Dr. Vijayan Ganesan

Dr. Vijayan Ganesan is a Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiologist at Rela Institute & Medical Centre (RIMC) in Chennai, with over 15 years of clinical experience and extensive training in complex coronary and structural heart interventions. He holds a DM in Cardiology from the prestigious Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology (SCTIMST), Trivandrum, alongside MD and MBBS qualifications from leading Indian medical colleges. His credentials include fellowship from the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (USA) and MRCP from the Royal College of Physicians (UK), cementing his position as a highly qualified interventional specialist.

Dr. Ganesan has performed over 4,500 coronary angiograms, 1,500 coronary angioplasties, and 400 complex coronary interventions as primary operator, demonstrating exceptional procedural volume and technical proficiency. He specializes in advanced techniques including transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI/TAVR), device closures for structural defects, MitraClip procedures for mitral regurgitation, atherectomy, and pacemaker and implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) implantation. His expertise extends across coronary interventions, valvular heart disease management, and heart failure care, making him a versatile interventional cardiologist capable of managing both routine and highly complex cases.

Dr. Ganesan maintains an active international patient practice, regularly treating patients from the Gulf region, Africa, and neighbouring SAARC countries who seek specialized cardiac interventional care in India. He is committed to providing compassionate, patient-centred care while maintaining evidence-based clinical practices. His research involvement as Principal Investigator for two international randomised controlled trials and his peer-reviewed publications in prestigious journals including The Lancet and BMJ Case Reports reflect his dedication to advancing the field of interventional cardiology.

Rela Institute & Medical Centre is a Joint Commission International (JCI)-accredited multi-specialty tertiary care centre in Chennai, known for world-class cardiac care infrastructure, advanced catheterization laboratories, and dedicated international patient services. The institute's state-of-the-art facilities and experienced support teams ensure international patients receive comprehensive pre- and post-operative care in a comfortable setting. For patients seeking specialized interventional cardiac care with a surgeon trained at India's premier institutions, Dr. Ganesan at RIMC offers an ideal blend of clinical excellence and accessible, high-quality medical tourism.