Heart health is one of the most critical aspects of overall well-being, and having access to expert care can make all the difference. With years of experience, global training, and a patient-centered approach, Dr. M. Ravi Chandra stands as a trusted name in interventional cardiology, offering advanced treatments and compassionate care.
Qualifications:
- MBBS – First Class
- MD (Gold Medalist) – Post Graduation
- DM (Cardiology) – Specialized super-degree in cardiology
- FIC – Fellow in Interventional Cardiology
Achievements:
- Secured State 2nd Rank in EAMCET Entrance
- Awarded Gold Medal in MD (Post Graduation)
- Recognized for academic excellence throughout medical education
Training:
- Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology (3 Years)
- St. Vincent’s Mercy Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
- Unfallkrankenhaus, Berlin, Germany
- Specialized Training in Pediatric Cardiology
- Pediatric Heart Interventions
- Pediatric & Fetal Echocardiography
- Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi
Experience:
- Performed 10,000+ Angiograms & Cardiac Catheterizations
- Conducted 5,000+ Angioplasties & Stenting Procedures
- Ex-Consultant Cardiologist – Care Hospitals, Hyderabad
- Ex-Associate Professor (Cardiology) – NRI Hospital, Guntur
- Ex-Consultant Cardiologist – KIMS, Vijayawada
Conditions Treated:
- Coronary artery disease
- Heart failure
- Irregular heart rhythms
- Hypertension
- Valvular heart diseases
- Cardiomyopathies
- Congenital heart disorders
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Breathing difficulties and edema
Procedures Performed:
A) Coronary Procedures
- Coronary Angiograms
- Coronary Angioplasty & Stenting
B) Peripheral Procedures
- Peripheral Angiograms for Legs & Hands
- Angioplasty & Stent for Legs & Hands (including Iliac / Femoral / Popliteal Angioplasty)
C) Renal Procedures:
- Renal Angiogram
- Renal Angioplasty & Stenting
D) Carotid & Brain Procedures
- Carotid & 4 Vessel Angiogram
- Carotid & Vertebral Angioplasty & Stenting
- Includes information on Carotid Artery Disease: hardening and narrowing of the main arteries that supply oxygen-rich blood to the brain.
E) Heart Valve Balloon Dilatation (Valvuloplasty)
- Mitral
- Aortic
- Pulmonary
F) Pacemaker Implantation:
- Single Chamber
- Dual Chamber
- AICD (Defibrillator)
- CRT (Heart Failure Pacemaker)
G) Closure of Heart holes with button device:
- ASD (Atrial Septal Defect)
- PDA (Patent Ductus Arteriosus)
- RSOV (Ruptured Sinus of Valsalva)
Complex Procedures:
- Left Main Artery Angioplasty & Stent
- Bifurcation Stents
- Chronic Total Occlusions
- Bypass Graft Angioplasty & Stent
- Rotablation (Diamond drill) Angioplasty & Stent
Conclusion
Heart diseases can be life-threatening, but with the right medical support, they are manageable and often preventable. Whether it’s early screening, emergency intervention, or long-term care, choosing an experienced cardiologist like Dr. Ravi Chandra can make a life-saving difference.
