry, and maintains verified medical registration. His credentials reflect his unwavering commitment to the highest standards of medical practice.

• Dr. Bikram Kesharee Mohanty is a cardiac surgeon with a very extensive experience of as many as 25 years.
• He has special interest in heart surgeries like coronary, valvular, combined procedures, revision surgeries, pediatric and neonatal surgeries. 
• He has previously worked as a director at Nayati Group of Hospitals, HOD at Shalby Group of Hospitals, HOD at Kamineni Medical College & Hospitals, HOD at Trimula Super Speciality Hospital, Andhra Pradesh.
• He is known for performing both the adult and pediatric surgeries with a great precision.

• Dr. Dinesh Chandra is a well trained Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon (CTVS) with 14+ experience.
• He has done his MBBS from the School of Allied Health sciences KMC Manipal Karnataka.
• Then his Mch from PGIMER & RML Hospital.
• His area of expertise lies in myocardial revascularization, valvular heart disease aortic surgery, paediatric cardiac surgery, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, peripheral vascular surgery and heart failure surgery
• He got Medal for Best Research Thesis
   

• Dr. Thiruthani Kumaran M M is a cardiac surgeon and heart transplant surgeon with 16+ years of experience.
• His areas of expertise include Off pump (beating heart) Coronary artery bypass grafting (Total arterial revascularization), Septal Myectomy, Mitral Valve repairs & replacement, Aortic Valve replacement, Complex CABG with Valve repairs and replacement, Surgeries for Heart failure, Heart Transplant, Left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) and Mechanical Circulatory support devices.
• After completing MBBS, he did DNB in general surgery and cardiothoracic surgery, MNAMS, FICS and fellowship in advanced adult Cardiac surgery at Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Canada.
• Dr. Kumaran won Best outgoing post graduate resident and cardiac surgery fellow of the year from Toronto General hospital, Toronto, Canada.
• He has publications in peer reviewed journals.
• He has presented papers at National and International conferences.

• Dr. Vijit K Cherian is an accomplished Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon with experience of more than 20 years.
• In his career spanning over two decades, he has performed over 8000 heart surgeries.
• He also offers treatment for Valvular heart disease and Heart Failure.
• He is skilled in performing Mitral Valve Repair Surgery, Paediatric Cardiac Surgery, and General Thoracic Surgery and Tracheal surgery.
• He also takes interest in teaching and has been Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Cardiology at Christian Medical College Vellore.
• He is a member of several prestigious associations that include: Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS) and Indian Medical Association (IMA).
• After graduating with MBBS from Seth G S Medical College Mumbai, in 1992, he pursued MS in General Surgery in Tata Memorial Hospital Mumbai, in 1995. Thereafter, he did DNB from Tata Memorial Hospital in 1995. Later, he pursued MCh in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery from Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum, 1996-98.

• Dr. Rana Sandip Singh is a skilled Cardiac Surgeon with over 38 years of experience.
• He has successfully performed cardiac surgery on a 60-hour-old infant, and to date, he has completed over 10,000 surgeries.
• He specialises in Heart Port Surgery, Heart Valve Replacement, Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, Mitral Valve Replacement, Aortic Valve Surgery, and Double Valve Replacement.
• After completing his MBBS, he did MS in General Surgery, followed by an MCh in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery from PGIMER, Chandigarh.
• Dr. Rana completed Board Certification in Cardiovascular and thoracic Surgery, Advanced Training in Lung and Thoracic Surgery, and a Fellowship in Cardiac Sciences.

• Dr. Gourav S Shetty is a cardiac surgeon with 14+ years of experience.
• He completed MBBS from Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore and MS in General Surgery from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore.
• He further pursued DNB in Cardiothoracic surgery from NBE, New Delhi.
• His areas of expertise are congenital heart diseases, Coronary artery diseases, Rheumatic heart diseases, heart failure treatment, degenerative valvular hearts and thoracic procedures.
• He has various presentations and publications to his credit.