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Dr. Rapin Kukreja

Dr. Rapin Kukreja

Cardiologist ·
, Bangkok, Thailand

15 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English, Thai

Rapin Kukreja is currently available for hospital consultations. Explore online consultation options or book an in-person visit.

About Dr. Rapin Kukreja

  • Dr. Rapin Kukreja is a prominent Interventional Cardiologist in Thailand, and he is interested in General, Coronary artery disease, Acute coronary syndrome (Intervention), Chronic coronary syndrome (Intervention) and Structural heart intervention (Transcatheter aortic implantation - TAVI).
  • He is a member of the Thai Medical Council.
  • Dr. Rapin Kukreja has done an MD from Mahidol University, Thailand.
  • Dr. Rapin Kukreja is proficient in Thai and English.
  • He studied Internal Medicine and Cardiology at Chulalongkorn University, Thailand.
  • He subsequently studied for an MS from Chulalongkorn University, Thailand.
  • He did Interventional Cardiology from the Royal College of Physicians of Thailand, Thailand.

Conditions treated by Dr. Rapin Kukreja

  • Cardiology
  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Chronic Coronary Syndrome
  • Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)/ Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)Cardiology
  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Chronic Coronary Syndrome
  • Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)/ Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)

Area of Interest

  • Cardiology
  • Internal Medicine

Qualification

  • Master of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand (1991)
  • Internal Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand (1989)
  • Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Mahidol University, Thailand (1982)

Certifications (8)

  • Euro PCR, EACCME (European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medicine Education, France (2019)
  • Acute Myocardial Infarction Pathway, Bangkok Hospital Medical Center, Thailand (2018)
  • Cardiovascular, EACCME (European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medicine Education, Germany (2018)
  • Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics, The Cardiovascular Research Foundation, United States (2010)
  • Moderate Sedation, Bangkok Hospital Medical Center, Thailand (2007)
  • BMC Strategy & Direction, Bangkok Hospital Medical Center, Thailand (2007)
  • JCI Overview for N-1, Bangkok Hospital Medical Center, Thailand (2006)
  • Basic EKG, Bangkok Hospital Medical Center, Thailand (2002)

Memberships (1)

  • Thai Medical Council

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Procedures Performed

Transmyocardial Revascularization (TMR)

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Rapin Kukreja is available to teleconsult on the MediGence platform.

The consultation can last from 15 to 30 minutes. Depending on the patient’s queries and the doctor's medical suggestions, it may exceed the estimated time.

We have Medical specialists and board-certified doctors on our panel of doctors. The consultation will be organised within 24 to 48 hours or based on the availability of the doctor and the patient.

No, the follow-up consultation fee is not included in the consultation price. The patient will be required to re-book the consultation.

The option to share your medical records is available between the steps of the form provided to you on the website.

Yes. If you are satisfied with the consultation, you can go ahead with treatment packages for your diagnosis with the help of our case managers.

Yes. Our case manager will provide the cost estimate, including the doctor’s opinion, the cost estimate, and crucial information about travelling to your medical destination.

FAQ's Related to Cardiologist

Some common cardiac conditions treated by a heart specialist are:

  • Congestive heart disease
  • High blood cholesterol and triglycerides
  • Hypertension
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Arrhythmias
  • Congenital heart disease
  • Pericarditis
  • Ventricular tachycardia
  • High blood pressure, or hypertension
  • Valvular Heart Disease

Your cardiologist may recommend some medical tests to help find out what heart condition you are suffering from. Some of these tests are explained below.

  • Electrocardiogram (ECG)
  • Echocardiogram
  • Nuclear cardiac stress test
  • Coronary angiogram
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Heart diseases usually develop without any symptoms until a significant health incident such as a heart attack or a stroke. This is why it's essential to evaluate your risk factors now to identify the early signs and obtain preventative treatment. The occurrence of any of the following nine factors can be the reason to consult a heart specialist or cardiologist:

  • Chest Discomfort
  • High Blood Pressure
  • High Blood Cholesterol
  • Preeclampsia
  • Family history of heart disease
  • Shortness of breath, dizziness, palpitations
  • Peripheral arterial disease
  • Swelling in the legs
  • Abnormally slow or fast heart rate
  • Leg pain or ulcers due to blood vessel diseases

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