Dr. Anand Gnanaraj

MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Cardiology), FNB (Interventional Cardiology), FESC, FSCAI

Senior Consultant – Interventional Cardiology

 

Apollo Hospitals
20+ Years of Experience
Chennai
Video Consultation Fee: USD 26

Dr. Anand Gnanaraj is a highly regarded and internationally recognized interventional cardiologist known for his exceptional technical expertise in complex coronary interventions. An alumnus of Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, and Madras Medical Mission, he is recognized as a master “CHIP” operator (Complex Higher-Risk and Indicated Patients). Dr. Gnanaraj specializes in advanced, image-guided techniques for coronary interventions and structural cardiac procedures, with a strong focus on patient safety and anatomical restoration.

  • Complex PCI & Chronic Total Occlusions (CTO): Performing antegrade and retrograde techniques to treat chronic, calcified coronary artery blockages.
  • Left Main & Bifurcation Stenting: Employing advanced precision stenting strategies for high-risk left main coronary artery disease.
  • Intracoronary Physiology & Imaging: Utilizing IVUS, OCT, and FFR to optimize stent placement and long-term vessel patency.
  • Structural & Valvular Interventions: Performing transcatheter aortic valve replacements (TAVR), balloon valvuloplasties, and permanent pacemaker implantations.
  • Served as an international proctor and course director, organizing landmark CTO workshops with global experts from Japan, Korea, and Europe.
  • Spearheaded advanced intracoronary imaging protocols to improve long-term outcomes in complex coronary revascularization procedures.
  • Authored multiple scientific papers in peer-reviewed international journals, covering novel techniques in complex coronary interventions.
  • Conferred with prestigious Fellowships of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC) and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI).
  • Active life fellow of the Cardiological Society of India (CSI) and member of prominent international interventional cardiology forums.

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