Dr A B Gopalamurugan

Dr. Gopalamurugan is a renowned interventional cardiologist with over 20 years of experience in minimally invasive high risk heart procedures. He has performed numerous first in India and world first treatments including pioneering transcatheter valve therapies. Trained at prestigious institutions including Great Ormond Street Hospital he continues to shape India’s cardiac care standards through innovation and clinical excellence.

Professional Experience

• Over 20 years of experience in interventional cardiology and electrophysiology.
• Director of Transcatheter Valve Therapies at MGM Healthcare, Chennai.
• Trained at leading international hospitals, including Great Ormond Street Hospital, UK.

Notable Achievements / Awards

• First in India to perform:
  • TAVR with Medtronic Evolut R System (for Aortic Regurgitation)
  • Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement (TMVR)
  • Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Replacement (TTVR)
  • Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) for Aortic Stenosis in South India
• Led India’s first dedicated TAVR program, recognized with a Guinness World Record in the field of TAVR
• Performed 14 “First-in-India” heart treatments, including pioneering transcatheter valve therapies (TAVR, TMVR, TTVR, TPVI).
• Credited with 4 “First-in-the-World” heart treatments, setting global benchmarks in advanced interventional cardiology.

Professional Memberships / Affiliations

• General Medical Council, UK
• British Cardiovascular Interventional Society (BCIS), UK
• European Heart Rhythm Association (CEHRA), Europe
• Heart Rhythm Society (HRS), USA
• Indian Medical Council, India
• Maharashtra Medical Council, Mumbai