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35+ years of experience
About Dr K R Balakrishnan
- Dr K R Balakrishnan is a renowned and reputed Cardio-thoracic surgeon in Chennai.
- With a thriving experience of over 30 + years, he has been credited with India’s First LVAD and HVAD pump implant as destination therapy.
- Dr Balakrishnan has done his MBBS from JIPMER, MS (General Surgery) from the eminent AIIMS,Delhi . Following which he did his McH (Cardio thoracic Surgery) from KEM Hospital, University.
- He has been instrumental in starting India’s First Comprehensive Centre for Heart Failure Management at Fortis Malar Hospital, Chennai.
- Dr Balakrishnan has got the opportunity to work with Sir Brian Barratt –Boyes, Green lane Hospital, New Zealand and Dr Albert Starr at Oregon Health Science University and St. Vincent Hospital, USA.
- Dr Balakrishnan is also actively engaged with various institutions to develop Pulsatile and continuous flow LVADs (Left Ventricular Assist Device) and molecular biology of ventricular hypertrophy.
- Dr Balakrishnan is first cardiologist in India to successfully perform HVAD implant surgery, and LVAD implant surgery as destination therapy.
OPD Schedule & Fee Of Dr K R Balakrishnan
MGM Healthcare, Chennai
Monday
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Tuesday
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wednesday
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Thursday
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Friday
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Saturday
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Location
Awarded a distinction in M.Ch which was first ever awarded by Bombay University in Cardio Thoracic Speciality
Hiralal gold medal in surgery, AIIMS, New Delhi
Papers Published
- Images in cardiovascular medicine. Role of inflammation in atherosclerosis: immunohistochemical and electron microscopic images of a coronary endarterectomy specimen. Balakrishnan KR, Kuruvilla S. Circulation. 2006 Jan 24;113(3):e41-3. PMID: 16432060 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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- Modified septosuperior approach for the repair of supracardiac total anomalous pulmonary venous return in infants, Balakrishnan KR, Parvathy U. Ann Thorac Surg. 2005 Sep;80(3):1140-2. PMID: 16122518 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
- Influence of lumen shape and vessel geometry on plaque stresses: possible role in the increased vulnerability of a remodelled vessel and the “shoulder” of a plaque. Kumar RK, Balakrishnan KR. Heart. 2005 Nov;91(11):1459-65. Epub 2005 Mar 17. PMID: 15774611 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
- Pseudoaneurysm of the popliteal artery. Surgical management of 3 cases. Parvathy U, Saldanha R, Balakrishnan KR. J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino). 2005 Feb;46(1):43-6. PMID: 15758876 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
- Severe coronary artery disease with coarctation of the aorta: role of off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting. Balakrishnan KR, Thanikachalam S, Murthy JS, Saldanha R, Jayarajah M. Ann Thorac Surg. 2005 Jan;79(1):343-5. PMID: 15620979 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
- Surgical closure of atrial septal defect in children under two years of age. Parvathy U, Balakrishnan KR, Ranjith MS, Saldanha R, Vakamudi M. Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann. 2004 Dec;12(4):296-9. PMID: 15585696 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
- Further insights into normal aortic valve function: role of a compliant aortic root on leaflet opening and valve orifice area.Sripathi VC, Kumar RK, Balakrishnan KR, Ann Thorac Surg. 2004 Mar;77(3):844-51.
- Blunt abdominal trauma resulting in urinothorax from a missed uretero-pelvic junction avulsion: case report. Parvathy U, Saldanha R, Balakrishnan KR. J Trauma. 2003 Jan;54(1):187-9. PMID: 12544917 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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Where does Dr K R Balakrishnan practice?
Dr K R Balakrishnan practices at MGM Healthcare, Chennai
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Yes, Dr K R Balakrishnan does online consult. Patient can select Tele-consult or At Hospital while submitting the appointment request.
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Dr K R Balakrishnan specialty is Cardiac Surgeon
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Dr K R Balakrishnan is Cardiac Surgeon with 37 years of experience.
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Consultation fees of Dr K R Balakrishnan is INR 1000. However it is advised to check the fees before booking the appointment.
What is Appointment Schedule Of Dr K R Balakrishnan?
Saturday: From:- 09:00 AM To:- 05:00 PM, Friday: From:- 09:00 AM To:- 05:00 PM, Thursday: From:- 09:00 AM To:- 05:00 PM, Wednesday: From:- 09:00 AM To:- 05:00 PM, Tuesday: From:- 09:00 AM To:- 05:00 PM, Monday: From:- 09:00 AM To:- 05:00 PM
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