Best Cardiologists for Valvular Heart Disease in India
This page lists 34 valvular heart disease doctors in India. Review each doctor's experience, specialty and hospital, then contact our care team for help with the next step.
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This page lists 34 valvular heart disease doctors in India. Review each doctor's experience, specialty and hospital, then contact our care team for help with the next step.
About Valvular Heart Disease doctors in India
This directory is based on doctors currently listed in GAF Healthcare's registry. Clinical suitability varies by patient; a doctor should review your history and investigations before any treatment decision.
About the Condition
What is Valvular Heart Disease?
Valvular heart disease occurs when one or more of the heart's four valves — the aortic, mitral, tricuspid, or pulmonary — fail to open or close properly, disrupting normal blood flow through the heart. Depending on which valve is affected and whether the problem involves narrowing (stenosis) or leaking (regurgitation), the heart may have to work significantly harder over time, leading to progressive strain on the heart muscle. Left untreated or unmonitored, moderate-to-severe valve disease can contribute to heart failure, arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation, stroke, or sudden cardiac events. Determining the significance of any valve abnormality requires a thorough review of a person's medical history, physical examination findings, and relevant cardiac investigations.
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Medical assessment helps clarify severity and identify appropriate options.
Treatment options for Valvular Heart Disease
Care may include lifestyle changes, medical treatment, specialist review or a procedure, depending on the diagnosis, associated conditions and individual goals. The options below are associated with this condition in the GAF Healthcare directory.
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) is a minimally invasive procedure to replace a narrowed or diseased aortic valve without open-heart surgery, using a catheter-delivered artificial valve.
Why it may be consideredIt is primarily recommended for patients with severe aortic stenosis who are at intermediate, high, or prohibitive risk for conventional open-heart valve replacement surgery.
Balloon Valvuloplasty is a minimally invasive catheter-based procedure used to widen a narrowed (stenotic) heart valve, most commonly the mitral or pulmonary valve, without open-heart surgery.
Why it may be consideredA deflated balloon is guided via a catheter to the affected valve and inflated to stretch open the fused or narrowed valve leaflets, improving blood flow. It is typically recommended for patients with symptomatic valve stenosis who have favorable valve anatomy and wish to avoid or delay open surgery.
DM in Cardiology, Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology, Fellowship in Electrophysiology, Pacing and Devices, Fellowship in Pediatric Device Procedures, FESC, FSCAI
Director and Unit Head — Cardiology – Interventional · Specialty: Interventional Cardiologist
Paras Hospitals Gurugram, India23+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
23+ years of experience in Interventional Cardiologist
Director and Unit Head, Cardiology – Interventional, Paras Hospitals, Gurugram
Founder Member, TACVI (Training Academy for Cardiovascular Vascular Interventions)
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationNABL — National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories accreditation
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Many international patients consider India for valvular heart disease treatment for several reasons, including:
More affordable estimates
Competitive indicative costs compared with many other countries, for similar clinical standards.
Internationally accredited hospitals
Hospitals experienced in treating international patients.
Experienced specialists
Doctors who regularly manage similar cases.
Care coordination support
A team to help with planning, medical translation and follow-up.
How this directory is built
Doctors are matched using the specialty, location, condition (Valvular Heart Disease) recorded in their profiles. Inclusion is not an endorsement and does not guarantee a treatment outcome.
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Common questions
FAQs about Valvular Heart Disease in India
What is Valvular Heart Disease?
Valvular heart disease is a condition in which one or more heart valves are damaged or diseased, preventing them from regulating blood flow correctly — either because the valve opening has narrowed (stenosis) or because the valve fails to seal fully and allows blood to flow backwards (regurgitation). Both problems can reduce the heart's pumping efficiency and, over time, affect overall cardiovascular health.
What are the symptoms and health risks of Valvular Heart Disease?
Common symptoms include shortness of breath — particularly during activity or when lying flat — fatigue, swelling in the legs or ankles, heart palpitations, dizziness, and, in some cases, chest pain or fainting. Severe aortic stenosis, for example, is associated with a notably higher risk of sudden cardiac events once certain symptoms appear. It is important to note that symptoms can be absent even with significant valve disease, and their presence or absence alone is not sufficient to establish a diagnosis or determine severity.
How is Valvular Heart Disease diagnosed?
Diagnosis typically begins with a clinical history and a physical examination, during which a cardiologist listens for characteristic heart murmurs. Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) is the primary investigation and provides detailed information on valve anatomy, the degree of stenosis or regurgitation, and the impact on heart chamber size and function — with severity commonly graded as mild, moderate, or severe based on standardised echocardiographic criteria. Additional investigations such as transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), cardiac MRI, CT angiography, or cardiac catheterisation may be used when further anatomical detail or haemodynamic assessment is needed before any intervention.
How is Valvular Heart Disease treated?
Treatment decisions depend on the specific valve affected, the severity grading on imaging, the presence of symptoms, and the individual's overall cardiac function and health status — all of which are assessed by a qualified cardiologist or cardiac surgeon. For mild-to-moderate disease without significant symptoms, active surveillance with regular echocardiography is often the initial approach, alongside medical management to control contributing risk factors. When disease is severe, or when specific clinical thresholds are met on investigation, procedural options such as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) or Balloon Valvuloplasty may be considered, and the choice between catheter-based and open surgical approaches is made on an individual basis.
Can Valvular Heart Disease be treated without surgery?
Non-procedural management plays an important role for many patients, particularly those with mild-to-moderate disease or those awaiting a decision on intervention. This can include medications to manage symptoms such as heart failure (e.g. diuretics), to control heart rate or rhythm in associated atrial fibrillation, or to manage blood pressure — though it should be understood that medication does not reverse structural valve damage and is not a substitute for intervention when clinical criteria for it are met. Lifestyle measures such as salt restriction, monitored physical activity, and cardiovascular risk factor reduction (blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes control) also form part of a comprehensive management plan.
When is Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) considered for Valvular Heart Disease?
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) may be considered when conservative or medical options have not achieved enough improvement, or when the severity of the condition warrants it. The decision depends on clinical assessment, expected benefits and individual risks.
Which doctor treats Valvular Heart Disease?
Valvular heart disease is primarily evaluated and managed by a cardiologist, specifically one with expertise in cardiac imaging and structural heart disease. For patients being assessed for procedural intervention, a multidisciplinary Heart Team — typically comprising an interventional cardiologist, a cardiac imaging specialist, and a cardiothoracic surgeon — collaborates to determine the most appropriate treatment pathway.
How do I choose a doctor for Valvular Heart Disease?
When comparing providers for valvular heart disease, it is worth asking about the centre's documented volume of experience with the specific valve procedure being considered (such as TAVR or surgical valve repair/replacement), the availability of a dedicated structural heart or Heart Team programme, access to advanced imaging expertise for pre-procedural planning, and the arrangements in place for long-term cardiac follow-up after any intervention.
What documents do international patients need to share for a medical evaluation?
Share a medical summary, investigation and imaging or biopsy reports where relevant, a current medication list, previous diagnoses and related treatment records. Provide clear copies with translation where needed.
How does GAF Healthcare help international patients plan treatment in India?
Our care coordination team helps review initial medical information, connect you with suitable doctors and hospitals, explain next steps and indicative estimates, and organise a treatment plan before travel.