
Primus Super Speciality Hospital, India, Delhi
Cardiac enterologist • 18 years experience
Hindi EnglishTushar Goyal, MBBS, is a Cardiac Surgeon based in Delhi, India. The doctor has 18 years of professional experience. Tushar Goyal areas of expertise include False.
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Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla, India, Delhi
Cardiac enterologist • 38 years experience
Hindi EnglishSurender Nath Khanna, MS, is a Cardiac Surgeon based in Delhi, India. The doctor has 38 years of professional experience. Surender Nath Khanna areas of expertise include False.
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Apollo Hospital, India, Chennai
Cardiac enterologist • 47 years experience
Tamil EnglishDillip Kumar Mishra, MD, is a Cardiac Surgeon based in Chennai, India. The doctor has 47 years of professional experience. Dillip Kumar Mishra areas of expertise include False.
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Global Health City, India, Chennai
Cardiac enterologist • 20 years experience
Tamil EnglishGovini Balasubramani, MBBS, is a Cardiac Surgeon based in Chennai, India. The doctor has 20 years of professional experience. Govini Balasubramani areas of expertise include False.
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Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla, India, Delhi
Cardiac enterologist • 42 years experience
Hindi EnglishZ S Meharwal, MS, is a Cardiac Surgeon based in Delhi, India. The doctor has 42 years of professional experience. Z S Meharwal areas of expertise include False.
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Manipal Hospitals Goa, Dona Paula, India, Panjim
Cardiac enterologist • 22 years experience
Hindi EnglishRakesh Deshmane, MS, is a Cardiac Surgeon based in Panjim, India. The doctor has 22 years of professional experience. Rakesh Deshmane areas of expertise include False.
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VPS Lakeshore Hospital, India, Kochi
Cardiac enterologist • 32 years experience
Malayalam EnglishRafeeq Abdul Karim, MBBS, is a Cardiac Surgeon based in Kochi, India. The doctor has 32 years of professional experience. Rafeeq Abdul Karim areas of expertise include False.
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Star Hospitals, India, Hyderabad
Cardiac enterologist • 43 years experience
Telugu EnglishGopichand Mannam, MBBS, is a Cardiac Surgeon based in Hyderabad, India. The doctor has 43 years of professional experience. Gopichand Mannam areas of expertise include False.
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Star Hospitals, India, Hyderabad
Cardiac enterologist • 43 years experience
Telugu EnglishLokeshwara Rao Sajja, MBBS, is a Cardiac Surgeon based in Hyderabad, India. The doctor has 43 years of professional experience. Lokeshwara Rao Sajja areas of expertise include False.
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Asian Institute of Medical Sciences, India, Faridabad
Cardiac enterologist • 20 years experience
Kannada Hindi EnglishPradyot Kumar Rath, MBBS, is a Cardiac Surgeon based in Mumbai, India. The doctor has 20 years of professional experience. Pradyot Kumar Rath areas of expertise include False.
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Seven Hills Hospital, India, Mumbai
Cardiac enterologist • 39 years experience
Tamil EnglishV Satyaprasad, MBBS - Madras University, Chenai, India, 1977, is a Cardiac Surgeon based in Mumbai, India. The doctor has 39 years of professional experience. V Satyaprasad areas of expertise include False.
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Apollo Hospital International Limited, India, Ahmedabad
Cardiac enterologist • 37 years experience
English Hindi GujaratiUtpal Shah, MBBS - Smt. NHL Municipal Medical College, Ahmedabad, 1983, is a Cardiac Surgeon based in Ahmedabad, India. The doctor has 37 years of professional experience. Utpal Shah areas of expertise include False.
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nanavati Super Speciality Hospital, India, Mumbai
Cardiac enterologist • 37 years experience
Hindi EnglishSanjeev Y Vichare, MBBS-1987, is a Cardiac Surgeon based in Mumbai, India. The doctor has 37 years of professional experience. Sanjeev Y Vichare areas of expertise include False.
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Ravi Chandra J B, MBBS, is a Cardiac Surgeon based in Bangalore, India. The doctor has 25 years of professional experience. Ravi Chandra J B areas of expertise include False.
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Apollo Hospitals Bannerghatta, India, Bangalore
Cardiac enterologist • 19 years experience
Kannada EnglishSathyaki P Nambala, MS, is a Cardiac Surgeon based in Bangalore, India. The doctor has 19 years of professional experience. Sathyaki P Nambala 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.