3 cardiovascular surgery specialists in our India network are listed for double valve replacement in Chennai, at 1 hospital, with 27–45 years of listed experience among them.
This page lists the cardiovascular surgery doctors in our directory for double valve replacement in Chennai, India, drawn from hospitals including Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road. Each listing links through to the doctor's full profile page.
GAF Healthcare currently lists 3 cardiovascular surgery specialists for double valve replacement across 1 hospital in Chennai, with 27–45 years of listed experience. Indicative treatment costs range from $8,500 – $16,000, with a typical hospital stay of 10–14 days.
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FeaturedDr. Girinath M R
- 45+ years of experience in Cardiothoracic Surgeon
- Performs Double Valve Replacement
- Senior Consultant – Cardiac Surgery, Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai
- Extensive cardiothoracic and vascular surgery practice spanning 45+ years in Chennai
- Double Valve Replacement
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
- Minimally Invasive Coronary Artery Bypass
- Heart Valve Repair Surgery
- Heart Valve Replacement Surgery
Dr. Dillip Kumar Mishra
- 33+ years of experience in Cardiac Surgeon
- Performs Double Valve Replacement
- Senior Consultant, Cardiac Surgery — Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai — Present
- 33+ years of active practice in cardiac sciences and advanced surgical intervention
- Double Valve Replacement
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
- Heart Valve Repair Surgery
- Heart Valve Replacement Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
Dr. Sridhar L F
- 27+ years of experience in Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon
- Performs Double Valve Replacement Surgery
- Senior Consultant, Cardiac Surgery — Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai
- 27+ years of cardiothoracic and vascular surgical practice across multiple institutions
- Double Valve Replacement Surgery
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
- Heart Valve Repair and Replacement
- Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
- Aortic Root Replacement
What is Double Valve Replacement?
Double Valve Replacement is an open-heart surgery in which two diseased heart valves—most commonly the mitral and aortic valves—are replaced with mechanical or tissue prostheses to restore normal blood flow. It is recommended when both valves are severely narrowed (stenosed) or leaking (regurgitant) due to rheumatic heart disease, degenerative changes, or infection, and medications can no longer control symptoms. The surgery relieves breathlessness, fatigue, and chest pain while preventing heart failure and long-term heart muscle damage.
Who may be considered?
Double Valve Replacement may be considered after a qualified specialist reviews your reports and medical history. Suitability varies from person to person and must be assessed by your treating doctor.
How does it work?
Both the mitral and aortic valves are replaced with mechanical prostheses through open-heart surgery using cardiopulmonary bypass; mechanical valves offer long-term durability but require lifelong blood-thinning medication.
Double Valve Replacement with Mechanical Valves
Most DurableBoth the mitral and aortic valves are replaced with mechanical prostheses through open-heart surgery using cardiopulmonary bypass; mechanical valves offer long-term durability but require lifelong blood-thinning medication.
Comprehensive Investigations
2D Echocardiogram, ECG, Chest X-ray, Coronary Angiography, CBC, Coagulation Profile, Kidney & Liver Function Tests, Blood Grouping
Treatment / Procedure Estimate
Stay in India
Usually Included in Hospital Package
- Surgeon and anesthesiologist fees
- ICU and ward stay
- Mechanical valve prostheses
- Cardiopulmonary bypass charges
- Standard medications during stay
- Post-op physiotherapy sessions
Usually Not Included
- International/domestic flights
- Visa and travel insurance
- Attendant accommodation and meals
- Long-term anticoagulation follow-up abroad
- Any unforeseen complication management beyond package scope
Recovery and follow-up
Most patients spend 1-2 days in the ICU followed by monitored ward recovery, with gradual mobilization, breathing exercises, and cardiac rehabilitation over 4-6 weeks; regular follow-up echocardiograms and, for mechanical valves, INR monitoring are essential thereafter.
Risks
As with any open-heart surgery, risks include bleeding, infection, arrhythmias, stroke, kidney impairment, and valve-related complications such as clot formation or structural degeneration over time, which are minimized through careful patient selection and experienced surgical teams.
Alternatives
In select cases with milder disease, valve repair rather than replacement may be possible for one or both valves, and transcatheter approaches are emerging for high-risk patients, though double valve replacement remains the standard treatment for severe combined valve disease.
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Reports required
- Recent 2D Echocardiogram report
- ECG report
- Coronary Angiography report (if performed)
- Chest X-ray
- Cardiology consultation notes
- CBC and coagulation profile
- Kidney and liver function test reports
- Any prior cardiac surgery or catheterization records
Patient information needed
- Age and current body weight/height
- Detailed history of symptoms (breathlessness, fatigue, palpitations)
- History of rheumatic fever or heart infections
- Current medications, especially blood thinners
- Any known allergies
- History of diabetes, hypertension, or kidney disease
- Previous heart surgeries or valve procedures
- Smoking or alcohol use history
Costs shown are indicative planning estimates based on typical pricing across leading Indian hospitals. They are not a quote — actual pricing depends on your case complexity, hospital choice, and length of stay. Share your reports for a personalized estimate.
How we selected these doctors
A doctor appears on this page when their listed specialty maps to Cardiovascular Surgery and their profile names double valve replacement (or a matching term) among the procedures they perform. Doctors are not ranked by a proprietary "best" score — the order follows years of listed experience (highest first), the same field shown on each doctor's profile. This page does not display aggregate star ratings.
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Leading Hospitals for Double Valve Replacement in Chennai, India
🇮🇳 Chennai, IndiaApollo Hospitals, Greams Road
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How GAF Healthcare selects doctors
Doctors may be included when they meet relevant criteria for double valve replacement. This is a transparent listing methodology, not a clinical recommendation or paid ranking:
Relevant specialty
cardiovascular surgery expertise is mapped from the doctor's listed specialty and profile information.
Procedure relevance
double valve replacement is listed among the doctor's procedures or areas of expertise, using matching terms where appropriate.
Hospital affiliation
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Data verification
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