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Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) Angioplasty doctors
FeaturedDr. A. Sreenivas Kumar
MBBS, MD, DM, FACC, FESC, FSCAI
Senior Consultant — Interventional Cardiology · Specialty: Interventional Cardiologist
Apollo Hospital Jubilee Hills Hyderabad, India28+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 28+ years of experience in Interventional Cardiologist
- Senior Consultant, Interventional Cardiology — Apollo Hospital Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad
- Consultant Cardiologist — Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Hyderabad
Expertise & Procedures
- Coronary Angiography
- Coronary Angioplasty with Stent Placement
- Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) Angioplasty
- Left Main Coronary Angioplasty
- IVUS-Guided Coronary Intervention
Interventional Cardiologist Experience: 28+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospital Jubilee HillsHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Ankesh Kumar Agarwal
D.M., M.D., MBBS
Senior Consultant — Cardiology · Specialty: Cardiologist
Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh New Delhi, India12+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 12+ years of experience in Cardiologist
- Senior Consultant, Cardiology — Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi (Present)
- Consultant — Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi (Previous)
Expertise & Procedures
- Complex coronary angioplasty and stent placement
- Chronic total occlusion (CTO) angioplasty
- IVUS and OCT-guided intracoronary imaging
- Rotational atherectomy and intravascular lithotripsy
- Pacemaker implantation and programming
Cardiologist Experience: 12+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Fortis Hospital, Shalimar BaghHospital accreditation: NABH, JCI
Dr. Anurag Passi
MBBS, MD, DM
Principal Consultant — Cardiology · Specialty: Interventional Cardiologist
Fortis Memorial Research Institute Gurgaon, India15+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 15+ years of experience in Interventional Cardiologist
- Principal Consultant — Cardiology (Interventional Cardiology), Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon, Present
Expertise & Procedures
- Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) Angioplasty
- Complex Coronary Intervention
- Left Main Angioplasty
- Multivessel Angioplasty
- Bifurcation Angioplasty
Interventional Cardiologist Experience: 15+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Fortis Memorial Research InstituteHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Arjun Suresh Shenoi
MBBS, MD, DNB, FNB, MNAMS
Consultant — Cardiology · Specialty: Interventional Cardiologist
Fortis Memorial Research Institute Gurgaon, India12+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 12+ years of experience in Interventional Cardiologist
- Consultant — Cardiology, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon | Present
Expertise & Procedures
- Coronary angiography and angioplasty
- Complex coronary intervention
- Chronic total occlusion (CTO) angioplasty
- Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)
- Pacemaker implantation
Interventional Cardiologist Experience: 12+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Fortis Memorial Research InstituteHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Arvind Sethi
MBBS, MD (Medicine), DNB Cardiology, FESC, FCSI, FIMSA
Additional Director — Department of Cardiology · Specialty: Cardiologist
Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh New Delhi, India22+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 22+ years of experience in Cardiologist
- Additional Director, Department of Cardiology, Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi — Present
- Consultant Cardiologist and Interventionist, Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi
Expertise & Procedures
- Coronary angiography and diagnostic cardiac catheterization
- Coronary angioplasty and stent placement
- Complex coronary interventions (bifurcation, calcified lesions)
- Chronic total occlusion (CTO) angioplasty
- Radial artery access coronary procedures
Cardiologist Experience: 22+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Fortis Hospital, Shalimar BaghHospital accreditation: NABH, JCI
Dr. Ashok Seth
FRCP, FACC, FESC, MSCAI, FAPSIC, FIMSA, FCSI, DSc, D.Litt
Chairman — Cardiac Sciences · Specialty: Interventional Cardiologist
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute New Delhi, India40+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 40+ years of experience in Interventional Cardiologist
- Chairman, Cardiac Sciences at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi — Present
- Chairman, Fortis Healthcare Medical Council — Present
Expertise & Procedures
- Coronary Angiography and Diagnosis
- Coronary Angioplasty and Stent Placement
- Complex Coronary Intervention
- Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) Angioplasty
- Left Main Coronary Angioplasty
Interventional Cardiologist Experience: 40+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Fortis Escorts Heart InstituteHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Avinash Mani
MBBS, MD, DM
Consultant — Interventional Cardiology · Specialty: Interventional Cardiologist
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute New Delhi, India10+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 10+ years of experience in Interventional Cardiologist
- Consultant, Department of Interventional Cardiology, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi, India — Present
- 10+ years of clinical practice in cardiology and interventional cardiac procedures
Expertise & Procedures
- Coronary Angiography
- Coronary Angioplasty (PCI)
- Complex Coronary Intervention
- Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) Angioplasty
- Left Main Coronary Intervention
Interventional Cardiologist Experience: 10+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Fortis Escorts Heart InstituteHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Brajesh Kumar Kunwar
MBBS, MD, DM, FSCAI, FACC
Consultant Interventional Cardiologist · Specialty: Interventional Cardiologist
Apollo Hospitals Mumbai, India17+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 17+ years of experience in Interventional Cardiologist
- Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, Apollo Hospitals, Mumbai, India — Present
- Specialist in coronary angiography, complex angioplasty, and structural heart interventions
Expertise & Procedures
- Coronary angiography and diagnosis
- Coronary angioplasty and stent placement
- Complex coronary angioplasty
- Chronic total occlusion (CTO) angioplasty
- IVUS-guided angioplasty
Interventional Cardiologist Experience: 17+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo HospitalsHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Charan Reddy
MBBS, MD, DM, FESC, FICC
Consultant Cardiologist — Cardiology · Specialty: Interventional Cardiologist
Apollo Hospitals Mumbai, India15+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 15+ years of experience in Interventional Cardiologist
- Consultant Cardiologist, Apollo Hospitals, Mumbai — Present
- Interventional Cardiologist with 15+ years of clinical practice in cardiology
Expertise & Procedures
- Coronary angiography and diagnostic catheterization
- Coronary angioplasty and stent placement
- Complex coronary interventions
- Chronic total occlusion (CTO) angioplasty
- Primary angioplasty for acute MI
Interventional Cardiologist Experience: 15+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo HospitalsHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Viney Jetley
MBBS, MD, DM (Cardiology)
Director of Cardiology — Interventional Cardiology & Electrophysiology · Specialty: Interventional Cardiologist
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute New Delhi, India28+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 28+ years of experience in Interventional Cardiologist
- Director of Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology & Electrophysiology, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi
- Director of Cardiology, Fortis Okhla, New Delhi
Expertise & Procedures
- Coronary Angiography and Diagnostic Catheterization
- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) and Stenting
- Complex Coronary Angioplasty
- Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) Angioplasty
- Primary Angioplasty for Acute Myocardial Infarction
Interventional Cardiologist Experience: 28+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Fortis Escorts Heart InstituteHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Hospitals where these doctors practise
🇮🇳 Hyderabad, IndiaStarting from$5,500
Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills
Est. 1988
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) AngioplastyCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
4+
Doctors for Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) Angioplasty
4.1
44 reviews
550+
Beds
38+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi, IndiaStarting from$5,500
Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh
Est. 2010
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationJCI — Joint Commission International accreditation
Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) AngioplastyCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
3+
Doctors for Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) Angioplasty
4.5
68 reviews
262+
Beds
16+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Gurgaon, IndiaStarting from$5,500
Fortis Memorial Research Institute
Est. 1996
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) AngioplastyCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
6+
Doctors for Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) Angioplasty
4.8
1100 reviews
1000+
Beds
30+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 New Delhi, IndiaStarting from$5,500
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute
Est. 1988
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) AngioplastyCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
4+
Doctors for Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) Angioplasty
4.5
24 reviews
310+
Beds
38+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Chennai, IndiaStarting from$5,500
Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road
Est. 1983
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) AngioplastyCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
1+
Doctors for Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) Angioplasty
4.7
125 reviews
560+
Beds
43+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Gurgaon, IndiaStarting from$5,500
Medanta - The Medicity
Est. 2009
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) AngioplastyCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
1+
Doctors for Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) Angioplasty
4.9
2150 reviews
1600+
Beds
17+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Bangalore, IndiaStarting from$5,500
Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road
Est. 2007
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) AngioplastyCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
1+
Doctors for Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) Angioplasty
4.2
25 reviews
250+
Beds
19+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Noida, IndiaStarting from$5,500
Fortis Hospital, Noida
Est. 2004
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationJCI — Joint Commission International accreditation
Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) AngioplastyCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
1+
Doctors for Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) Angioplasty
4.5
88 reviews
236+
Beds
22+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Gurgaon, IndiaStarting from$5,500
Artemis Hospital
Est. 2007
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) AngioplastyCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
1+
Doctors for Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) Angioplasty
4.9
64 reviews
750+
Beds
19+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Gurgaon, IndiaStarting from$5,500
Paras Hospitals
Est. 2006
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationNABL — National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories accreditation
Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) AngioplastyCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
1+
Doctors for Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) Angioplasty
4.4
59 reviews
300+
Beds
20+
Years Since Founded
Why consider treatment in India?
Many international patients consider India for chronic total occlusion 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.
About the Procedure
What is Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) Angioplasty?
Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) Angioplasty is an advanced form of coronary angioplasty performed to reopen a coronary artery that has been completely blocked for three months or longer. It is done to relieve angina, improve heart function, and reduce reliance on medication when the blockage cannot be managed conservatively. The procedure requires specialized guidewires, imaging support, and highly experienced interventional cardiologists.
Who may be considered?
Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) Angioplasty 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?
The primary approach where the cardiologist advances progressively stiffer guidewires from the front of the blockage to cross the occlusion directly.
2 approaches available for this procedure:
Antegrade Wire Escalation
Most CommonThe primary approach where the cardiologist advances progressively stiffer guidewires from the front of the blockage to cross the occlusion directly.
Comprehensive Investigations
Estimated cost: $300 - $800
ECG, 2D Echocardiography, Coronary Angiography, CBC, Renal function tests, Coagulation profile, Lipid profile
Treatment / Procedure Estimate
Estimated cost in India: $5,500 - $9,000
Stay in India
Pre-procedure stay (outside hospital): ~1 day
Hospitalisation: ~3-4 days
Recovery period (outside hospital): ~7-14 days recommended
Total stay: approx 10-15 days
Usually Included in Hospital Package
- Pre-procedure consultation and cardiac work-up
- Cath lab and interventional cardiologist fees
- Stent(s) and specialized CTO guidewires
- Hospital stay in cardiac care unit
- Post-procedure monitoring and medications during stay
Usually Not Included
- International/domestic travel and visa costs
- Accommodation for attendant/companion
- Additional interventions if complications arise
- Long-term follow-up medications after discharge
- Airport transfers and local transport
Recovery and follow-up
Most patients are mobilized within 24-48 hours and discharged within a few days, with a gradual return to normal activity over 1-2 weeks; a cardiac rehabilitation and medication plan is typically prescribed for long-term artery patency. Follow-up echocardiography and stress testing may be scheduled after returning home.
Risks
As with any coronary intervention, risks include perforation, dissection, contrast-induced kidney issues, bleeding at the access site, and in rare cases the need for emergency bypass surgery; CTO procedures carry a somewhat higher technical failure rate than standard angioplasty due to the complexity of crossing a fully blocked artery.
Alternatives
Alternatives include optimal medical therapy alone to manage symptoms, or coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery for patients with multi-vessel disease or unsuitable anatomy for CTO PCI; the choice depends on overall coronary anatomy, collateral supply, and patient fitness for surgery.
What we need to prepare a formal estimate
Share whatever you have — the care team will confirm the final checklist after reviewing your case.
Reports required
- Recent coronary angiography report/CD with images
- 12-lead ECG report
- 2D Echocardiography report
- CT coronary angiogram (if performed)
- Recent blood investigation reports (CBC, renal function, coagulation profile)
- List of current medications
- Previous cardiac intervention/surgery records, if any
- Diabetes and comorbidity history documentation
Patient information needed
- Duration of chest pain/angina symptoms
- Duration since artery was found completely blocked
- History of previous heart attack or bypass surgery
- Presence of diabetes, hypertension, or kidney disease
- Current cardiac medications including blood thinners
- Any known allergies (especially to contrast dye)
- Smoking and lifestyle history
- Passport copy and preferred travel dates
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 this directory is built
Doctors are matched using the specialty, location, condition (Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) Angioplasty) and procedure (Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) Angioplasty) recorded in their profiles. Inclusion is not an endorsement and does not guarantee a treatment outcome.
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Common questions
FAQs about Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) Angioplasty in India
What is Chronic Total Occlusion?
A chronic total occlusion is a coronary artery that has been 100% blocked for three months or longer, halting normal blood supply to a region of the heart. It is a specific and often complex subset of coronary artery disease.
What are the symptoms and health risks of Chronic Total Occlusion?
Common symptoms include stable or worsening chest pain (angina), shortness of breath on exertion, unusual fatigue, and reduced exercise tolerance, though some people experience few or no symptoms at all. When the heart compensates through collateral vessels, symptoms may be subtle even with a significant blockage. Symptoms alone are not sufficient to diagnose a CTO or to determine whether intervention is appropriate — objective testing is always required.
How is Chronic Total Occlusion diagnosed?
Diagnosis typically begins with a clinical history, electrocardiogram (ECG), and non-invasive stress imaging (such as stress echocardiography or myocardial perfusion scintigraphy) to identify areas of the heart with reduced blood flow and assess the extent of viable but at-risk muscle. Coronary CT angiography (CCTA) is increasingly used to map the occlusion anatomy — including its length, tortuosity, and calcification — before any procedure is planned. Conventional invasive coronary angiography remains the definitive diagnostic standard and is essential for characterising the occlusion in detail and guiding treatment decisions.
How is Chronic Total Occlusion treated?
Treatment is not one-size-fits-all and is guided by the extent of symptoms, the amount of viable heart muscle supplied by the blocked artery, the patient's overall cardiac function, and the anatomical complexity of the occlusion. For selected patients, catheter-based revascularisation — specifically CTO angioplasty (percutaneous coronary intervention, PCI) — can restore blood flow and may improve symptoms and quality of life, though outcomes depend on individual anatomy and clinical factors. In other cases, optimised medical therapy alone or coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) may be the more appropriate route, and this determination should always be made by a qualified specialist following full assessment.
Can Chronic Total Occlusion be treated without a procedure?
Medical management is a legitimate and commonly chosen pathway, particularly for patients who are asymptomatic, have limited viable myocardium at risk, or are not suitable candidates for revascularisation. This approach typically involves antiplatelet therapy, statins, blood pressure control, anti-anginal medications, and aggressive management of modifiable risk factors such as diabetes and smoking. Regular follow-up and repeat imaging are usually recommended to monitor cardiac function over time.
When is Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) Angioplasty considered for Chronic Total Occlusion?
Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) Angioplasty may be considered only when it is appropriate for the confirmed diagnosis and the expected benefit outweighs the individual risks. The decision may depend on symptom severity, investigation results, previous treatment, overall health and the patient's goals. A specialist should discuss alternatives and recovery before any procedure is planned.
Which doctor treats Chronic Total Occlusion?
A chronic total occlusion is typically evaluated and managed by an interventional cardiologist — specifically one with specialist training and a documented case volume in CTO-PCI procedures, which are technically among the most demanding in interventional cardiology. Complex cases are often reviewed within a multidisciplinary heart team that may also include a cardiac surgeon.
How do I choose a doctor for Chronic Total Occlusion?
When comparing providers, look for an interventional cardiologist with verifiable CTO-PCI experience and access to a high-volume cardiac centre equipped for complex coronary procedures, including on-site cardiac surgery backup. It is also worth asking about the team's approach to shared decision-making, post-procedure monitoring protocols, and long-term cardiology follow-up.
What documents do international patients need to share for a medical evaluation?
Share a concise medical summary, symptom timeline, previous diagnoses, investigation and imaging reports, procedure or biopsy reports where relevant, current medicines, allergies and related treatment records. Provide clear copies with translations when needed. The reviewing doctor may request additional information before giving an opinion.
How does GAF Healthcare help international patients plan treatment in India?
Our care coordination team can review the initial information, help identify suitable doctors and hospitals, request a medical opinion where available, explain next steps and indicative cost information, and support practical planning before travel. A remote opinion does not replace an in-person examination or emergency care.