Dr. K. R. Balakrishnan

About Dr. K. R. Balakrishnan

Dr K R Balakrishnan is a renowned and reputed Cardio-thoracic surgeon in Chennai.
With a thriving experience of over 37 + years, he has been credited with India’s First LVAD and HVAD pump implant as destination therapy.
Dr Balakrishnan has done his MBBS from JIPMER, MS (General Surgery) from the eminent AIIMS,Delhi . Following which he did his McH (Cardio thoracic Surgery) from KEM Hospital, University.
He has been instrumental in starting India’s First Comprehensive Centre for Heart Failure Management at Fortis Malar Hospital, Chennai.
Dr Balakrishnan has got the opportunity to work with Sir Brian Barratt –Boyes, Green lane Hospital, New Zealand and Dr Albert Starr at Oregon Health Science University and St. Vincent Hospital, USA.
Dr Balakrishnan is also actively engaged with various institutions to develop Pulsatile and continuous flow LVADs (Left Ventricular Assist Device) and molecular biology of ventricular hypertrophy.
Dr Balakrishnan is first cardiologist in India to successfully perform HVAD implant surgery, and LVAD implant surgery as destination therapy.

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OPD Schedule Of Dr. K. R. Balakrishnan

Book Appointment

Monday

10:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Tuesday

10:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Wednesday

10:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Thursday

10:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Friday

10:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Saturday

10:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Medical Problems

For which Dr. K. R. Balakrishnan can be consulted

Cardiothoracic Conditions

Medical Procedures

Performed by Dr. K. R. Balakrishnan

Cardiothoracic Procedures

Location

MGM Healthcare, Chennai

Chennai, India

MBBS, JIPMER, Pondicherry
MS, AIIMS
MCh, KEM Hospital ,University of Bombay

Awarded a distinction in M.Ch which was first ever awarded by Bombay University in Cardio Thoracic Speciality Hiralal gold medal in surgery, AIIMS, New Delhi

Director, Fortis Malar Hospital ,Chennai
Senior Registrar ,Sir Brian Baratt-Boyes, Cardio Thoracic Unit, Green Lane Hospital in Auckland, New Zealand
Specialist ,Railway Hospital, Perambur, Madras

Patient's Review

Challamuthu

Australia

Sinikiwe

I went to India & consulted Dr. Naresh Trehan for my heart disease. He and his team took great care of me & assured me that everything would be alright. Thank you!

Zimbabwe