Best Doctors for Mitral Valve Repair in India

• Dr. Sunil Sofat is an Interventional Cardiologist and a top Cardiac Surgeon for open heart surgery with over 37 years of experience.
• He is one of the best cardiac surgeons for heart valve replacement in India, who specialises in treating coronary artery disease, aortic aneurysm, and heart failure.
• Dr. Sofat obtained his MBBS in 1987, MD in 1993, and DM in 2003 from the University of Pune.
• Later, he completed a fellowship from the Society of Cardiovascular Interventions (FSCAI).
• Dr. Sunil has authored numerous scientific research papers and has publications in international and national journals.

• Dr. Anto Sahayaraj R is a renowned Cardiothoracic surgeon, based in Chennai having extensive experience of 25+ years.
• His expertise lies in Pediatric cardiac surgery, Neonatal cardiac surgeries, Conduit surgery, Complex heart valve surgery, aortic root enlargement, Re-do heart valve surgery, Infective endocarditis, Aortic valve replacement, Teratology of Fallot, TAVI, etc.
• Dr. Sahayaraj was involved in the first pediatric transplantation in India and is a member of the Indian Association Of Cardiovascular And Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS), Indian Medical Association.
• Under his credit, there are numerous national and international publications and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's, worldwide conferences to talk about Cardiac Surgeries.

• Dr. Ajay Hirakannawar is a renowned Cardiac Surgeon with experience of nearly 15 years.
• His expertise lies in coronary artery bypass surgery, CABG, TAR, aortic aneurysm repairs, 9aortic dissection repairs, arrhythmia surgery.
• He has completed his Fellowship in adult cardiothoracic surgery from Australia.
• Dr. Ajay has vast experience over the treatment of all types of lung surgeries, especially thoracoscopic minimally invasive procedures, keyhole surgeries.
• He has publications in both international as well as national medical journals.

• Dr. P. Susheel Reddy is a renowned Cardiologist, with an experience of more than 13 years.
• His expertise lies in the Cardiac Invasive Procedures, Cardioversion, Cardiac Catheterisation, Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators (Icds), ASD / VSD Device Closure, Patent Foramen Ovale, Carotid Angioplasty, and Stenting, etc.
• He has professional membership with the Cardiological Society of India (CSI) and a Fellowship in SCAI.
• He completed MBBS from Rajah Muthiah medical college in 1998 and MD (General Medicine) from Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai in 2003.
• Under his credit, there are many national and international publications and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, talks about Heart diseases and transplants.

• Dr. Ali Faizal is a Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiologist with 20+ years of experience.
• He holds extensive experience in Ischemic heart Disease, Valvular Heart Disease, Chronic Heart Failure, Adult Congenital Heart Disease, and Coronary Interventions.
• He has an instrumental role in setting up successful and large cardiac programs in Kerala.
• He completed his cardiology training at Bangalore University in 1996.
• He has an additional responsibility of being the Chief of clinical services of the hospital to provide the best possible medical care.

• Dr. Amal Khan is a renowned Cardiologist, based in Kolkata having extensive 30+ years of experience.
• His expertise lies in the management of Angina Pectoris, Treatment of arrhythmia, Atherosclerosis, Cardiomyopathy, Rheumatic Heart Disease Treatment, Acute Aortic Dissection, Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Failure, Peripheral Artery Bypass, Carotid Artery Disease, Hypertension Treatment, etc.
• Dr. Khan has completed his MBBS from Calcutta National Medical College, followed by MD in Medicine from Calcutta University. Later, he did MNAMS from the National Board Examinations and DM in Cardiology from JPGMER, Kolkata.
• Under his credit, there are both national and international publications in accredited indexed journals and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in CME's, scientific meetings, worldwide conferences to talk about the different types of Heart conditions.

• Dr. Chander Shekhar is a leading Cardiac Surgeon with +17 years of experience in performing cardiac surgeries.
• He is a professional member of the Cardiological Society of India. 
• Dr. Shekhar completed his MBBS from Patna Medical College, 1994 and then did his MD (Internal Medicine) from Maulana Azad Medical College, 1999. In 2004, he did his DM  from Govind Ballabh Pant Hospital.
• Between 2014-15, he completed American, European and Indian fellowships.
• Dr. Shekhar is an expert surgeon of pacemaker implants and some other cardiac surgical procedures.

• Dr. Gourishankar Ramesh is a renowned Cardiac Surgeon with an experience of more than 30 years. 
• He has expertise over the treatment of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Valve Disease, Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Aneurysm Repair, Coronary Angioplasty & Stenting, and Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG).
• He has a membership association with IACTA, ISA, ISCCM, ESICM, and ILTSa.
• Dr. Ramesh has done a fellowship in Cardiac Anaesthesis, AIIMS, New Delhi and Liver Transplant Anaesthesis - Kings College Hospital, London, U.K.

• Dr. K K Pandey is a well-known Cardiac Surgeon with an experience of nearly 23+ years.
• He is a Life Member of the Vascular Society of India, Venous Association of India, Diabetic Foot Society of India, and Member of the International Society of the Vascular Surgeons.
• He is specialized in Tracheal Surgery, BPF repair, Surgery of Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Chest Tumours, Vascular By-Pass Surgery, Varicose Veins Surgery, Diabetic Foot, etc.
• He has been awarded for excellent surgical skills at Silver Jubilee Function at Medical College, Kanpur.
• Dr Pandey has written books on diabetic foot, Venous diseases, leg ulcer & tuberculosis, chest injury & chest tumours, and also wrote a chapter in the textbook of vascular surgery.

Dr. Yusuf M M is a renowned Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon, with over 20 years of experience in treating aortic valve disease, atrial fibrillation, cardiomyopathy, and coronary artery disease. He specialises in robotic-assisted cardiac surgery and is one of the few robotic and minimally invasive cardiac surgeons worldwide. He is known for his surgical expertise, use of advanced technology, and the ability to treat complex aortic aneurysm & valve repair cases.

Why choose Dr. M M Yusuf?

• Extensive experience: Dr. M M Yusuf boasts an experience of over 20 years in handling complex cardiac surgery cases.
• Rare Surgical Skill: He is trained in robotic and minimally invasive cardiac surgery, which reduces post-operative discomfort, recovery time, and complications. He is one of the few cardiac surgeons worldwide to possess this training and skill.
• Expert Cardiac Surgeon: He is skilled at performing routine and complex cardiac interventions such as conventional Angioplasty, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery, Minimally Invasive CABG Surgery, Robotic Cardiac Surgery, Minimally-Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI), Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery, and specialized management of Aortic Aneurysm.
• Advanced Training: Dr. Yusuf holds multiple Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) certifications in General and Cardiothoracic surgery. He has also completed a fellowship course in Complex Aortic Aneurysm & Valve Repair Surgery from Kings College Hospital, London, UK. He then did a superspecialisation in Robotic & Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery in Belgium.

• Dr. Prabhakara Shetty Heggunje is a reputed cardiologist with 32+ Experience.
• Persuaded his MBBS from Mysore University followed by his MD in Internal Medicine and DM degree in Cardiology from the reputed Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGI) in Chandigarh.
• Well known for his dedication and in-depth knowledge in the field of Interventional Cardiology.
• Member of Cardiological Society of India (CSI) and the Cardiovascular Society of India (CVSI).
• His expertise lies in treating acute myocardial infarction, complex coronary interventions, patients with a heart attack with a large clot, carotid stenting, and peripheral vascular procedures.

• Dr. SS Iyengar is an eminent Interventional Cardiologist with an experience of more than 48 years.
• He specializes in prevention and  treatment of cardiac and vascular disorders such as acute heart attack, heart failure, arrhythmia, rhythm disturbance, valvuloplasty and many more.
• He also performs procedures such as coronary angiogram, coronary angioplasty, bypass surgery, heart valve replacement, vascular surgery, heart transplant, etc.
• He was honoured by Vishishta Seva Medal by The President of India, PM Naik Memorial Oration Award, Pharmacia Oration Award, and Silver Medal by Director General Armed Forces Services. 
• Dr. Iyengar completed his MBBS in 1969, MD in General Medicine in 1972  from University of Pune.
• Thereafter, he went on to do DM in Cardiology from University of Pune in 1975.
• Presently, he is a member of Cardiological Society of India, Fellow of Indian College of Cardiology, Indian College of Interventional Cardiology, and Indian Society of Echocardiography.