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About Dr. K.R Balakrishnan
- Dr K R Balakrishnan is presently working as Chairman - Cardiac Sciences, Director - Institute of Heart and Lung Transplant & Mechanical Circulatory Support at MGM Healthcare Pvt Ltd Nelson Manickam Road,Aminjikarai, Chennai-India
- He is having more than 41 years of experience in the field of Cardiothoracic Surgeries & Transplants.
- He Has done more than 190 Successful Heart Transplantation.
- India’s first successful LVAD implant surgery as destination therapy, 2012
- India’s first successful HVAD implant surgery, 2013
- Dr. K R Balakrishnan is a recognized expert in the management of end-stage heart failure and
- He is credited with implanting the first LVAD and HVAD pump as destination therapy in India.
- Dr. Balakrishnan has done 329 heart transplants and 65 lung transplants so far.
- He has performed over 20,000 heart operations
- Dr. K R Balakrishnan is the director of India’s and Asia’s largest heart transplant programmes, performing close to 40 heart transplants each year.
- Co-inventor of Dual poppet heart valve : along with Dr. Albert Starr of a new model heart valve prosthesis. U.S. patent
- He is instrumental in starting India’s First Comprehensive Centre for Heart Failure Management at Fortis Malar Hospital, Chennai.
- Distinction in M.Ch which was first ever awarded by Bombay University in Cardio Thoracic Speciality
- Received Hiralal gold medal in surgery, AIIMS, New Delhi, 1980
List of Treatments
- Heart transplantation in India
- Lung transplantation in India
- Heart valve replacement surgery
- Coronary artery bypass grafting
- Aortic valve replacement
- Mitral valve replacement
- Pacemaker Implantation
Work Experience
- Balakrishnan was the Professor and Head of Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery at Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai from 1994 to 2008
- Balakrishnan was the director of cardiac sciences at Fortis Malar Hospital Chennai till October 2019.
- Specialist Cardiac Surgeon at Railway Hospital, Perambur, Madras from June 1990 to August 1994.
- Director of Cardiac Sciences & Chief Cardiothoracic & Transplant Surgeon Fortis Malar Hospitals, Adyar, Chennai.
- Sir Brian Barratt-Boyes, Green Lane Hospital, New Zealand
- Worked with Dr. Albert Starr at Oregon Health Science University and St. Vincent Hospital, Oregon, USA
Education & Training
- MBBS degree from JIPMER, Pondicherry in 1976.
- MS in General Surgery from AIIMS, New Delhi in 1980.
- M.Ch. in Cardio Thoracic Surgery from KEM Hospital, Mumbai, in 1982.
- Fellowship, Cardiac Surgery, Oregon Health Sciences University, and St. Vincent Hospital, Portland
Awards & Recognition
- First Prize in surgery(1976), awarded by the Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, India,
- First, in the University, Obstretics and Gynaecology(1976), Awarded by the University of Madras.
- First, in the University, Medicine, awarded by the University of Madras.
- Hiralal gold medal in surgery awarded by All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
- First rank and distinction, cardiothoracic board finals, University of Bombay.
- First distinction ever to be awarded by the Bombay University in the specialty
- FICCI Special Jury Award 2017
- Best Doctor Award by the Tamilnadu Government in 2017
- Double Helical National Health Award in 2017
Publications
- Images in cardiovascular medicine, Role of inflammation in atherosclerosis: immunohistochemical and electron microscopic images of a coronary endarterectomy specimen.
- Modified septosuperior approach for the repair of supracardiac total anomalous pulmonary venous return in infants
- Influence of lumen shape and vessel geometry on plaque stresses, possible role in the increased vulnerability of a remodelled vessel and the shoulder of a plaque.
Associated Hospitals
🏨 MGM Hospital, Chennai India
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Dr. K.R Balakrishnan practice?
Dr. K.R Balakrishnan practices at MGM Hospital, Chennai India . International patients can consult Dr. K.R Balakrishnan through Satyug Healthcare, which coordinates appointments, medical opinions and treatment planning at this hospital.
What is the specialization of Dr. K.R Balakrishnan?
Dr. K.R Balakrishnan specializes in Cardiothoracic Surgery End-stage heart failure management Leart transplant and LVAD implant Paediatric cardiac surgery, Lung transplant Heart and lung transplant.
How many years of experience does Dr. K.R Balakrishnan have?
Dr. K.R Balakrishnan has 41 years of clinical experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery End-stage heart failure management Leart transplant and LVAD implant Paediatric cardiac surgery, Lung transplant Heart and lung transplant.
How can international patients book a consultation with Dr. K.R Balakrishnan?
International patients can book a consultation with Dr. K.R Balakrishnan through Satyug Healthcare. Share your medical reports with Satyug Healthcare on +91-8860606766 or query@satyughealthcare.com for a free medical opinion, cost estimate, visa invitation letter and appointment.
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