Best Doctors for Mitral Valve Repair in India

Dr. Sunil Thanvi

Cardiac Surgeon

Ahmedabad, India

29+ years of experience

Senior Consultant

Works At: Zydus Hospital, Ahmedabad

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Dr. Sunil Thanvi is a cardiologist with 24+ years of experience.
He has successfully performed more than 15,000 cardiac procedures.
Dr. Sunil Thanvi completed training in Transesophageal Echocardiography from Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre, New Delhi, in Pediatric Cardiology & Interventions from Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, for Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy from Ospidale Niguarda Ca’ Granda, Milan, Italy and in IntraVascular UltraSound, IVUS Club, Mumbai.
He was a speaker at various national and international forums and has been invited as faculty to various national and international forums.
He has published more than 75 papers and publications with more than 5 international papers about the best possible treatments for heart problems.
He has expertise in Balloon valvuloplasty of the Mitral, Balloon Atrial septostomy, Device closures of PDA, ASD, VSD and Fistulae, Aortic and Pulmonary valves, stenting of Coarctation of Aorta and Cardiac catheterizations of complex congenital conditions.
Dr. Thanvi is a member of the Association of Physicians of India, Cardiological Society of India, Pediatric Cardiological Society of India, Indian Society of Electrocardiology, Indian Society of Echocardiography and Global Association of Physicians of India.

Dr. Sunil Thanvi is a cardiologist with 24+ years of experience.
He has successfully performed more than 15,000 cardiac procedures.
Dr. Sunil Thanvi completed training in Transesophageal Echocardiography from Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre, New Delhi, in Pediatric Cardiology & Interventions from Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, for Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy from Ospidale Niguarda Ca’ Granda, Milan, Italy and in IntraVascular UltraSound, IVUS Club, Mumbai.
He was a speaker at various national and international forums and has been invited as faculty to various national and international forums.
He has published more than 75 papers and publications with more than 5 international papers about the best possible treatments for heart problems.
He has expertise in Balloon valvuloplasty of the Mitral, Balloon Atrial septostomy, Device closures of PDA, ASD, VSD and Fistulae, Aortic and Pulmonary valves, stenting of Coarctation of Aorta and Cardiac catheterizations of complex congenital conditions.
Dr. Thanvi is a member of the Association of Physicians of India, Cardiological Society of India, Pediatric Cardiological Society of India, Indian Society of Electrocardiology, Indian Society of Echocardiography and Global Association of Physicians of India.

Dr. Sandeep Agarwala

Cardiac Surgeon

Ahmedabad, India

21+ years of experience

Senior Consultant

Works At: Zydus Hospital, Ahmedabad

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Dr. Sandeep Agarwala is a Cardio-Thoracic and Vascular Surgeon with 16+ years of experience.
He earned degrees of MBBS from Grant Medical College & Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai, MS from Seth G.S. Medical College and K.E.M. Hospital, Mumbai, FRCS from Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, United Kingdom, MCh from Seth G.S. Medical College and K.E.M. Hospital, Mumbai and FRCS from Intercollegiate Speciality Boards, United Kingdom.
He has worked in UK for 6 years at Yorkshire Heart Centre.
Dr. Agarwala has expertise in Cardiac redo surgeries, aortic surgery and interest in mechanical circulatory support and cardiac transplantation.

Dr. Sandeep Agarwala is a Cardio-Thoracic and Vascular Surgeon with 16+ years of experience.
He earned degrees of MBBS from Grant Medical College & Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai, MS from Seth G.S. Medical College and K.E.M. Hospital, Mumbai, FRCS from Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, United Kingdom, MCh from Seth G.S. Medical College and K.E.M. Hospital, Mumbai and FRCS from Intercollegiate Speciality Boards, United Kingdom.
He has worked in UK for 6 years at Yorkshire Heart Centre.
Dr. Agarwala has expertise in Cardiac redo surgeries, aortic surgery and interest in mechanical circulatory support and cardiac transplantation.

Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Singla

Cardiac Surgeon

Gurgaon, India

26+ years of experience

Senior Consultant

Works At: Medanta - The Medicity, Gurgaon

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Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Singla is a Cardiac Surgeon with 21+ years of experience.
He completed MBBS from GR Medical College, Gwalior, MS in General Surgery from GR Medical College, Gwalior and MCh in Thoracic Surgery from Grant Medical College and Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai.
He has done his Total Arterial training at University DG Annunzio, Italy and Ethicon Institute of Surgical Education, Mumbai.
He has attended various national and international conferences.
Dr. Singla has expertise in valvular surgery, OPCABs (including Total Arterial Revascularization), vascular surgeries and other adult cardiac surgeries.

Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Singla is a Cardiac Surgeon with 21+ years of experience.
He completed MBBS from GR Medical College, Gwalior, MS in General Surgery from GR Medical College, Gwalior and MCh in Thoracic Surgery from Grant Medical College and Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai.
He has done his Total Arterial training at University DG Annunzio, Italy and Ethicon Institute of Surgical Education, Mumbai.
He has attended various national and international conferences.
Dr. Singla has expertise in valvular surgery, OPCABs (including Total Arterial Revascularization), vascular surgeries and other adult cardiac surgeries.

Dr. Anil Jose

Cardiac Surgeon

Calicut, India

33+ years of experience

Senior Consultant

Works At: Aster MIMS, Calicut

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Dr. Anil Jose is a renowned Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon with an experience of more than 28 years.
He has expertise in doing Adult Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, AF Ablation Surgery and TAVI.
He also offers treatment for Peripheral Cardiac Diseases.
He was the recipient of EHICON Travelling Fellowship in Cardiac Surgery, 2007, GKNM Hospital, Coimbatore.
After graduating with MBBS from Government Medical College Kozhikode in 1990, he pursued MS in General Surgery in Government Medical College, Kottayam, in 1998. Thereafter he pursued MCh in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery from Government Medical College Thiruvananthapuram, in 2004. Then he did MRCS from Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburg, UK. Later, he did Fellowship in Adult Cardiac Surgery in King’s College, London, UK, 2009-2011 and Senior Fellowship in Cardiac Surgery in Brighton and Sussex University Hospital, Brighton, UK, 2011-2014.

Dr. Anil Jose is a renowned Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon with an experience of more than 28 years.
He has expertise in doing Adult Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, AF Ablation Surgery and TAVI.
He also offers treatment for Peripheral Cardiac Diseases.
He was the recipient of EHICON Travelling Fellowship in Cardiac Surgery, 2007, GKNM Hospital, Coimbatore.
After graduating with MBBS from Government Medical College Kozhikode in 1990, he pursued MS in General Surgery in Government Medical College, Kottayam, in 1998. Thereafter he pursued MCh in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery from Government Medical College Thiruvananthapuram, in 2004. Then he did MRCS from Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburg, UK. Later, he did Fellowship in Adult Cardiac Surgery in King’s College, London, UK, 2009-2011 and Senior Fellowship in Cardiac Surgery in Brighton and Sussex University Hospital, Brighton, UK, 2011-2014.

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Dr. Amjad M Shaikh

Cardiac Surgeon

Mumbai, India

19+ years of experience

Consultant

Works At: Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai

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Dr. Amjad M Shaikh is a renowned Cardio Vascular Thoracic Surgeon, with experience of more than 14 years.
In his career spanning over a decade, he has performed 1500 Cardiac Surgeries.
He is skilled in carrying out “Total Arterial LIMA RIMA Y Beating Heart Coronary bypass surgery", Heart Transplant Surgeries, Laser Treatment for Varicose Veins, Vascular Surgeries, Open and Thoracoscopic Surgeries.
He was awarded for his remarkable contribution to aid the victims of Mumbai Terror Attack on 26/11/2008 by the Government of Maharashtra and conferred with a Certificate of Appreciation for the same by Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Group of Hospitals.
The doctor is a member of various prestigious associations such as Indian Medical Association (IMA), Association of Mumbai Consultants, Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI), Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS)
He is keenly interested in research and has several publications in National and International Medical Journals to his credit.

Dr. Amjad M Shaikh is a renowned Cardio Vascular Thoracic Surgeon, with experience of more than 14 years.
In his career spanning over a decade, he has performed 1500 Cardiac Surgeries.
He is skilled in carrying out “Total Arterial LIMA RIMA Y Beating Heart Coronary bypass surgery", Heart Transplant Surgeries, Laser Treatment for Varicose Veins, Vascular Surgeries, Open and Thoracoscopic Surgeries.
He was awarded for his remarkable contribution to aid the victims of Mumbai Terror Attack on 26/11/2008 by the Government of Maharashtra and conferred with a Certificate of Appreciation for the same by Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Group of Hospitals.
The doctor is a member of various prestigious associations such as Indian Medical Association (IMA), Association of Mumbai Consultants, Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI), Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS)
He is keenly interested in research and has several publications in National and International Medical Journals to his credit.

Dr. Sanjay Kumar Pandey

Cardiac Surgeon

New Delhi, India

16+ years of experience

HOD

Works At: Batra Hospital & Medical Research Centre, New Delhi

4.5 (13 Ratings)

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Dr. Sanjay Kumar Pandey is a well-known Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon, practicing successfully for more than 11 years.
He is skilled in performing Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular surgeries.
He has expertise in CABGs, MVR, Valve repairs, AVRs, DVR, ASD, TOF, PDA, Aortic Aneurysms, RSOV, pericardiectomies and various thoracic and vascular surgeries such as Carotid Endarterectomise and TEVAR etc.
In his career spanning more than a decade, he has carried out 4000 open heart surgeries that include CABG (on and off pump), valve replacements and repair, aortic aneurysms, congenital heart surgeries.
He is also involved in teaching and is a visiting faculty at Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi and Ph.D. Guide at Singhania University, Rajasthan.
He has attended numerous conferences and has been invited as faculty and speaker at several National and International conferences.
He is also actively involved in organizing CMEs, symposiums, health talks at various scientific forums at National and International level.
He is the Life member of India Association of Cardiothoracic Surgeons and a member of Indian Association of Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgeons, India.
He is also involved in research and has published papers in reputed National and International medical journals.

Dr. Sanjay Kumar Pandey is a well-known Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon, practicing successfully for more than 11 years.
He is skilled in performing Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular surgeries.
He has expertise in CABGs, MVR, Valve repairs, AVRs, DVR, ASD, TOF, PDA, Aortic Aneurysms, RSOV, pericardiectomies and various thoracic and vascular surgeries such as Carotid Endarterectomise and TEVAR etc.
In his career spanning more than a decade, he has carried out 4000 open heart surgeries that include CABG (on and off pump), valve replacements and repair, aortic aneurysms, congenital heart surgeries.
He is also involved in teaching and is a visiting faculty at Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi and Ph.D. Guide at Singhania University, Rajasthan.
He has attended numerous conferences and has been invited as faculty and speaker at several National and International conferences.
He is also actively involved in organizing CMEs, symposiums, health talks at various scientific forums at National and International level.
He is the Life member of India Association of Cardiothoracic Surgeons and a member of Indian Association of Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgeons, India.
He is also involved in research and has published papers in reputed National and International medical journals.

Dr. Kunal Hazari

Cardiac Surgeon

Ranchi, India

23+ years of experience

Chairman

Works At: Bhagwan Mahavir Medica Superspecialty Hospital, Ranchi

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Dr. Kunal Hazari is a well-known Cardiothoracic and Vascular surgeon in Jharkhand
He has a thriving practice of over 20 years
He is well known for Coronary artery Bypass grafting Surgery.
He specializes in Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery- CABG, Valve Repairs, Valve Replacement, BASD, VSD, Partial AV Canal.
The doctor is known for employing a gentle approach to patients making them feel at ease almost immediately during the consultation process.
He has done his MBBS, MS (General Surgery) & MCh in Cardio Vascular & Thoracic Surgery from the prestigious University.
He received an award from Dr.Raman Singh (Chief Minister of Chattisgharh )for Best services in Cardiac Surgery in SA
He is a member of the cardiological Society of India (CSI), Indian Medical Association (IMA) and European Society for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery

Dr. Kunal Hazari is a well-known Cardiothoracic and Vascular surgeon in Jharkhand
He has a thriving practice of over 20 years
He is well known for Coronary artery Bypass grafting Surgery.
He specializes in Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery- CABG, Valve Repairs, Valve Replacement, BASD, VSD, Partial AV Canal.
The doctor is known for employing a gentle approach to patients making them feel at ease almost immediately during the consultation process.
He has done his MBBS, MS (General Surgery) & MCh in Cardio Vascular & Thoracic Surgery from the prestigious University.
He received an award from Dr.Raman Singh (Chief Minister of Chattisgharh )for Best services in Cardiac Surgery in SA
He is a member of the cardiological Society of India (CSI), Indian Medical Association (IMA) and European Society for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery

Dr. Pankaj Goel

Cardiac Surgeon

Amritsar, India

33+ years of experience

Director

Works At: Ivy Hospital Amritsar

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Dr. Pankaj Goel is a Cardiovascular & Thoracic surgeon with over 32 years of experience.
His services include performing all cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgeries.
He pursued MBBS from Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College, Meerut, in 1991.
He completed his MCh in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery from GB Pant Hospital, Delhi University, in 1998.
Dr. Goel has several research papers published in indexed journals. He has authored a book on cardiac surgery.
He is registered under 9804 Medical Council of India (MCI), 1991.
Dr. Pankaj Goel is fluent in English and Hindi.

Dr. Pankaj Goel is a Cardiovascular & Thoracic surgeon with over 32 years of experience.
His services include performing all cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgeries.
He pursued MBBS from Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College, Meerut, in 1991.
He completed his MCh in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery from GB Pant Hospital, Delhi University, in 1998.
Dr. Goel has several research papers published in indexed journals. He has authored a book on cardiac surgery.
He is registered under 9804 Medical Council of India (MCI), 1991.
Dr. Pankaj Goel is fluent in English and Hindi.

Dr. S. Thanikchalam

Cardiac Surgeon

Chennai, India

49+ years of experience

Director

Works At: Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre, Chennai

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Dr. S. Thanikchalam is a Cardiologist having more than 46 years of expertise.
Services provided by him includes Clinical Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology, Non-Invasive Cardiology, Epidemiological Studies, Clinical Trials & Basic Research on Herbal Medicine, and many more.
He earned his MBBS in India from Madras Medical College in 1962, his MD from Madras Medical College in 1967, and his DM from Christian Medical College in 1971.
He has participated in several worldwide multicentric pharmacological trials, including the Tufts University School of Remedy's PURSE-HIS Epidemiological Research and a study on Nuna Kadugu, a Siddha medicine used to treat various skin ailments.
He is the recipient of the Medical Council of India's Dr. B. C. Roy Award, the country's highest medical honour.
Dr. S. Thanikchalam has a huge number of publications in different journals.
In 2009, the Indian government honoured him with the Padma Shri, the country's fourth highest civilian honour, for his achievements to medicine.
Dr. S. Thanikchalam is fluent in English, and Tamil.

Dr. S. Thanikchalam is a Cardiologist having more than 46 years of expertise.
Services provided by him includes Clinical Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology, Non-Invasive Cardiology, Epidemiological Studies, Clinical Trials & Basic Research on Herbal Medicine, and many more.
He earned his MBBS in India from Madras Medical College in 1962, his MD from Madras Medical College in 1967, and his DM from Christian Medical College in 1971.
He has participated in several worldwide multicentric pharmacological trials, including the Tufts University School of Remedy's PURSE-HIS Epidemiological Research and a study on Nuna Kadugu, a Siddha medicine used to treat various skin ailments.
He is the recipient of the Medical Council of India's Dr. B. C. Roy Award, the country's highest medical honour.
Dr. S. Thanikchalam has a huge number of publications in different journals.
In 2009, the Indian government honoured him with the Padma Shri, the country's fourth highest civilian honour, for his achievements to medicine.
Dr. S. Thanikchalam is fluent in English, and Tamil.

Dr. Shiv Kumar Choudhary

Cardiac Surgeon

New Delhi, India

32+ years of experience

Director

Works At: Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi

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Dr. Shiv Kumar Choudhary is a well-known Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon.
With over 32 years of experience, he performs over 500 major cardiac procedures annually.
Dr. Choudhary specialises in Aortic dissection, Pulmonary thrombolysis, Heart Transplant, LVAD and several other cardiac procedures.
He did his MBBS and MS (CTVS) from GVSM, Kanpur.
In 1996, he did MCh (CTVS) from AIIMS, Delhi in 1996.
He has developed innovative techniques for percutaneously adjustable pulmonary artery band, antegrade cerebral perfusion, modified ultrafiltration, valves patch for ASD/VSD closure, congenital tricuspid valve repair, and left atrial reduction and pulmonary vein isolation.
Dr. Choudhary trains young surgeons, mentors other cardiac surgeons, formulates national guidelines, and develops newer and inexpensive India-specific solutions.
He is a reputed member of various professional organisations, editorial boards and expert committees.

Dr. Shiv Kumar Choudhary is a well-known Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon.
With over 32 years of experience, he performs over 500 major cardiac procedures annually.
Dr. Choudhary specialises in Aortic dissection, Pulmonary thrombolysis, Heart Transplant, LVAD and several other cardiac procedures.
He did his MBBS and MS (CTVS) from GVSM, Kanpur.
In 1996, he did MCh (CTVS) from AIIMS, Delhi in 1996.
He has developed innovative techniques for percutaneously adjustable pulmonary artery band, antegrade cerebral perfusion, modified ultrafiltration, valves patch for ASD/VSD closure, congenital tricuspid valve repair, and left atrial reduction and pulmonary vein isolation.
Dr. Choudhary trains young surgeons, mentors other cardiac surgeons, formulates national guidelines, and develops newer and inexpensive India-specific solutions.
He is a reputed member of various professional organisations, editorial boards and expert committees.

Dr. Mukundan Seshadri

Cardiac Surgeon

Bangalore, India

35+ years of experience

Consultant

4.8 (22 Ratings)

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Dr. Mukundan Seshadri, is a Chief of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery and has performed over 7700 open-heart surgeries with his 32 years of experience.
His special interests in cardiac surgery include coronary artery reconstruction for diffuse coronary artery disease employing onlay arterial patches, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, and valvular heart surgery, which includes mitral valve repair as well as replacement of mitral and aortic valve.
Dr. Mukundan Seshadri is interested in valve replacement treatments such as atrial fibrillation and left atrial reduction surgery, stentless aortic valve replacement, and paediatric heart surgery.
His Vascular interests include the Bentall approach for ascending aortic root replacement, ascending aortic repair with valve sparing, and descending aortic surgery. He is also interested in VATS for a variety of conditions such as empyema, bullectomy, thoracic sympathectomy, decortication, and lung biopsy, as well as other thoracic procedures such as lobectomy and pneumonectomy.
He has earned his degree in MBBS, MS in General Surgery, and MCh in Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery.
He received gold medals in physiology and pathology, silver medals in general surgery, and gold medals in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery.
Dr. Mukundan Seshadri has more than 50 publications in national and international journals.
He also has more than 75 presentations at national and international conferences.
He is fluent in languages like English, Hindi, German, Tamil, and Kannada.

Dr. Mukundan Seshadri, is a Chief of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery and has performed over 7700 open-heart surgeries with his 32 years of experience.
His special interests in cardiac surgery include coronary artery reconstruction for diffuse coronary artery disease employing onlay arterial patches, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, and valvular heart surgery, which includes mitral valve repair as well as replacement of mitral and aortic valve.
Dr. Mukundan Seshadri is interested in valve replacement treatments such as atrial fibrillation and left atrial reduction surgery, stentless aortic valve replacement, and paediatric heart surgery.
His Vascular interests include the Bentall approach for ascending aortic root replacement, ascending aortic repair with valve sparing, and descending aortic surgery. He is also interested in VATS for a variety of conditions such as empyema, bullectomy, thoracic sympathectomy, decortication, and lung biopsy, as well as other thoracic procedures such as lobectomy and pneumonectomy.
He has earned his degree in MBBS, MS in General Surgery, and MCh in Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery.
He received gold medals in physiology and pathology, silver medals in general surgery, and gold medals in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery.
Dr. Mukundan Seshadri has more than 50 publications in national and international journals.
He also has more than 75 presentations at national and international conferences.
He is fluent in languages like English, Hindi, German, Tamil, and Kannada.

Dr. M. K. Moosa Kunhi

Cardiac Surgeon

Chennai, India

30+ years of experience

Senior Consultant

Works At: Kauvery Hospital Radial Road Chennai

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Dr. M. K. Moosa Kunhi is a Cardiovascular Surgeon specialising in heart bypass surgery with over 30 years of experience.
He has performed over 16,000 heart procedures with a success rate of 99.6%.
His areas of expertise are managing heart attacks and blocks, arrhythmias, chest pain and performing beating heart surgery, valve repair and replacement, and vascular and lung surgery.
Dr. Kunhi is the pioneer of bypass surgery technology in India, as he is the first cardiac surgeon to develop this technique in India.
Apart from this, he also introduced the bileaflet heart valve and octopus stabiliser system in beating heart surgery in India.
He did his MBBS from Calicut Medical College, Kerala, and MS (General Surgery) from Karnataka Medical College.
Later, he also pursued an Mch in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery and did a fellowship at the International Academy of Cardiovascular Sciences.
Dr. Kunhi received an invitation from the German Heart Institute, Berlin, as a guest heart surgeon where he was trained in heart transplant and artificial heart surgery. He is the only Indian heart surgeon to achieve this feat.

Dr. M. K. Moosa Kunhi is a Cardiovascular Surgeon specialising in heart bypass surgery with over 30 years of experience.
He has performed over 16,000 heart procedures with a success rate of 99.6%.
His areas of expertise are managing heart attacks and blocks, arrhythmias, chest pain and performing beating heart surgery, valve repair and replacement, and vascular and lung surgery.
Dr. Kunhi is the pioneer of bypass surgery technology in India, as he is the first cardiac surgeon to develop this technique in India.
Apart from this, he also introduced the bileaflet heart valve and octopus stabiliser system in beating heart surgery in India.
He did his MBBS from Calicut Medical College, Kerala, and MS (General Surgery) from Karnataka Medical College.
Later, he also pursued an Mch in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery and did a fellowship at the International Academy of Cardiovascular Sciences.
Dr. Kunhi received an invitation from the German Heart Institute, Berlin, as a guest heart surgeon where he was trained in heart transplant and artificial heart surgery. He is the only Indian heart surgeon to achieve this feat.