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Dr. Raja Sekhar Varma

Cardiologist

, Kochi, India

28 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 

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Dr. Raja Sekhar Varma is a specialized Interventional Cardiologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Kochi, India. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with Aster Medicity.

Association and Memberships Dr. Raja Sekhar Varma is part of:

  • Cardiological Society of India (CSI)
  • Indian College of Cardiology (ICC)

Certifications :

  • Advanced Cardiology Training program (Asan Medical Centre, Seoul, Korea)

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MD (General Medicine)
  • DM (Cardiology)

Hospital Address :

Aster Medcity Hospital, South Chittoor, Kochi, Kerala, India

What is the medical expertise of Dr. Raja Sekhar Varma?

  • Dr Raja Sekhar Varma is a renowned interventional cardiologist with over 10 years of experience. His areas of expertise include complex PCI, balloon valvotomy( BTV, BAV, PTMC), ICDs, TAVR, stent graft for dissections/aneurysms, implantation of pacemakers, rotablation assisted PCI and image guided PCI.
  • For his excellence in the field of interventional cardiology, Dr Varma has received several prestigious awards such as the " MOH Hassan Kuthoos Marikka Endowment Prize in Cardiology" in 1996 , the " JIPMER Scientific Society Best Paper Award" in 2001 and the " Nallam Satiyanarayanamma Gold Medal" for obtaining the first place in MD in General Medicine at Pondicherry University in 2000.
  • He has published several papers in respected journals such as:

Narayanan S, Jabir A, Rajesh, Varma R, Thomas V, Thomas M, Gopakumar K S, Balachandran A. Heart failure admissions during COVID-19 pandemic. KERALA HEART J 2021;10:15-8.

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Dr. Sajan Koshy

Pediatric Cardiologist

, Kochi, India

35 Years of experience

Speaks: Malayalam , English

 

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Dr Sajan Koshy is one of the leading Pediatric Cardio Thoracic Surgeon in Kochi, India. The medical practitioner holds over 17 years of experience and is associated with Aster Medicity.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS
  • MCh

Hospital Address :

Aster Medcity Hospital, South Chittoor, Kochi, Kerala, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Sajan Koshy

  • Paediatric Cardiac Surgery, Coronary Angiography with contrast, Coronary Angioplasty with Stent Open Heart Surgeries - CABG etc.
  • Single Valve - AV Replacement / MV Replacement / OMV Double Valve Replacement with Angiogram, BT Shunt, BD Glenn Shunt, and more.
  • He has 15 years of expertise in Paediatric Cardiac Surgery, specialising in Cardiac Surgery in newborns with congenital heart defects.
  • Dr. Sajan earned his MBBS, MS, and MCH degrees from prestigious Indian colleges.
  • In collaboration with NGOs, he has been helpful in raising public awareness about paediatric cardiac surgery in North Kerala.
  • Dr. Sajan has been featured in the Khaleej Times, The Hindu, and The Times of India, among other publications.
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Dr. Manoj P Nair

Cardiac enterologist

, Kochi, India

36 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 

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Dr Manoj P Nair is one of the top Cardio Thoracic & Vascular Surgeon in Kochi, India. The medical practitioner holds over 20 years of experience and is associated with Aster Medicity.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS
  • MCh

Hospital Address :

Aster Medcity Hospital, South Chittoor, Kochi, Kerala, India

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Dr. George Varghese K

Cardiac enterologist

, Kochi, India

6 Years of experience

Speaks: Malayalam , English ,Hindi

 

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Dr George Varghese K is one of the top Cardio Thoracic & Vascular Surgeon in Kochi, India. The clinician holds over 6 years of experience and is associated with Aster Medicity.

Qualifications :

  • MS
  • MBBS
  • MCh

Hospital Address :

Aster Medcity Hospital, South Chittoor, Kochi, Kerala, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. George Varghese K

  • Dr. George is an expert in the surgical management of adults heart diseases
  • Dr. George Varghese K is efficiently trained in all complex cardiac vascular and thoracic cases and hybrid procedures.
  • His special interests are in Minimal invasive cardiac surgery and minimal invasive coronary artery bypass grafting .
  • Dr. George Varghese K is a leading and competent Cardiac Surgeon in Kochi's South Chittoor.
  • Dr. George is also skilled in general surgery.
  • He holds an MCh in Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery and an MS) in General Surgery, in addition to an MBBS from Thiruvananthapuram.
  • Before joining the Aster Centre of Excellence in Cardiac Sciences, Dr. Varghese was a senior resident at GB Pant Hospital in New Delhi.
  • Doctor’s bestway to communicate in English, Hindi, Malayalam with their patients.
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Dr. Sujith D S

Cardiac enterologist

, Kochi, India

10 Years of experience

Speaks: Malayalam , English

 

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Dr Sujith D S is one of the foremost Cardio Thoracic & Vascular Surgeon in Kochi, India. The doctor holds over 10 years of experience and is associated with VPS Lakeshore Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - Fr. Muller Medical College, Mangalore
  • MS - Mahatma Gandhi Medical College, Pondicherry
  • M Ch - Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences, Trivandrum.

Hospital Address :

VPS Lakeshore Hospital, Nettoor, Maradu, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

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Dr. Lincoln Samuel

Cardiac enterologist

, Kochi, India

10 Years of experience

Speaks: Malayalam , English

 

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Dr. Lincoln Samuel is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Kochi, India. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with Aster Medicity.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS from Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Center in Thiruvalla
  • MS (General Surgery) from JJM Medical College in Davangere
  • MCH (CTVS) from Christian Medical College in Vellore

Hospital Address :

Aster Medcity Hospital, South Chittoor, Kochi, Kerala, India

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Dr. Rafeeq Abdul Karim

Cardiac enterologist

, Kochi, India

32 Years of experience

Speaks: Malayalam , English

 

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Dr Rafeeq Abdul Karim is one of the most skillful Cardio Thoracic & Vascular Surgeon in Kochi, India. The clinician holds over 20 years of experience and is associated with VPS Lakeshore Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS
  • MCh

Hospital Address :

VPS Lakeshore Hospital, Nettoor, Maradu, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Rafeeq Abdul Karim

  • Medical expertise of the specialist includes Heart Port Surgery, VSD Closure / Repair (Adult), and Cardiac Sciences.
  • ASD Repair, Bentall Procedure, CABG - Redo, Cardiac Valve Replacement, CABG, and Heart Double Valve Replacement are some procedures performed by Dr. Karim.
  • Dr. Rafeeq Abdul Karim has over 20 years of experience working in the field of Cardio Thoracic Surgery.
  • Dr. Rafeeq Abdul Karim received MBBS and MS degrees from Government Medical College, Trivandrum, and Calicut's Govt. Medical College awarded him an M.Ch.
  • He is currently a visiting consultant in the Department of Cardio Thoracic Surgery at Little Flower Hospital & Research Centre in Angamali.
  • Several research papers and articles credited to Dr. Rafeeq Abdul Karim have appeared in national and international journals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the top Cardiac Surgeons from other cities?
Which are some of the best hospitals Cardiac Surgeons in Kochi, India are associated with?

Given below are some of the most popular hospitals in Kochi, India where Cardiac Surgeons work:

Which are some of the procedures performed by Cardiac Surgeons in Kochi, India?
Which are some of the conditions treated by Cardiac Surgeon in Kochi, India?

Listed below are some of the most common conditions performed by cardiac surgeons in Kochi, India are:

  • Valve Damage
  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Ventricular Septal Defect
  • Cardiac Failure
  • Aortic Dissection
  • Valve Prolapse
  • Aortic Root Aneurysms
  • Ischemic Heart Disease
  • Coronary Artery Blockage
  • Valve Regurgitation
  • Aortic Valve and Ascending Aorta Disease
  • Blocked Arteries
  • Congenital Heart Disease
  • End Stage Heart Failure
  • Aortic Regurgitation
  • Cardiac Ischaemia
  • Atrial Septal Defect
Who is a Heart Surgeon?

A cardiac surgeon is a doctor who has education and training in performing surgery on the heart and the blood vessels. They may belong to different specialty areas or might prefer having specialization in certain types of heart procedures like procedures done on children. A heart or cardiac surgeon is a medical doctor who performs surgery on the heart as well as the blood vessels. There are different medical specialties that a heart surgeon might fall under.

Cardiac surgery is any type of surgical procedure performed on the heart or any blood vessels that are connected to the heart. In certain cases, these surgeries might involve structures or tissues immediately next to the heart. A cardiac surgeon generally fheart specialist into two professional specialties. Although there are many similarities in their practice, there are a few major differences to group them differently. A cardiothoracic surgeon specializes in surgeries on most tissues and organs found in the chest. A congenital heart surgeon focuses on repairing structural conditions or anomalies that a person is born with. This might include problems with the heart valves, holes in the wheart specialist between the chambers of the heart, and more.

What are the qualifications of a Heart Surgeon?

A person interested in becoming a heart surgeon needs to go through a long period of medical education for acquiring board certification and licensure. After completing 10+2 with PCB, a candidate can continue your further studies towards becoming a general surgeon.

These doctors have special training in the field of cardiac surgery. They have to earn an MBBS degree before focusing on their specialty area.

After obtaining an MBBS degree, the next step is to pursue the PG course, MS, which is one of the most popular PG courses after MBBS. This degree makes you eligible for practicing as a general surgeon. A surgeon's residency program includes at least 48 weeks of full-time work with patients.

What conditions do Heart Surgeons treat?

A heart surgeon can treat the below-listed conditions:

  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Septal Defects
  • Aortic Valve Disease
  • Mitral Valve Disease
  • Ventricular Septal
  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Blockages in the heart valve(s)
  • Heart failure
  • Leaking heart valves
  • Valve Prolapse
  • Valve Regurgitation
  • Aortic Root Aneurysms
  • Ischemic Heart Disease
  • Coronary Artery Blockage
  • Ascending Aorta Disease
  • Blocked Arteries
  • Aortic Regurgitation
  • Cardiac Ischaemia
  • Congenital Heart Disease
  • End-Stage Heart Failure
  • Atrial Septal Defect
What diagnostic tests are required by a Heart Surgeon?

A heart surgeon may order some medical tests to help find out what heart condition you are suffering from. Some of these tests are given below.

  • Echocardiogram: It uses sound waves to create images of the heart.
  • Transesophageal echocardiography: This uses high-frequency sound waves to make detailed pictures of the heart as well as the arteries.
  • Electrocardiogram: This measures the electrical activity of the heartbeat.
  • Magnetic resonance imaging: Uses magnetic field and radiofrequency waves to get detailed pictures of organs.
  • CT scan: It is an X-ray imaging technique, which uses a computer to get cross-sectional images of the heart.
  • Exercise cardiac stress test or exercise tolerance test (ETT): This test shows if the heart's blood supply is sufficient and if the heart rhythm is normal during exercise.
When should you visit a Heart Surgeon?

Your doctor might refer you to a cardiac surgeon for a consultation if you have a condition of the heart or blood vessels requiring surgery. Below are some symptoms that need to be discussed with a heart surgeon:

  • Family history with heart disease
  • Palpitations, shortness of breath, and dizziness
  • Peripheral arterial disease
  • Chest discomfort
  • High blood Pressure
  • High blood Cholesterol
  • Preeclampsia
  • Swelling in the legs
  • Slow or fast heart rate
What can you expect from your first visit with a Heart Surgeon?

A heart surgeon can help find out the cause of symptoms and develop a treatment plan for cardiac conditions. During a physical exam, various instruments might be used to evaluate the cardiac system. A heart surgeon will ask about your complete health history. They will conduct a physical exam to test the functioning of the heart and blood vessels.

In addition to tests and physical exams, you could get a lot of information at your first appointment. You may need to bring a family member or friend along with you. The person you bring can help ask questions, listen, and take notes.

Which are the most common procedures performed by a Heart Surgeon?
  • Transposition of the arteries
  • Surgery to repair aortic aneurysms & aortic dissections
  • Arrhythmia surgery
  • Congenital heart surgery
  • Coronary artery bypass surgery
  • Heart valve surgery
  • Aortic surgery
  • Aortic and pulmonary valve stenosis
  • Coronary artery bypass graft surgery
  • Heart transplant
  • Left ventricular assist device
  • Left ventricular remodeling
  • Myectomy/myotomy
  • Surgical ventricular restoration
  • Transmyocardial revascularization
  • Valvular surgery

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