Dr. KR Balakrishnan

MBBS, MS - General Surgery, MCh - Cardiothoracic Surgery

Director - Heart and Lung Transplant & Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices

38 Years of Practice, 1 Awards Cardiac Surgeon

Dr. K R Balakrishnan is the Director of the Department of Cardiac Sciences and Chief of Cardiothoracic and Transplant Surgery. He has over 37 years of rich experience in his field. Dr. Balakrishnan has performed the first permanent artificial heart transplant in Indi...

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dr kr balakrisnan is good for cardiac surgery

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my surgery was good and didn't face any problem after discharged

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Procedure

Aortic Valve Replacement

Aortic Valve Surgery

Mitral Valve Surgery

Atrial Septal Defect Surgery

MIDCAB Surgery

Coronary Angioplasty

Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting

Heart Transplant

Ventricular Assist Device

Other Information

Educational Details

Medical School & Fellowships

MBBS - Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry , 1976

MS - General Surgery - All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi , 1980

MCh - Cardiothoracic Surgery - KEM Hospital, Mumbai , 1982

Clinical Achievements

Dr Balakrishnan was been bestowed the honour of the prestigious Hiralal Gold Medal in surgery to acknowledge his excellence in the eld of surgery -

Experience Details

CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad

Heart and Lung Transplant and Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices

Director

Currently Working

CARE Outpatient Centre, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad

Heart and Lung Transplant and Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices

Director

Currently Working

MGM Healthcare, Chennai

Heart and Lung Transplant

Director

Currently Working

Fortis Malar Hospital, Chennai

Cardiac Sciences, Cardiothoracic and Transplant Surgery

Director and Chief

Green Lane Hospital, New Zealand

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Consultant

Oregon Health Science University and St Vincent Hospital, Oregon, USA

Cardiac Surgery

Consultant

Awards and Achievements

Hiralal Gold Medal in Surgery, AIIMS, New Delhi

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Kalyan Sarkar green_tick

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Lakshmi Priya green_tick

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dr kr balakrisnan is good for cardiac surgery

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my surgery was good and didn't face any problem after discharged

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thanks for sharing good consultation.

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I recommend Dr. Kr Balakridhnan for heart surgery process and he has good experienced.

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I recommend him Dr. KR Balakrishnan for your liver transplant process as he has rich experience in this field.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What does Dr. K R Balakrishnan specialize in?

The Doctor specializes in cardiac surgery

Answered by: Dr. Akanksha Pathania on 09/04/2020

Q: Where is Care Hospital Banjara Hills located in Chennai?

The hospital is located at Rd Number 1, Prem Nagar, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500034.

Answered by: Dr. Akanksha Pathania on 09/04/2020

Q: How much experience does Dr. K R Balakrishnan have?

Dr. K R Balakrishnan has 38 years of extensive experience in the field

Answered by: Dr. Akanksha Pathania on 09/04/2020

Q: What are this doctor's qualifications?

Dr. K R Balakrishnan has completed MBBS, ms- general surgery, mch- cardiothoracic surgery

Answered by: Dr. Akanksha Pathania on 09/04/2020

Q: How can I book an appointment with Dr.. K R Balakrishnan at care hospital, banjara hills ?

You can book an appointment with Dr.. K R Balakrishnan online or talk to a Credihealth Medical Expert for assistance.

Answered by: Dr. Akanksha Pathania on 09/04/2020

Q: How many transplants has Dr. KR Balakrishnan done?

Dr. Balakrishnan has done 180 heart transplants, 23 lung transplants and 9 heart and lung transplant.