Dr K R Balakrishnan

Chairman – Cardiac Sciences & Director – Institute of Heart & Lung Transplant and Mechanical Circulatory Support

MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Cardiothoracic Surgery)

Heart (Cardiology)

January 1, 1996

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Top Areas of Expertise

Heart Transplant
Lung Transplant
Heart & Lung Transplant
End-stage Heart Failure Management
Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Implantation
Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

Top Treatments Offered

Mechanical Circulatory Support (VAD/ECMO)
Advanced Heart Failure Treatment

About Dr K R Balakrishnan

Dr. K. R. Balakrishnan is one of India’s leading cardiothoracic and transplant surgeons with over three decades of experience. He is widely recognized for his expertise in heart and lung transplantation and advanced heart failure management. He currently leads the cardiac sciences division at MGM Healthcare and has played a key role in establishing advanced transplant programs in India. His work has been published in leading international medical journals.

Educational Qualifications:

MBBS – Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry (1976)
MS (General Surgery) – All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi (1980)
MCh (Cardiothoracic Surgery) – King Edward Memorial (KEM) Hospital, Mumbai (1982)

Professional Experience:

Chairman – Cardiac Sciences, MGM Healthcare, Chennai
Director – Institute of Heart & Lung Transplant and Mechanical Circulatory Support
Former Director – Cardiac Sciences
Former Professor & Head – Cardiothoracic Surgery

Awards and Achievements:

Pioneer in heart and lung transplantation in India
Extensive experience in advanced cardiac and transplant surgery
Performed a large number of heart and lung transplants

Publications:

Published research in cardiac transplantation and advanced heart failure management
Contributions in international medical journals

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