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MBBS, MS, MCH
Cardiac Surgeon
MGM Healthcare – Chennai (Tamil Nadu)
37 Years Of Experience
Dr. K R Balakrishnan
Location
4.7 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
About Dr. K R Balakrishnan
Dr. K R Balakrishnan is a globally recognized cardiothoracic surgeon, with over 37 years of experience in advanced cardiac surgery and heart failure management.
He completed his MBBS from JIPMER, followed by MS in General Surgery from AIIMS, Delhi, and later earned an MCh in Cardiothoracic Surgery from KEM Hospital, University of Bombay, where he was the first recipient of a distinction in MCh.
Dr. Balakrishnan is celebrated as the first surgeon in India to perform both LVAD and HVAD implantations as destination therapy, transforming the treatment landscape for end-stage heart failure.
He was pivotal in establishing India’s first comprehensive Heart Failure Management Centre at Fortis Malar Hospital in Chennai.
His surgical expertise spans heart and lung transplantation, ventricular assist device (VAD) implantation, pediatric cardiac surgery, and valvular heart repair and replacement.
He has trained under global legends like Sir Brian Barratt-Boyes in New Zealand and Dr. Albert Starr in the USA, gaining unparalleled international exposure.
Currently serving as Director of Cardiac Sciences at MGM Healthcare, Chennai, Dr. Balakrishnan continues to lead innovation in advanced cardiothoracic care.
He is also involved in cutting-edge research on ventricular hypertrophy and LVAD device development, bridging clinical practice with medical technology.
A recipient of prestigious accolades, including the Hiralal Gold Medal at AIIMS, Dr. Balakrishnan’s contribution to Indian cardiac surgery is nothing short of transformative.
His precision, pioneering techniques, and compassionate care make him one of the most sought-after cardiac surgeons in Asia.
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Meical Conditions For Which Dr. K R Balakrishnan Can Be Consulted
End-stage Heart Failure
Congenital Heart Diseases
Valvular Heart Disease
Cardiomyopathy
Coronary Artery Disease
Pediatric Congenital Cardiac Anomalies
Pulmonary Hypertension
Diabetic Cardiac Complications
Heart Rhythm Disorders
Hematologic Malignancies Affecting Cardiac Function
Medical Procedures Performed by Dr. K R Balakrishnan
Heart Transplantation
Lung Transplantation
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD/HVAD) Implantation
Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Heart Valve Repair and Replacement
Total Artificial Heart (TAH) Implantation
Destination Therapy for Heart Failure
Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS)
Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
Re-do Cardiac Surgery
Management of Complex Congenital Cardiac Defects
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