An ideal surgeon is very important for the treatment of your cardiac problems as they require precision and experience. So, here is the list of the best cardiac surgeons who work in the best heart hospitals in India who works meticulously to perform complex surgeries like open-heart surgery, pacemaker surgery, etc. in the best heart hospital in Chennai is listed below:
10 Best Cardiac Surgeons in Chennai - Updated 2024
- Under his lead, 40,000+ heart operations have been performed of which 29,000+ are coronary bypass operations including 14,000+ on a beating heart.
- A pioneer of congenital heart surgery, heart valve surgery, cardiac surgery for infants, multi-valve replacement, and cardiac transplantation in India.
- Performed 25,000+ open-heart surgeries individually.
- The first surgeon to repair a complex congenital heart defect in a child below one year and the first to apply heart and lung machine supported Coronary Angioplasty in India.
- Honored with the prestigious awards like Dr. B C Roy National Award (1997) and Padma Bhushan (1998).
Dr. Janardhana Reddy
43 years of experience
MBBS, MS, DNB - Cardiothoracic Surgery
General Physician, Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Cardiac Surgeon
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- A pioneer of the Left Ventricular Restoration Surgery in India.
- Performed 17,000+ cardiac surgeries of which mostly are coronary artery bypass surgeries.
- Specializations include Bypass Surgery, Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, ECMO, and Cardiac Ablation.
- Known for his ability to successfully perform beating heart surgeries in advanced coronary artery disease with multi-organ involvement.
- Performed the first permanent artificial heart transplant with HeartMate II LVAD, the first LVAD and HVAD pump transplant, and the largest number of heart transplants in India.
- Performed 16,000+ cardiac surgeries, 180+ Heart Transplants, and 9+ Heart & Lung Transplants.
- Gained international recognition for overseeing the first pediatric heart transplant surgery in India performed on a two-year nine-month-old patient from Russia.
- Instrumental in establishing India's first Comprehensive Centre for Heart Failure Management at Fortis Malar Hospital, Chennai.
- Specializations include Complex cardiac surgeries like Valvular Heart procedures, including aortic root replacement, repair & replacement, and Ross procedure.
Dr. Srinath Vijayashekaran
19 years of experience
MBBS, MS, DNB
Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Cardiac Surgeon, Aortic Valve Surgeon
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- Specializations include adult cardiothoracic surgery & transplants, VAD implementation, ECMO initiation & removal, Coronary Artery Surgery, and Atrial Fibrillation Surgery.
- Areas of interest include Ventricular Aneurysm, Single Ventricle Defects Surgery, Ventricular Septal Rupture, Cardiac Pacing, and TOF corrections.
- Expert in treatments of higher risk caused by preoperative low LVEF, Ischemic MR, Left Ventricular Aneurysm, and Ventricular Septal Rupture or Unstable Angina with Hemodynamic instability.
Dr. Neville Solomon
33 years of experience
MBBS, MS, M. Ch
Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Cardiac Surgeon, Pediatric Cardiologist
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- Performed 3000+ cardiac surgeries on newborn babies with complicated cardiac conditions and adults with congenital heart diseases.
- Specializations include Aortic Valve Surgery, Infarct exclusion surgery, Thoracic surgery, Aorta Surgery, and Heart Valve Surgery.
- Expert in Blood Vessel Dilators, ECMO, Cardioversion, and Aldosterone inhibitors.
- Specializations include off-pump (beating heart) Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery, and Valve Repair and Replacement Surgery.
- Expert in invasive cardiac surgery, Redo-CABG & Redo-Valve Surgery, and Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery.
Dr. Sandeep Attawar
33 years of experience
M. Ch, MS, MBBS
Cardiac Surgeon, Cardiologist, Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Aortic Valve Surgeon
- Performed 10,000+ open & closed heart surgeries, and lung & heart transplantation in adults including 5500+ multi-vessel coronary artery bypass surgeries and 150+ restorative redo heart surgeries.
- Areas of interest include Beating Heart Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (OP-CABG), Re-operative Cardiac surgery, Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery, congenital heart defect surgery, and Robotic cardiac surgery.
- Proficient in Open Heart Surgery, Aortic Aneurysm Surgery/Endovascular Repair, PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Interventions), Vascular Surgery, and Mitral/Heart Valve Replacement.
- Expert in Adult Coronary Intervention, Coronary Cardiac Intervention, Peripheral Vascular Intervention, and Pediatric Cardiac Intervention.
Dr. Sridhar L F
39 years of experience
MBBS, DNB
General Physician, Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Cardiac Surgeon
- Performed 7,000+ cardiac operations including 5,500+ beating heart coronary artery and bypass surgeries and 100+ redo beating heart surgeries.
- Specializations include Neonatal and Infant cardiac surgeries, Complex congenital heart surgeries, Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection Repair Arterial Switch
- Expert in Single Ventricle Defects Surgery, ECMO Support, Atrial Fibrillation Surgery, Aortic Dissection Repair Surgery, Minimal access surgeries for valves, and VSD Closure (Adult) Surgery.
Dr. Premanand Menon Ponoth
32 years of experience
MBBS, M. Ch, MS
Cardiac Surgeon, Cardiothoracic Surgeon
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- Areas of Interest include Adult Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Trauma, TEVAR, Beating Heart CABG, and Peripheral Vascular Surgery.
- Honorary fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians, International College of Angiology, International College of Surgeons, and American college of surgeons.
Questions & Answers on "Cardiac Surgeon" (148)
Hello. I was sitting on the couch on my phone and started feeling a pain and comes and goes on my left arm. After a few minutes I started massaging my shoulder and back and it stopped. 1h after when I was falling asleep it came back and I massaged again and it stopped. Is it something I need to worry about?
Female | 24
Pain on the left arm can be one sign of a heart attack. These signs are more serious if a person has other risk factors, like high blood pressure, smoking, or a family history of heart disease. A cardiologist should be visited for more thorough investigations
Answered on 14th Mar '24
Dr. Bhaskar Semitha
Can stress lead to a heart attack or cardiac arrest
Female | 19
If not properly addressed, stress can cause a heart attack or cardiac arrest. For stress, our body dispatches the stress hormones which boost blood pressure as well as heart rate. Such a situation might cause a strain on the heart and elevate the risk of heart attack or cardiac arrest. It is recommend to consult a cardiologist for anything concerning the heart.
Answered on 13th Mar '24
Dr. Bhaskar Semitha
I recently switched medications from hctz to chlorthalidone. Should there be a difference typically?
Male | 40
Both HCTZ and chlorthalidone are used to treat high blood pressure and water retention. But chlorthalidone is known to have a longer duration of action and a higher potency compared to HCTZ. It is recommended to consult your cardiologist if you are experiencing any changes in your blood pressure or other symptoms after switching medications.
Answered on 12th Mar '24
Dr. Bhaskar Semitha
I am married to my second cousin. During my first pregnancy there were no complications nothing. My daughter was born with normal delivery. She was completely alright and normal baby. Completing her every milestone in time. But at 11 month of the age she got ill and the major symptoms were flu and difficulty in breathing thn she was diagnosed with MYOCARDITIS. And died after 1 week and was under treatment in AFIC (Armed Forces Institute Of Cardiology) Rawalpindi. I was pregnant at that time with my second child. My second daughter was born. She was also completely normal covering every milestone in time. She was treated in al shifa hospital throughout each and every test were clear till the 17 months of age. Thn again once in a while she suffered from same symptoms and diagnosed with MYOCARDITIS. She got treated in Al Shifa hospital Islamabad and expired at the age of 17 months.So now i need some expert advise what to do now. I am not getting any satisfactory answer from any doctor in Pakistan some are claiming it as genetics but some are arguing it can't be this because babies show no defects in any of there milestone throughout their life span. So any thing or any help regarding this is highly appreciated.
Female | 28
Myocarditis is a condition where the heart muscle is inflamed and can be caused by viruses, bacteria, or other infections. It is possible that there is a genetic component to this condition, and I would recommend consulting with a genetic specialist or a pediatric cardiologist. They may be able to provide more information about potential genetic causes and what steps can be taken to prevent it in future pregnancies. It is important to seek medical attention and advice from a experienced healthcare professional.
Answered on 12th Mar '24
Dr. Bhaskar Semitha
Left axis deviation and fatigue
Male | 48
In a left axis deviation, the electric impulses from heart are not functioning properly. It can result in the appearance of conditions like fatigue and shortness of breath symptomatically. In case you have such signs, visit a cardiologist for assessment and treatment.
Answered on 11th Mar '24
Dr. Bhaskar Semitha
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