Dr K R Balakrishnan
Transplant

Dr K R Balakrishnan

Chairman - Cardiac Sciences; Director - Institute of Heart and Lung Transplant & Mechanical Circulatory Support

MGM Healthcare• Chennai

48+ years of experience
Heart Transplant
MBBS, MS in General Surgery, MCh in Cardiothoracic Surgery

About the doctor

An MCh (Cardiothoracic Surgery) graduate from KEM Hospital, University of Bombay, Dr K R Balakrishnan has mastered an evidence-based approach to healthcare practices and refined clinical expertise in surgery.

He has received numerous awards and published work in top-ranking medical journals.

Area of expertise

End-stage heart failure managementHeart transplantationVAD (Ventricular Assist Device) implantationPediatric cardiac surgeryLung transplantationHeart and lung transplantation

Qualifications

MBBS

1976 - JIPMER, Puducherry

MS in General Surgery

1980 - AIIMS, New Delhi

MCh in Cardiothoracic Surgery

1982 - KEM Hospital, Mumbai

Professional Journey

  1. MGM Healthcare, Chennai — Chairman - Cardiac Sciences; Director - Institute of Heart and Lung Transplant
  2. KEM Hospital, University of Bombay, Training — MCh (Cardiothoracic Surgery)

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Heart & Lung Transplant

India's heart and lung transplant centers care for end-stage heart and lung disease, including pediatric and high-risk cases, with skilled surgeons, advanced ICUs, and support from consultation to recovery.

Kidney Transplant

India is a trusted choice for kidney transplantation, with skilled transplant teams, advanced surgical care, and strong long-term outcomes at a fraction of the cost charged in many countries.

Liver Transplant

India's liver transplant programs cover living donor, pediatric, and complex re-transplant cases, led by experienced specialists who deliver strong outcomes and affordable, well-coordinated care.

Transplants

India's transplant teams handle kidney, liver, heart, lung, and bone marrow transplants with high success rates, advanced critical care, and full support for international patients.

Bone Marrow Transplant

India offers the full range of bone marrow transplants, including autologous, allogeneic, and haploidentical, performed by experienced haematologists at specialized centers with high success rates.

Pediatric Care

India's children's hospitals offer complete pediatric care, from newborn intensive care to specialized surgery, delivered by dedicated teams focused on accurate diagnosis and gentle, timely treatment.

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