Dr. Ravi Kumar R
Senior Consultant Heart and Lung Transplant
MGM Healthcare, Chennai, India
- Cardiovascular Surgeon
- 36+ years of exp.
- 80k+ Consultations
- 0+ Surgeries
About Doctor
Dr. Ravi Kumar R is a distinguished interventional cardiologist and transplant specialist with over 36 years of medical expertise. As the Senior Consultant and Associate Clinical Lead at MGM Healthcare’s Institute of Heart and Lung Transplant & Mechanical Circulatory Support, he has been at the forefront of pioneering cardiac care in India.
His extensive experience encompasses heart transplant management, immunosuppression therapy, and the treatment of advanced heart failure using cutting-edge technologies such as Impella pumps, endomyocardial biopsies, and left ventricular assist devices (LVADs). Dr. Kumar has also been pivotal in integrating biomarkers like NT-proBNP and ARNi class drugs into heart failure management protocols.
Awards & Recognitions:
- Annual Institution Gold Medal in Medicine – University of Madras (1985)
- Annual Institution Gold Medal in Cardiology – Pondicherry University (1989)
- Visiting Fellowship in Artificial Heart, ECMO devices, and Heart Transplant – University of Michigan, Detroit, USA (2009)
- Selected as Abstract Reviewer and Faculty Discussant at International Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation Conferences in Nice (France) and San Diego (USA) (2017-18)
Professional Memberships:
- Cardiology Society of India
- Society for Coronary Angiography and Interventions (SCAI), USA
- Laser Society of India
- International Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation (ISHLT), USA
- International Society for Cellular Therapy (ISCT)
- European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
- Indian Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation (INSHLT)
Conditions Treated
- Advanced Heart Failure
- End-Stage Heart Disease
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Valvular Heart Diseases
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Arrhythmias
Procedures Performed
- Heart Transplantation
- Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) Implantation
- Impella Heart Pump Insertion
- Endomyocardial Biopsy
- Coronary Angiography and Angioplasty
- Balloon Valvuloplasty
- Mitral and Aortic Valve Replacement (Tissue and Mechanical)
- Minimally Invasive Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
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Qualification & Education
- MBBS – University of Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu (1984)
- MD (General Medicine) – Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry (1989)
- DM (Cardiology) – Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI), Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh (1992)
Conditions Treated
- Advanced Heart Failure
- End-Stage Heart Disease
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Valvular Heart Diseases
- Congenital Heart Defects Arrhythmias
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Procedure Performed
- Aortic Aneurysm Repair
- Arrhythmia Treatment
- Balloon Valvuloplasty
- Cardiac Ablation
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
- Endobronchial Tumor Surgery
- Heart Transplant
- Heart Valve Replacement
- Infective Endocarditis Treatment
- Left Ventricular Assist Device LVAD
- Mitral Valve Replacement (MVR)
- Transcatheter Valve Replacement
- Impella Heart Pump Insertion
- Endomyocardial Biopsy
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Professional Memberships
- Cardiology Society of India
- Society for Coronary Angiography and Interventions (SCAI), USA
- Laser Society of India
- International Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation (ISHLT), USA
- International Society for Cellular Therapy (ISCT)
- European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
- Indian Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation (INSHLT)
Awards & Recoginition
- Annual Institution Gold Medal in Medicine – University of Madras (1985)
- Annual Institution Gold Medal in Cardiology – Pondicherry University (1989)
- Visiting Fellowship in Artificial Heart, ECMO devices, and Heart Transplant – University of Michigan, Detroit, USA (2009)
- Selected as Abstract Reviewer and Faculty Discussant at International Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation Conferences in Nice (France) and San Diego (USA) (2017-18)
FAQs
Dr. Ravi Kumar specializes in heart transplantation, advanced heart failure management, and interventional cardiology, including the use of mechanical circulatory support devices.
International patients can book an appointment directly through MGM Healthcare. Alternatively, for a seamless experience, you can contact HOSPIDIO at [email protected] or reach out via Call/WhatsApp at +91-9870538337.
He offers state-of-the-art treatments such as LVAD implantation, Impella heart pump support, and personalized medication regimens using biomarkers like NT-proBNP.
Yes, he has served as an Abstract Reviewer and Faculty Discussant at ISHLT conferences in France and the USA, reflecting his active engagement in global cardiology advancements.
Dr. Ravi Kumar is proficient in English, facilitating communication with international patients.
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