Best Doctors for Valve Replacement in India

• Dr. Ashok K Gupta is a renowned Cardiothoracic Surgeon practising successfully for more than 29 years.
• He is adept in performing CABG, Beating Heart CABG, Total Atrial Bypass, and Complex CABG etc.
• In his career spanning nearly three decades, he has performed 5000 Cardiac procedures including total Arterial bypass, minimally invasive surgeries and Thoracic surgeries.
• He is a Life member of Indian Association of Cardiothoracic Surgeons and Society for Heart failure and Transplant.
• After graduating with MBBS, he pursued MS in General Surgery. Thereafter, he did MCh in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery. Then, he did Fellowship in CTVS and FIACS.

• Currently associated as Senior Consultant - Cardip Thoracic & Vascular Surgery at Sarvodaya Hospital, Faridabad
• Specialty Interests are Heart failure surgeries in CAD setting like, CAD with ventricular aneurysms, CAD with post MI VSD, CAD with severe MR, Late correction of TOF patients and Aortic root surgeries
• Routinely performs surgeries like Adult cardiac surgeries, Beating heart coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), Valvular surgeries, Combined coronary and valvular procedures, Aotic root surgeries including root enlargement /root remodelling / root replacement (Bental's procedure) surgeries,Pericardectomy for constrictive pericarditis, Congenital cardiac surgeries, Thoracic & Vascular Surgeries

• 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.

• 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.