Best Doctors for PTMC - Percutaneous Transvenous Mitral Commissurotomy in India

• Prior work experience includes working at AIIMS and Escorts Hospital.
• More than 15 years of experience in interventional cardiology which includes angiography, angioplasty ,pacemakers, device implantations etc.
• Author of numerous research papers published in national and international journals.
• fellow of Society of Coronary Angiography and Interventions (USA) and International Associate of American college of Cardiology.
• Member of renowned institutes National academy of medical sciences (New Delhi, Association of physicians of India, Cardiological Society of India.

• Dr. BL Agrawal has experience of 23+ years in his field.
• Performed over 9000 coronary angiograms, 5500 coronary angioplasties, 600 renal, peripheral and carotid angioplasties, 200 balloon mitral and aortic valvotomies.
• Dr. BL Agrawal’s interest lies in trans-radial and trans-lunar coronary interventions like chronic total occlusion, left central disease, bifurcation lesions, graft interventions, primary PCI, etc.
• He is a lifetime member of the Cardiological Society of India 
• He is a registered member of the Delhi Medical Council since 2007
• Dr. BL Agarwal has completed MBBS from Jiwaji University, Gwalior, MD - Medicine from PGIMER, Chandigarh and then DM - Cardiology from SGPGIMS, Lucknow in 1993, 1997, and 2001 respectively.

• Dr. (Prof) Narendra Nath Khanna is an Interventional Cardiologist with 17+ years of experience.
• He is a Member of various reputed organizations such as National Academy of Medical Sciences, European Atherosclerosis Society Academy of Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics, USA American Heart Association (Stroke and Radiology council), USA European Society of Cardiology, Cardiological Society of India, Indian College of Cardiology Vascular Society of India, Angiological Society India, European Association of Percutaneous, Asia Pacific Vascular Society Association of Physicians of India, Indian Academy of Echocardiography, Indian Medical Association (IMA), and many more.
• He is on the Editorial Board of Indian Heart Journal and Deputy Editor and Chief of Quarterly Journal of Angiology.
• The Professor has also authored 26 book chapters and has written about 120 publications in various national and international journals to his credit.
• His expertise lies in endovascular and peripheral vascular interventions and has pioneered techniques for percutaneous mechanical pulmonary thrombectomy and techniques for Endovascular Treatment of Aortic Aneurysms, ischemia & gangrene of the limbs, etc.

• Dr. Balaraju D is an experienced and skilled Interventional Cardiologist with +19 years of experience in the field of treating cardiac conditions.
• He is a professional member of the Karnataka Medical Council.
• After his MBBS in 2006 from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, he did MD in KIMS, Hubli in 2010 and then DNB in 2016 from National Board of Examination.
• Dr. Balaraju is an expert in primary PCI, complex coronary intervention, cardiac catheterisation, vascualr surgery, coronary imaging, balloon mitral valvotomy, heart failure and 2D echo including speckle tracking imaging.
• He received the national gold medal in cardiology in 2015 for his DNB and the H.S Wasir award in cardiology by Govt of India- 2015.

• Currently associated as Senior Interventional Cardiologist with Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences – The Heart Center at Continental Hospitals, Hyderabad
• Performed more than 7000 procedures till now
• Specializes in Trans-radial Angiography & Angioplasty with special interest in Chronic Total Occlusions and device closures
• Fellow of Cardiology (2001), RCH, University of Melbourne, Australia, nterventional Cardiology (2014), AUSL9, University of Siena, Tuscany, Italy and  Fellow of American College of Cardiology (FACC)
• Fellow of Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions (FSCAI)
• Published 24 extracts & one original article in National Medical Journals
• Life Member of various renowned organizations such as Cardiological Society of India, Paediatric Cardiac Society of India and Fellow, Indian College of Cardiology

Dr. Ajay J. Swamy is a renowned Interventional Cardiologist with over 20 years of experience in managing complex heart conditions. Known for his clinical expertise and patient-centric approach, he is committed to delivering advanced, comprehensive, and compassionate cardiac care while maintaining the highest standards of medical excellence.

Why Choose Dr. Ajay J Swamy?

• Extensive Interventional Cardiology Experience: With over 20 years of experience and more than 16,000 cardiac procedures, Ajay J. Swamy is highly experienced in performing advanced heart interventions and managing complex cardiovascular conditions.
• Comprehensive Care for Complex Heart Conditions: He specialises in treating coronary artery disease, structural heart disease, complex coronary blockages, valvular heart conditions, and rhythm disorders, delivering comprehensive, patient-centred cardiac care.
• Expertise in Advanced Cardiac Procedures: Dr. Swamy has extensive expertise in complex coronary interventions, intracoronary imaging (OCT and IVUS), coronary physiology assessments (FFR, RFR, IMR), structural heart disease treatments including TAVR and paravalvular leak closure, aortic interventions, and pacemaker therapies, delivering precise and comprehensive cardiac care.
• Active Faculty in National and International Cardiology Forums: Dr. Swamy regularly serves as faculty at national and international conferences and CME programs, delivering training workshops on procedures including OCT, rotablation, chronic total occlusion (CTO) interventions, left main coronary interventions, and TAVR.
• Commitment to Advancing Cardiac Care: Through his teaching workshops, conference participation, and organisation of national and international cardiology meetings, Dr. Swamy continues to contribute to the advancement of interventional cardiology and medical education.

• Dr. Anees Thajudeen is a practicing Interventional Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist  with +10 years of experience in the field.
• After his MBBS, he did MD, DM and a fellowship in clinical cardiac electrophysiology.
• Dr. Thujadeen is an expert at  nterventions for complex ventricular and atrial arrhythmias in patients with structural heart disease.  His other areas of interest are, cryoablation for atrial fibrillation and 3D mapping systems to reduce fluoroscopic radiation exposure during complex ablations. He is also an expert in device implants and follow-up for implantable cardioverters and cardiac resynchronization devices for heart failure. He also treats bradycardia and syncope.
• In his career thus far, he has worked as a faculty too.

• Dr. Anindya Mukherjee is a leading Interventional Cardiologist praciticing for +10 years. 
• He is a member of the American College of Cardiology, Cardiological Society of India (CSI), the European Society of Cardiology, the All India MD/MS/DNB Doctors Association and the Indian American Medical Residents and Doctors and Executives.  
• Dr. Mukherjee completed his MBBS in 2012 from Nilratan Sircar Medical College and Hospital. He then did MD and DM in cardiology. 
• Dr. Mukherjee is a specialised professional in pacemaker/ICDS implants, balloon mitral valvuloplasty, ASD/VSD closure, coronary angioplasty, biventricular and combo device implants. He also treats, arrhythmia, heart attacks, complex cardiac cases and conducts radial approach angiography, echocardiography, coronary angiography, colour Doppler and TMT tests.
•  He has co-authored a few research papers.

• Dr. Ganesh Nallur Shivu is a well-known Interventional Cardiologist with 23+ years of experience in the field.
• He has performed over 5,000 diagnostic angiograms and more than 2,000 coronary angioplasties and uses the radial artery as the key access route for surgeries.
• He has performed more than 150 pacemakers and ICD insertions.
• He has vast experience in all adjunctive coronary interventional techniques, including rotational atherectomy, pressure wire evaluation, LASER, IVUS, optical coherence tomography, and distal protection device use.
• He is proficient in peripheral interventions, including femoral, iliac, below-knee angioplasty, and fistuloplasties.
• His expertise lies in complex angioplasty techniques, including unprotected left main stem, chronic total occlusion, vein graft, and multi-vessel intervention.
• He graduated from Bangalore Medical College in 2000 and undertook MRCP from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (RCPS), Glasgow, in 2004.
• He later obtained cardiology training in the All Wales Cardiology Training Program and secured a CCT (Certificate of Completion of Training) in cardiology.
• He has several Fellowships from the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, UK, and Morriston Hospital, Swansea, UK, and completed his Ph.D. in Diabetic Cardiomyopathy at the University of Birmingham.
• He has published extensively 23 scientific papers in high-quality peer-reviewed journals such as Circulation and JACC.
• He is a member of various national and international societies such as the Karnataka Medical Council, the Royal College of Physicians, UK, the British Cardiovascular Society, the British Society of Echocardiography, and the European Society of Cardiology.

• Dr. M. S. Meenakshi is a renowned Interventional Cardiologist with an experience of 22 years.
• She deals with Simple and Complex Coronary Angioplasties, including Left Main Bifurcation Stenting, Peripheral Angioplasties, Intravascular Imaging Techniques, Permanent Pacemaker implantation, and Biventricular Pacemakers. 
• She is well-trained in Aortic Endovascular Interventions, including EVAR, TEVAR, and Fenestrated Endovascular Graft Stenting.
• She also specializes in Adult Structural Interventions and Percutaneous Valve Therapies.
• She completed her MBBS (2000), MD (Pediatrics) (2008), and DM (Cardiology) (2015) from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU).
• Dr. Meenakshi is fluent in English and Tamil.

• Dr. Madan Mohan B is an interventional cardiologist with 20+ years of experience.
• His clinical interest includes Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCIs), Heart Failure Program, Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD), ASD / VSD Device Closure, TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation),Pacemaker Implantation and Ultrasound.
• He completed MBBS and MD from Madras Medical College, Chennai, DM in cardiology from Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai.
• He is a joint secretary of Tamil Nadu Interventional Council, member of Cardiological Society of India, European Society of Cardiology, Heart Failure Association, EAPCI – European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions and EACPR – European Association for Cardiovascular Prevention & Rehabilitation.
• He won Best Doctor Award by Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University, 2013 and Distinguished Doctor Award by ROTARY Club of Chennai Galaxy, 2017.
• He has many publications under his name in national journals.

• With 18+ years of experience, Dr.S.S Murthy is one of the renowned interventional cardiologists in India.
• Till now he has performed over 10,000 angiographies and over 300 angioplasties.
• His areas of expertise are non-coronary interventions like pacemaker implantation, device closures, ICD & COMBO implantations, peripheral stenting, valvuloplasties, and Coronary & Peripheral interventions and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR
• He is a member of the Cardiological Society of India and a member of the Association of Physicians of India and also a member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences.
• Dr. S. S. Murthy did his MBBS from Osmania University, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, post-graduation (DNB) in Internal Medicine from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi in 1995 and DNB in Cardiology from National Heart Institute, New Delhi in 1999.