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47 Dr. Govini Balasubramani

Dr. Govini Balasubramani

Director, Department of CTVS

Gleneagles Hospital, Chennai
Chennai, India
20+ years of experience
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About Doctor

Qualifications:
  • MBBS
  • MS - General Surgery
  • MCh - Cardio Thoracic Surgery
Overview:

Dr. Govini Balasubramani is a highly accomplished Cardiothoracic and Heart & Lung Transplant Surgeon, recognized for his expertise in managing complex cases of heart failure, chronic lung diseases, and asthma that require surgical intervention. Trained under world-class transplant surgeons from Hong Kong, Austria, Germany, and South Korea, Dr. Govini is among the pioneering experts in India for establishing heart and lung transplant programs.

He specializes in Live Lung Transplantation, including innovative procedures using lobes from two different donors, particularly for pediatric patients. He is also an expert in VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery) and MICS (Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery).

Dr. Govini is proficient in multiple languages including Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi, and English, enhancing his ability to connect with patients across diverse backgrounds. His career highlights include over 7000 heart surgeries and 350 lung transplants, making him a leader in this field. He is also known for Laser Lung Surgery and performing Beating Heart Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (OP-CABG).

Condition Treated

  • End-stage Heart Failure
  • Congenital Heart Defects
  • Chronic Lung Disease
  • Chronic Asthma
  • Pulmonary conditions needing lobectomy/pneumonectomy
  • Valve Disorders
  • Coronary Artery Disease

Procedure Performed

  • Heart Transplant
  • Lung Transplant (Single, Double, Bilateral Sequential)
  • Combined Heart and Lung Transplant
  • Complex Congenital Heart Surgery
  • Lobectomy, Segmentectomy, Pneumonectomy
  • Video Assisted Thoracoscopy (VATS)
  • ECMO
  • Redo CABG
  • TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation)
  • Robotic Cardiothoracic Surgery

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FAQs

With over 7000 surgeries and 350+ heart and lung transplants, his global training and expertise in live lung transplants for pediatric patients make him a pioneer in his field.

Dr. Govini utilizes cutting-edge procedures like VATS, MICS, Laser Lung Surgery, and Robotic Cardiothoracic Surgery to ensure minimal invasiveness and faster recovery.

Yes, international patients are welcome. HOSPIDIO can help coordinate all aspects of your medical travel.

You may directly book an appointment with Gleneagles HealthCity Chennai, or for a smooth consultation process, reach out to HOSPIDIO at [email protected] or Call/WhatsApp: +91-9870538337.