Best Cardiologists & Heart Surgeons in Chennai, India

Dr. Robert Mao is amongst the leading Interventional Cardiologists in South India. He has 47 years of extensive experience. 

Dr. Mao specializes in Coronary Permanent Pacemaker Insertion, Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD), Angioplasty, Mitral Valve Repair (MVR), Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TABR), Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair (EAVR), and ASD/VAS Device Closure. He has done various fellowships in interventional cardiology from the USA and Europe. 

• 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.

Dr. G. N. Prasad is a distinguished Cardiologist with over 35 years of experience. He is dedicated to providing exceptional medical care. With a vast portfolio of successful procedures, he has established a reputation for precision and excellence in his field.

Why Choose Dr. Prasad?

• Extensive Interventional Expertise: With over 35 years of experience, Dr. Prasad has a proven track record of treating complex conditions, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, and vascular ailments.
• Advanced Techniques & Specialised Expertise: He is known for performing important treatments such as opening blocked heart arteries, repairing bulges in blood vessels, and fitting pacemakers to help with heart rhythm. He is also experienced in using modern tests to assess blood flow, treating blood vessels outside the heart, and providing care for severe heart conditions, including heart transplant care.
• Specialised Training in Heart Failure Therapy: Dr. Prasad received special training in Italy to use advanced treatments that help the heart pump better in people with heart weakness, bringing world-class care to his patients.
• Leader in Complex Cardiac Care: Dr. Prasad manages a broad range of urgent and complex heart problems, from opening blocked arteries to save lives to advanced treatments like placing protective devices in blood vessels, demonstrating his wide range of skills.

• Dr Muralidharan K V is a leading Cardiac Surgeon with 40+ years of experience in the field of cardiac surgeries.
• He is a professional member of the Association of the Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons of India.
• Dr Muralidharan K V has earned MBBS, MS, and FRCS (EDI) qualifications.
• As a cardiac surgeon, his expertise includes bypass, aortic valve, aorta, heart valve, infarct exclusion, CABG, minimally-invasive coronary artery surgery and thoracic surgeries.

• Dr. Suresh Rao KG is a reputed cardiac Anesthesiologist and has experience of more than 28 years.
• His medical interest lies in cardiac critical care, heart and lung transplantations, LVAD (Left Ventricular Assist Device) implantation, ECMO initiation, management of congenital heart disease and post-operative patients and trans-oesophageal echocardiography cardiac critical care, management of congenital heart disease and post-operative patients and trans-oesophageal echocardiography.
• He has many research publications in high ranking medical journals.
• Dr. Rao has a professional membership association with the Indian Association of Cardiovascular Thoracic Anaesthesiologists (IACTA), Indian Association of Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS), and Paediatric Cardiology Society of India (PCSI).

• Dr. Prakash Chand Jain is a cardiologist with 20+ years of experience.
• He is a member of Tamil Nadu Medical Council, Cardiology Society of India, Indian College of Cardiology and Karnataka Medical Council.
• Dr. Chand has completed MBBS, MD and Diploma from Madras Medical College, Chennai.
• He specializes in Permanent Pacemaker, Transesophageal Echocardiogram, Angioplasty and Atrial Fibrillation.

• Dr. K Jayanthi is a well-known Cardiologist with 35+ years of experience.
• She holds expertise in Cardiac interventions including Pacemaker implantation and Valve interventions.
• She pursued MBBS from Stanley Medical College, Chennai in 1985 followed by MD in General Medicine from Madras Medical College and DNB in Cardiology in 1996.
• She has written over 40 articles published in national journals.
• She is an active member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) and Cardiological Society of India (CSI).

• Dr Pramod Jaiswal is a famed cardiologist in Chennai.
• He has a thriving experience of over 20+ years in the field of cardiology.
• Dr Pramod has done his MBBS and MD from the eminent Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal. Following which he did his DM (Cardiology) from Sree Chitra Tirumal Institute, Trivandrum.
• He is an active member of some of the most eminent organisations like Cardiology society of India and Indian College of Cardiology.

• Dr. Y Vijayachandra Reddy is an interventional cardiologist with 23+ years of experience.
• He has received Best Doctor Award & Outstanding Researcher Award Versatile; Outstanding Researcher Award; Best Doctor Award for Cardiology in 2011; LIMRA Professional Excellence award for Cardiology and 17 Gold medals during MBBS.
• Dr. Reddy’s work experience includes more than 7000 PCIs, 30000 invasive procedures, 550 PCIs in cardiogenic shock, 700 Cardiac devices, 400 PTMCs and several EVAR and TEVAR procedures.
• He has published a plethora of studies and research papers over the years.
• He is a member of FACC (Fellow of American College of Cardiology); FICC (Fellow of Indian College of Cardiology); FCSI (Fellow of Cardiological Society of India); FISC (Fellow of Indian Society of Cardiology) and British Commonwealth Scholar.
• His expertise lies in pacemaker implantations, pediatric interventions, ICDs, CRTs, endovascular repairs and more.

• Dr Janardhana Reddy D's +20 years of experience as a leading Cardiac Surgeon have put him among the most highly experienced surgeons. 
• He holds professional membership of the Indian Medical Association.
• Dr. Reddy D did his MBBS from Sri Venkateswara Medical College, Tirupathi in 1981, followed by MS in 1986 and then DNB in 1991 from National Board Of Examination.
• He has performed +17,000 surgeries most of which are coronary artery bypass surgeries. He is reputed for performing beating heart surgeries successfully in advanced coronary artery disease with multiple organs.
• Dr. Reddy D has pioneered the "Left Ventricular Restoration Surgery" in India in cases of heart failure along with coronary artery bypass surgery.
• He is an expert at performing, Bypass Surgery, Pacemaker Implantation, Balloon Mitral Valvuloplasty, Mitral/Heart Valve Replacement, Acute Aortic Dissection, Peripheral Angioplasty and Infarct exclusion surgery among other procedures. 

• Dr. Shanmugasundaram D is a leading Cardiologist practicing for more than 25 years.
• He holds expertise in BP Monitoring, Pacemaker, Holter Monitoring, etc.
• After completing MBBS in 1996, he obtained MD in General Medicine in 2001 followed by DNB in Cardiology in 2011.
• He won ‘Best outgoing Student’ during his studies in Madurai Medical College.
• He is professionally affiliated with the Tamilnadu Medical Council and Cardiological Society of India (CSI).