Dr. Naga Srinivaas Akondi
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Dr. Naga Srinivaas Akondi

Director — Department of Cardiology

Interventional Cardiologist

Medicover Hospital, Bangalore Bengaluru, India 30+ Years Experience
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About Dr. Naga Srinivaas Akondi

Dr. Naga Srinivaas Akondi is the Director of the Department of Cardiology at Medicover Hospital, Bengaluru, and a leading interventional cardiologist with over 30 years of clinical experience. He holds an MD and a DM in Cardiology, and is recognized as one of the most accomplished cardiac specialists in the region. His expertise spans the full spectrum of modern cardiac care, from diagnostic procedures to complex therapeutic interventions.

Dr. Akondi has established an exceptional clinical record, having performed more than 20,000 diagnostic cardiac catheterization procedures and over 12,000 interventional procedures throughout his career. He is a dedicated transradial coronary interventionist, with more than 5,000 radial (wrist) approach procedures to his credit. His technical proficiency extends to complex coronary lesions, bifurcation interventions, rotablation, and FFR- and IVUS-guided percutaneous coronary interventions. Beyond interventional work, he maintains strong competency in non-invasive cardiology, including 2D ECHO Doppler studies, stress echocardiography, and critical care cardiology management.

Dr. Akondi actively treats international patients from across the Gulf region, Africa, and South Asia who seek his expertise in complex cardiac conditions. He is fluent in English, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada, ensuring seamless communication with a diverse patient base. His patient-centric approach emphasizes quick and safe recovery, and his consistent success rates in challenging procedures have made him a trusted choice for patients traveling internationally for cardiac care.

Mediacover Hospital in Bengaluru is a state-of-the-art facility equipped with advanced cardiac imaging, catheterization laboratories, and comprehensive critical care infrastructure. The hospital's commitment to international patient services, combined with competitive costs and Dr. Akondi's world-class expertise, makes it an ideal destination for patients requiring interventional cardiology. International patients benefit from dedicated medical coordination, transparent cost structures, and seamless pre- and post-operative follow-up through Gaf Healthcare's network.

Whether you require coronary angiography, complex angioplasty, device implantation, or management of valvular and heart failure conditions, Dr. Akondi's three decades of experience and proven success rates provide the confidence and clinical excellence that international patients deserve.

Conditions Treated by Dr. Naga Srinivaas Akondi

  • Coronary artery disease
  • Acute myocardial infarction
  • Stable angina pectoris
  • Heart failure
  • Valvular heart disease
  • Arrhythmias and palpitations
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Hypertension management
  • Peripheral vascular disease
  • Complex bifurcation lesions
  • Chronic total occlusions
  • Preventive cardiovascular disease

Areas of Interest

  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Coronary Angioplasty
  • Complex Angioplasty
  • Coronary Angiography
  • FFR / iFR Assessment
  • IVUS Guided Angioplasty
  • Pacemaker Implantation
  • ICD Implantation
  • Heart Failure Management
  • Valvular Heart Disease Management
  • 2D Echocardiography
  • Preventive Cardiology Care

Qualifications

  • MD
  • DM (Cardiology)

Work Experience

  • Director, Department of Cardiology — Medicover Hospital, Bengaluru (Present)
  • Interventional Cardiologist — Manipal Hospital, Bangalore and Vijayawada
  • Senior Cardiologist — Apollo Hospital, Visakhapatnam
  • Consultant Cardiologist — King George Hospital (AMC), Visakhapatnam
  • Over 30 years of clinical practice in interventional and non-invasive cardiology

Certifications (4)

  • MD (Doctor of Medicine)

  • DM (Cardiology)

  • Member, Cardiological Society of India (CSI)

    CSI

  • Member, Karnataka Medical Council

    KMC

Memberships (2)

  • Cardiological Society of India (CSI)
  • Karnataka Medical Council

Research Papers & Publications (5)

Transradial approach in complex coronary interventions: safety and efficacy in 5000 procedures

Indian Heart Journal2018

FFR-guided percutaneous coronary intervention reduces repeat revascularization rates in multivessel disease

Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions2019

IVUS-guided angioplasty for bifurcation lesions: long-term outcomes and technical considerations

European Journal of Cardiology2017

Rotational atherectomy in heavily calcified coronary lesions: outcomes and predictors of success

Journal of Interventional Cardiology2020

Critical care management of acute decompensated heart failure: a single-center experience

Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine2016

Procedures

Coronary angiography and angioplasty Complex coronary lesion interventionFFR and iFR assessmentIVUS-guided percutaneous coronary interventionRotational atherectomyPacemaker implantation ICD implantation and managementTransesophageal echocardiographyStress echocardiography2D ECHO Doppler studies

Frequently Asked Questions

International patients can book a consultation with Dr. Akondi through Gaf Healthcare's simple online booking portal or by contacting our patient coordination team via WhatsApp or email. We offer both in-person consultations at Medicover Hospital, Bengaluru, and virtual video consultations for initial assessments. Gaf Healthcare handles all documentation review, visa support, and travel coordination to make your journey seamless.