
BGS Gleneagles Global Hospitals, India, Bangalore
Pediatric Cardiologist • 9 years experience
Kannada EnglishMaruti Y Haranal, MCh, is a Pediatric Cardiologist based in Bangalore, India. The doctor has 9 years of professional experience. Maruti Y Haranal areas of expertise include Atrial Septal Defect, Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve and Ascending Aorta Disease, Valve Damage, Patent Ductus Arteriosus.
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Aster CMI Hospital, India, Bangalore
Cardiac enterologist • 25 years experience
English Hindi KannadaPrashanth Y M, MBBS, is a Cardiac Surgeon based in Bangalore, India. The doctor has 25 years of professional experience. Prashanth Y M areas of expertise include False.
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Fortis Malar Hospital, India, Chennai
Cardiac enterologist • 21 years experience
Tamil EnglishSrinath Vijayashekaran, MBBS, is a Cardiac Surgeon based in Chennai, India. The doctor has 21 years of professional experience. Srinath Vijayashekaran areas of expertise include False.
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BGS Gleneagles Global Hospitals, India, Bangalore
Cardiac enterologist • 15 years experience
Kannada EnglishBhaskar B V, MBBS, is a Cardiac Surgeon based in Bangalore, India. The doctor has 15 years of professional experience. Bhaskar B V areas of expertise include False.
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Fortis Hospital, Mulund, India, Mumbai
Cardiac enterologist • 35 years experience
Hindi EnglishAnvay Mulay, MBBS, is a Cardiac Surgeon based in Mumbai, India. The doctor has 35 years of professional experience. Anvay Mulay areas of expertise include False.
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Artemis Health Institute, India, Gurgaon
Cardiac enterologist • 29 years experience
Hindi EnglishAkhil Govil, MBBS - SNMC Jodhpur, 1995 , is a Cardiac Surgeon based in Gurgaon, India. The doctor has 29 years of professional experience. Akhil Govil areas of expertise include False.
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Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, India, Mumbai
Cardiac enterologist • 22 years experience
Hindi EnglishSatish Javali, MBBS - Mumbai University, 1998 , is a Cardiac Surgeon based in Mumbai, India. The doctor has 22 years of professional experience. Satish Javali areas of expertise include False.
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Pushpawati Singhania Research Institute, India, Delhi
Cardiac enterologist • 40 years experience
Hindi EnglishVijay Mohan Kohli, MBBS - King George Dental College, Lucknow, 1974, is a Cardiac Surgeon based in Delhi, India. The doctor has 40 years of professional experience. Vijay Mohan Kohli areas of expertise include False.
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Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre, India, Chennai
Cardiac enterologist • 13 years experience
Tamil EnglishT Periyasamy, MCh, is a Cardiac Surgeon based in Chennai, India. The doctor has 13 years of professional experience. T Periyasamy areas of expertise include False.
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Artemis Health Institute, India, Gurgaon
Cardiac enterologist • 35 years experience
Hindi EnglishMurtaza Ahmed Chisti, MBBS, is a Cardiac Surgeon based in Gurgaon, India. The doctor has 35 years of professional experience. Murtaza Ahmed Chisti areas of expertise include False.
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Primus Super Speciality Hospital, India, Delhi
Cardiac enterologist • 29 years experience
Hindi EnglishAjeet Jain, MS, is a Cardiac Surgeon based in Delhi, India. The doctor has 29 years of professional experience. Ajeet Jain areas of expertise include False.
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Apollo Multispecialty Hospitals, India, Kolkata
Cardiac enterologist • 37 years experience
Hindi EnglishAmar Nath Ghosh, DNB, is a Cardiac Surgeon based in Kolkata, India. The doctor has 37 years of professional experience. Amar Nath Ghosh areas of expertise include False.
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Medanta - The Medicity, India, Gurgaon
Cardiac enterologist • 43 years experience
Hindi EnglishAnil Bhan, MBBS, is a Cardiac Surgeon based in Gurgaon, India. The doctor has 43 years of professional experience. Anil Bhan areas of expertise include False.
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Fortis Malar Hospital, India, Chennai
Cardiac enterologist • 30 years experience
Hindi EnglishK R Balakrishnan, MBBS, is a Cardiac Surgeon based in Chennai, India. The doctor has 30 years of professional experience. K R Balakrishnan areas of expertise include False.
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Aakash Healthcare Super Speciality Hospital, India, Delhi
Cardiac enterologist • 13 years experience
Hindi EnglishAmrish Kumar, MBBS - St. Petersburg State Medical Academy, 2000 , is a Cardiac Surgeon based in Delhi, India. The doctor has 13 years of professional experience. Amrish Kumar areas of expertise include False.
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Absolutely, many Indian hospitals are equipped with cutting-edge cardiovascular technology for AVR and MVR procedures. This includes advanced robotic-assisted surgeries, real-time 3D transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), and transcatheter options like TAVI/TMVR. They also utilise minimally invasive valve replacement methods and have hybrid operating rooms. Plus, these hospitals often achieve international standards, such as JCI (Joint Commission International) accreditation.
Yes, Indian cardiothoracic surgeons undergo rigorous training in both open and minimally invasive aortic and mitral valve replacement procedures, including complex cases and redo surgeries. Many of them also gain experience overseas, particularly in the United States and Europe, and follow the guidelines set by the European Society of Cardiology and the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association. You can find many leading experts working at top-notch facilities.
Patients dealing with severe valve disease and showing symptoms like these might need to consider valve replacement.
Replacing the valve can lead to significant improvements in symptoms and heart function. When performed by experienced teams and followed up with proper care, this procedure can boost survival rates and enhance quality of life. It can also help restore normal blood flow and prevent complications, even if it doesn't completely "cure" patients with severe heart disease.
India stands out as a centre for advanced cardiac surgeries, such as mechanical and biological valve replacements, TAVI, and redo valve operations. The hospitals there provide comprehensive cardiac care, staffed by highly skilled teams, all at competitive prices. This makes India an attractive option for international patients seeking both quality and value.
Yes, you can connect with a cardiac surgeon online through MediGence before making your trip to India. They provide virtual consultations and second opinion services with leading cardiovascular experts from JCI-accredited hospitals. Scheduling an online appointment is a breeze on the MediGence platform. Additionally, if you'd like to review patient testimonials, simply visit the surgeon’s profile on MediGence. There, you’ll find verified testimonials, success stories, ratings, and all the details about their experience and qualifications.
Check a cardiovascular surgeon's credentials, years of experience, and speciality on the hospital's official website to determine their credibility in India. Ensure they have completed fellowships or advanced training, ideally in the United States, the United Kingdom, or Germany. Verify membership in international organisations like EACTS or STS, or reputable professional associations like the Indian Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery. Seek affiliations with hospitals that have earned JCI accreditation, as this signifies a commitment to international quality standards.
In India, after undergoing AVR/MVR surgeries, patients usually spend about 7 to 10 days in the hospital. This includes a stay of 2 to 3 days in the intensive care unit. The whole recovery process can take anywhere from 6 to 10 weeks, depending on whether the surgery was open or minimally invasive. During this time, patients participate in cardiac rehabilitation, adhere to their medication regimen (especially if they have a mechanical valve), and gradually return to their normal activities, all while being closely monitored by their healthcare team.