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47 Dr. K. Madhan Kumar

Dr. K. Madhan Kumar

Senior Consultant CTVS

Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai
13 years of experience
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About Doctor

Qualifications:
  • MBBS
  • MS (General Surgery)
  • DNB (General Surgery)
  • MRCS (Edinburgh, UK)
  • MCh (Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery)
  • DNB (Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Overview:

Dr. K. Madhan Kumar is a highly skilled Cardiothoracic Surgeon specializing in ECMO, VAD, Heart & Lung Transplantation. With extensive training from St. George’s Hospital and the prestigious Harefield Hospital in London, he has contributed significantly to the field of cardiothoracic surgery in India.

He has performed various complex procedures, including coronary artery bypass surgeries, valve repairs and replacements, aortic aneurysm surgeries, and lung surgeries. His expertise extends to VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery), heart transplants, and lung transplants, achieving outcomes that match global benchmarks.

Dr. Kumar has played a vital role in establishing multiple heart and lung transplant units across India. He is actively involved in research and medical advancements in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and ventricular assist devices (VAD).

Professional Memberships:

  • Tamil Nadu Medical Council (affiliated with Medical Council of India)
  • General Medical Council, United Kingdom
  • International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT)
  • Extra-Corporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO)

Fellowships:

  • Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery – St. George’s Hospital, London
  • Fellowship in ECMO, VAD, Heart, and Lung Transplantation – Harefield Hospital, London

Conditions Treated:

  • Coronary artery disease
  • Heart valve disease
  • Aortic aneurysms
  • End-stage heart failure
  • Lung diseases requiring transplantation
  • Complex congenital heart conditions

Procedures Performed:

  • ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation)
  • VAD (Ventricular Assist Device) implantation
  • Heart & Lung Transplantation
  • Coronary artery bypass surgery (OPCAB, Total Arterial Revascularization)
  • Valve replacement and repair
  • Redo cardiac surgery
  • Aortic aneurysm repair

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Dr. Kumar specializes in cardiothoracic surgery, heart & lung transplantation, ECMO, and VAD procedures. He has expertise in coronary artery bypass, valve surgeries, and aortic aneurysm repairs.

He has performed around 120 heart and lung transplants with outcomes comparable to international standards.

ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) is a life-support system used for patients with severe heart or lung failure, providing temporary support while allowing the organs to recover or until a transplant is available.

Dr. Kumar is available for consultation at Apollo Hospitals. For appointments, visit www.apollohospitals.com.

You can directly book an appointment through Apollo Hospitals, or you may contact HOSPIDIO for assistance at Email: [email protected] or Call/WhatsApp: +91-9870538337.