Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery
Dr. Ganesh Kumar Mani
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Cardiothoracic Surgery), FIACS Chairman – Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery (CTVS)
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Dr. K R Balakrishnan Cardiac Surgeon in India
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) Director – Cardiac Sciences & Chief Cardio-Thoracic Transplant Surgeon
About Dr. K R Balakrishnan
Dr. K R Balakrishnan is a Cardiac Surgeon in India with 40+ years of experience, currently at Fortis Malar Hospital.
Dr. K R Balakrishnan is a specialist in cardiothoracic surgery, end-stage heart failure management, and heart-lung transplantation. An alumnus of JIPMER, AIIMS, and KEM Hospital, he established a Centre for Heart Failure Management at Fortis Malar Hospital, reported as the first of its kind in India. He has performed thousands of open-heart procedures, and his work includes Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) implants, among the first in India, and pediatric cardiac transplants.
Dr. K R Balakrishnan's Areas of Expertise
Heart & Lung Transplantation
Surgical procedures for heart, lung, and combined heart-lung transplantation.
Mechanical Circulatory Support (VAD/LVAD)
Surgical implantation of Left Ventricular Assist Devices as destination therapy or bridge-to-transplant.
Off-Pump Coronary Bypass Surgery
Arterial revascularization on the beating heart.
Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Corrective procedures for congenital heart malformations in infants and young children.
Key Achievements of Dr. K R Balakrishnan
- Has performed more than 16,000 cardiac procedures and more than 190 heart transplant surgeries.
- Performed two heart transplants back-to-back within six hours, and has performed pediatric transplants.
- Has conducted clinical research on pulsatile and continuous-flow VADs and the molecular biology of ventricular hypertrophy.
Awards & Recognition
- Awarded the Hiralal Gold Medal in Surgery at AIIMS, New Delhi, and distinction in MCh by Bombay University.
- Fellow and speaker at international cardiothoracic, heart failure, and organ transplantation meetings.
Dr. K R Balakrishnan's Qualifications & Experience
Dr. K R Balakrishnan, Cardiac Surgeon in India with 40+ years of experience.
- MBBS
- MS (General Surgery)
- MCh (Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Current position: Director – Cardiac Sciences & Chief Cardio-Thoracic Transplant Surgeon
Consult Dr. K R Balakrishnan from Abroad
How Shifara Health connects international patients with Dr. K R Balakrishnan, Cardiac Surgeon in India.
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Share your reports
Send your reports and scans on WhatsApp or through the form on this page. A Shifara case manager replies within 24 hours.
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Get an opinion and cost estimate
We share your case with Dr. K R Balakrishnan at Fortis Malar Hospital and send you the treatment plan with a written cost estimate, free.
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Video consultation
Speak to Dr. K R Balakrishnan on a video call before you travel to India. The consultation fee is USD 26.
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Medical visa and travel
We arrange the hospital invitation letter for your e-Medical Visa and guide you through the application, free. Your case manager stays with you from the airport to the day you fly home.
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Treatment and follow-up
After treatment we schedule your follow-up consultations with Dr. K R Balakrishnan, including after you return home.
Treatment Costs in India
Indicative package costs in India at Shifara partner hospitals. Your written estimate depends on your reports.
| Treatment | Indicative cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| Angioplasty & Stent | $4,000 – $5,500 |
| Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Closure | $3,500 – $5,500 |
| Bentall Surgery | $28,000 – $32,000 |
| Cardiac Tumour Removal Surgery | $6,000 – $9,500 |
| Coronary Angioplasty | $4,000 – $5,500 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass | $4,000 – $5,500 |
FAQs about Dr. K R Balakrishnan
Who is Dr. K R Balakrishnan?
Dr. K R Balakrishnan is a Cardiac Surgeon in India with 40+ years of experience, practising at Fortis Malar Hospital. Qualifications: MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Cardio-Thoracic Surgery).
Which hospital does Dr. K R Balakrishnan practise at?
Dr. K R Balakrishnan practises at Fortis Malar Hospital, Adyar, Chennai, Greater Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
How can international patients book an appointment with Dr. K R Balakrishnan?
Send your medical reports to Shifara Health on WhatsApp or through the form on this page. A case manager replies within 24 hours, arranges your appointment with Dr. K R Balakrishnan and shares a written cost estimate. Our help is free for patients.
Does Dr. K R Balakrishnan offer video consultation?
Yes. You can book a video consultation with Dr. K R Balakrishnan before you travel to India. The fee is USD 26.
What does treatment with Dr. K R Balakrishnan cost?
The cost depends on the procedure, the room category and how long you stay in hospital. Share your reports and we will get a written estimate from Fortis Malar Hospital at no charge. Indicative costs for related treatments are listed above.
Do I need a medical visa to see Dr. K R Balakrishnan in India?
Most international patients travel on India's e-Medical Visa. Once the hospital confirms your treatment plan, we arrange the invitation letter and guide you through the application, free. Read our medical visa guide.
Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, General Surgery
Dr. Gopichand Mannam
MBBS, FRCS (General Surgery, Edinburgh), FRCS (Cardiothoracic Surgery, Glasgow) Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery & Heart Transplantation
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General Surgery
Dr. Vijay Dikshit
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (CTVS) Senior Consultant & Chief Surgeon – Department of Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery (CTVS)
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