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Dr K R Balakrishnan
Cardiac Surgeon
- 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.
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- 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. Suresh Rao KG
Cardiac Surgeon
- 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).
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- 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. Srinath Vijayasekharan
Cardiac Surgeon
- Dr. Srinath Vijayasekharan is a well-known Cardiac Surgeon and has experience of more than 21 years.
- He has expertise in Coronary artery disease (artery blockage), Valvular insufficiency (leaking or regurgitation), Valvular stenosis (blocked or narrowed valves), and Congestive heart failure (ineffective heart muscle).
- His medical interest lies in adult cardiothoracic surgery & transplants, VAD implementation, and ECMO initiation and removal.
- Dr. Vijaysekharan is an active member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA). Some of the services provided by the doctor are Invasive Cardiac, Cardiac Pacing, Balloon Mitral Valvuloplasty, TOF corrections, and Intra - Arterial Thrombolysis.
- He has command over the treatment over the higher risk caused by preoperative low LVEF, Ischemic MR, Left Ventricular Aneurysm and Ventricular Septal Rupture Or Unstable Angina with Haemodynamic instability.
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- Dr. Srinath Vijayasekharan is a well-known Cardiac Surgeon and has experience of more than 21 years.
- He has expertise in Coronary artery disease (artery blockage), Valvular insufficiency (leaking or regurgitation), Valvular stenosis (blocked or narrowed valves), and Congestive heart failure (ineffective heart muscle).
- His medical interest lies in adult cardiothoracic surgery & transplants, VAD implementation, and ECMO initiation and removal.
- Dr. Vijaysekharan is an active member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA). Some of the services provided by the doctor are Invasive Cardiac, Cardiac Pacing, Balloon Mitral Valvuloplasty, TOF corrections, and Intra - Arterial Thrombolysis.
- He has command over the treatment over the higher risk caused by preoperative low LVEF, Ischemic MR, Left Ventricular Aneurysm and Ventricular Septal Rupture Or Unstable Angina with Haemodynamic instability.

Dr. Ravi Kumar R
Interventional Cardiologist
- Dr. Ravi Kumar R is a cardiologist with 25+ years of experience.
- His areas of expertise include heart transplant management, treatment of advanced heart failure including EM biopsies, Impella pumps and LV assist devices.
- He completed MBBS from the University of Madras, Chennai, MD in general medicine from Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry and DM in cardiology from Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI), Lucknow.
- He is a member of many international cardiology organizations, namely Society for Coronary Angiography and Interventions (SCAI), USA, International Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation (ISHLT), USA, International Society for Cellular Therapy (ISCT), European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and national societies, including Cardiology Society of India, Laser Society of India and Indian Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation (INSHLT).
- He is a recipient of the Annual Institution Gold Medal in Medicine and Cardiology from the University of Madras and Pondicherry University.
- He completed his fellowship in Artificial Heart, ECMO devices and Heart Transplant from the University of Michigan, Detroit, USA.
- He has been selected to be an Abstract Reviewer and Faculty Discussant in International Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation Conferences, Nice (France)and San Diego (USA).
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- Dr. Ravi Kumar R is a cardiologist with 25+ years of experience.
- His areas of expertise include heart transplant management, treatment of advanced heart failure including EM biopsies, Impella pumps and LV assist devices.
- He completed MBBS from the University of Madras, Chennai, MD in general medicine from Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry and DM in cardiology from Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI), Lucknow.
- He is a member of many international cardiology organizations, namely Society for Coronary Angiography and Interventions (SCAI), USA, International Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation (ISHLT), USA, International Society for Cellular Therapy (ISCT), European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and national societies, including Cardiology Society of India, Laser Society of India and Indian Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation (INSHLT).
- He is a recipient of the Annual Institution Gold Medal in Medicine and Cardiology from the University of Madras and Pondicherry University.
- He completed his fellowship in Artificial Heart, ECMO devices and Heart Transplant from the University of Michigan, Detroit, USA.
- He has been selected to be an Abstract Reviewer and Faculty Discussant in International Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation Conferences, Nice (France)and San Diego (USA).
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Dr. Narayanan AL
Interventional Cardiologist
- Dr. Narayanan AL is an interventional cardiologist with 40+ years of experience.
- He has special interest in Device Therapy, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, End Stage Heart Failure Management, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Arrhythmia, Atherosclerosis, Cardiomyopathy, Coronary Artery Disease, Hypertension, Myocardial Infarction and Peripheral Artery Disease.
- He completed MBBS from Stanley Medical College, Chennai, MD from Madras Medical College, Chennai and DM in Cardiology, Madras Medical College, Chennai.
- He is a member of Cardiological Society of India, European Society of Cardiology, Indian Society of Electrocardiology and Indian Medical Association.
- He won Lifetime Achievement Award by Indian Medical Association, 2017.
- Dr. Narayanan has 18 publications in Indian Heart Journal and Texas Heart Institute Journal.
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- Dr. Narayanan AL is an interventional cardiologist with 40+ years of experience.
- He has special interest in Device Therapy, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, End Stage Heart Failure Management, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Arrhythmia, Atherosclerosis, Cardiomyopathy, Coronary Artery Disease, Hypertension, Myocardial Infarction and Peripheral Artery Disease.
- He completed MBBS from Stanley Medical College, Chennai, MD from Madras Medical College, Chennai and DM in Cardiology, Madras Medical College, Chennai.
- He is a member of Cardiological Society of India, European Society of Cardiology, Indian Society of Electrocardiology and Indian Medical Association.
- He won Lifetime Achievement Award by Indian Medical Association, 2017.
- Dr. Narayanan has 18 publications in Indian Heart Journal and Texas Heart Institute Journal.

Dr. Rangasamy Muthusamy
Interventional Cardiologist
- Dr. Rangasamy Muthusamy is a renowned Interventional Cardiologist and has experience of more than 35 years.
- He has expertise in Heart Failure, Angiogram, Angioplasty & Stenting, Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases, Valvular Heart Diseases, Systemic hypertension, Pulmonary hypertension, Arrhythmias, Atrial fibrillation, and Pacemakers & Defibrillator Implantation.
- He has also done his own research in the field of Atrial Fibrillation, Testosterone in Angina, Depression following a Heart attack.
- Dr. Muthusamy has publications in several peer-reviewed journals and presented his research at both National and International Cardiovascular conferences.
- He has command over the treatment of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) Surgery, Cardiac Catheterization, Carotid Endarterectomy, Catheter Ablation, Coil Embolization, Coronary Angioplasty (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention or stents), Electrical Cardioversion, Endovenous Thermal Ablation, and Cardiac Defibrillation.
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- Dr. Rangasamy Muthusamy is a renowned Interventional Cardiologist and has experience of more than 35 years.
- He has expertise in Heart Failure, Angiogram, Angioplasty & Stenting, Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases, Valvular Heart Diseases, Systemic hypertension, Pulmonary hypertension, Arrhythmias, Atrial fibrillation, and Pacemakers & Defibrillator Implantation.
- He has also done his own research in the field of Atrial Fibrillation, Testosterone in Angina, Depression following a Heart attack.
- Dr. Muthusamy has publications in several peer-reviewed journals and presented his research at both National and International Cardiovascular conferences.
- He has command over the treatment of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) Surgery, Cardiac Catheterization, Carotid Endarterectomy, Catheter Ablation, Coil Embolization, Coronary Angioplasty (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention or stents), Electrical Cardioversion, Endovenous Thermal Ablation, and Cardiac Defibrillation.

Dr. Madan Mohan B
Interventional Cardiologist
- 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.
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- 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.

Dr. Mohan R
Cardiac Surgeon
- Dr. Mohan R is a well-known Cardiac Surgeon and has experience of more than 8 years.
- He has expertise in adult and pediatric cardiothoracic surgery.
- He has command over the treatment of Myocardial infarction (heart attack), Left ventricular aneurysm (stretched heart muscle), Thoracic aortic aneurysm (stretched aorta in chest), Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm, Aortic dissection (bleeding in the aorta walls), Aorta transaction (a rupture through nearly all aorta layers from trauma, collisions or falls), and Atrial fibrillation.
- Dr. Mohan R is an active member of ESC – European Society of Cardiology, HFA – Member of Heart Failure Association, EAPCI – European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions, and EACPR – European Association for Cardiovascular Prevention & Rehabilitation.
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- Dr. Mohan R is a well-known Cardiac Surgeon and has experience of more than 8 years.
- He has expertise in adult and pediatric cardiothoracic surgery.
- He has command over the treatment of Myocardial infarction (heart attack), Left ventricular aneurysm (stretched heart muscle), Thoracic aortic aneurysm (stretched aorta in chest), Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm, Aortic dissection (bleeding in the aorta walls), Aorta transaction (a rupture through nearly all aorta layers from trauma, collisions or falls), and Atrial fibrillation.
- Dr. Mohan R is an active member of ESC – European Society of Cardiology, HFA – Member of Heart Failure Association, EAPCI – European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions, and EACPR – European Association for Cardiovascular Prevention & Rehabilitation.

Dr Pradeep G
Cardiac Surgeon
- Dr. Pradeep G is a well-known Cardiac Surgeon and has experience of more than 7 years.
- He has expertise in adult valve surgeries, CABGs, aortic surgeries, paediatric procedures.
- He has command over the treatment of ASD and VSD closure, Glenn procedure, BT shunt and simple Tetralogy of Fallot.
- Dr. Pradeep G has been a part of the transplant team and actively managed patients on ECMO.
- He has a publication in both International as well as national journals.
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- Dr. Pradeep G is a well-known Cardiac Surgeon and has experience of more than 7 years.
- He has expertise in adult valve surgeries, CABGs, aortic surgeries, paediatric procedures.
- He has command over the treatment of ASD and VSD closure, Glenn procedure, BT shunt and simple Tetralogy of Fallot.
- Dr. Pradeep G has been a part of the transplant team and actively managed patients on ECMO.
- He has a publication in both International as well as national journals.

Dr. Senthilkumar D
Cardiac Surgeon
- Dr. Senthilkumar D is a renowned cardiac surgeon and has experience for more than 5 years.
- He has expertise in Aortic valve surgery, Arrhythmia surgery, Congenital heart surgery, Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, and Heart transplant.
- Dr. Senthilkumar has a special interest in adult and pediatric cardiothoracic surgery.
- He has command over the treatment of Atherectomy, Bypass Surgery, Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery, and Radiofrequency Ablation.
- Dr. Senthilkumar has a publication in an international and national journal.
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- Dr. Senthilkumar D is a renowned cardiac surgeon and has experience for more than 5 years.
- He has expertise in Aortic valve surgery, Arrhythmia surgery, Congenital heart surgery, Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, and Heart transplant.
- Dr. Senthilkumar has a special interest in adult and pediatric cardiothoracic surgery.
- He has command over the treatment of Atherectomy, Bypass Surgery, Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery, and Radiofrequency Ablation.
- Dr. Senthilkumar has a publication in an international and national journal.

Dr. Srichandran L
Interventional Cardiologist
- Dr. Srichandran L is an interventional cardiologist with 15+ years of experience.
- His areas of expertise include Left Main Stenting, high risk complex angioplasties such as Bifurcation Stenting, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), Intra Vascular Ultrasound (IVUS), Pressure Wire Studies (FFR – Fractional Flow Reserve), Vein Graft Stenting and permanent pacemaker implantation.
- He is a member of Cardiological Society of India, European Society of Cardiology, Indian Society of Electrocardiology, Indian Medical Association, American College of Cardiology and European Society of Cardiology.
- He completed MBBS from Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai, MD from Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai and DM in cardiology from Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai.
- He has written articles which are published in indexed journals.
- Dr. Srichandran has attended several medical conferences as a guest speaker.
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- Dr. Srichandran L is an interventional cardiologist with 15+ years of experience.
- His areas of expertise include Left Main Stenting, high risk complex angioplasties such as Bifurcation Stenting, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), Intra Vascular Ultrasound (IVUS), Pressure Wire Studies (FFR – Fractional Flow Reserve), Vein Graft Stenting and permanent pacemaker implantation.
- He is a member of Cardiological Society of India, European Society of Cardiology, Indian Society of Electrocardiology, Indian Medical Association, American College of Cardiology and European Society of Cardiology.
- He completed MBBS from Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai, MD from Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai and DM in cardiology from Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai.
- He has written articles which are published in indexed journals.
- Dr. Srichandran has attended several medical conferences as a guest speaker.

Dr. Ghayoor Ahmed
Cardiac Surgeon
- Dr. Ghayoor Ahmed is a cardiothoracic surgeon with 9+ years of experience.
- His clinical interests include minimally invasive coronary, heart valve surgeries, and thoracic surgeries.
- He is a member of Indian Association of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgeons.
- He completed MBBS from Kasturba Medical College, Mangaluru and DNB in Cardiothoracic Surgery from National Board of Examination, New Delhi.
- Dr. Ahmed has written articles of various national journals.
- He has attended many conferences related to cardiothoracic surgery.
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- Dr. Ghayoor Ahmed is a cardiothoracic surgeon with 9+ years of experience.
- His clinical interests include minimally invasive coronary, heart valve surgeries, and thoracic surgeries.
- He is a member of Indian Association of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgeons.
- He completed MBBS from Kasturba Medical College, Mangaluru and DNB in Cardiothoracic Surgery from National Board of Examination, New Delhi.
- Dr. Ahmed has written articles of various national journals.
- He has attended many conferences related to cardiothoracic surgery.
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