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Best Cardiologists for Valvular Heart Disease in Hyderabad, India

This page lists 6 valvular heart disease doctors in Hyderabad, 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 6 valvular heart disease doctors in Hyderabad, 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 Hyderabad, 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.

Individual assessmentEvery case is different
Complete evaluationUnderstand the condition first
Specialist reviewChoose the right approach
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)

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.

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Balloon Valvuloplasty

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.

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How is Valvular Heart Disease treated?

Care usually follows several stages, from assessment through treatment and follow-up.

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Assessment

Review medical history, BMI and overall health.

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Lifestyle & medical treatment

Diet, physical activity, behavioural support and medicines when appropriate.

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Specialist evaluation

Assess whether additional treatment may be appropriate.

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Treatment selection

Non-surgical or surgical options based on individual circumstances.

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Treatment & recovery

Follow the selected treatment plan and recovery guidance.

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Long-term follow-up

Monitor weight, health and response to treatment.

Valvular Heart Disease doctors

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Dr. Bharat Vijay Purohit

MBBS, MD, DM, FSCAI, FACC, FESC
Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiologist & Director of Cath Lab — Cardiology · Specialty: Interventional Cardiologist
Yashoda Hospitals, Hi-Tech City Hyderabad, India22+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 22+ years of experience in Interventional Cardiologist
  • Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiologist & Director of Cath Lab, Yashoda Hospitals, Hi-Tech City, Hyderabad (October 2022 – Present)
  • Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, Care Hospital, Hi-Tech City, Hyderabad
Expertise & Procedures
  • Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
  • Coronary Angiography and Angioplasty
  • Complex Coronary Stenting (Left Main, Multi-vessel)
  • Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) Interventions
  • Leadless Pacemaker Implantation
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Interventional Cardiologist Experience: 22+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Yashoda Hospitals, Hi-Tech CityHospital accreditation: NABH, NABL
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Dr. C. Raghu

MBBS, MD Medicine, DM Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology Fellowship, Level II Master's Course — Structural Heart Interventions, Effective Writing for Healthcare Certificate Course
Clinical Director and Senior Interventional Cardiologist · Specialty: Interventional Cardiologist
Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda Hyderabad, India35+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 35+ years of experience in Interventional Cardiologist
  • Clinical Director and Senior Interventional Cardiologist, Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda, Hyderabad, India (Present)
  • Interventional Cardiologist, Aster Prime Hospital, Hyderabad, India (2007–2023)
Expertise & Procedures
  • Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
  • MitraClip Edge-to-Edge Repair
  • Complex Coronary Angioplasty and Stenting
  • Chronic Total Occlusion Interventions
  • Diagnostic Coronary Angiography
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Interventional Cardiologist Experience: 35+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Yashoda Hospitals, SomajigudaHospital accreditation: NABH
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Dr. Damodhar Reddy Gouni

MBBS, MD, DM
Consultant Interventional Cardiologist · Specialty: Interventional Cardiologist
Yashoda Hospitals, Hi-Tech City Hyderabad, India12+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 12+ years of experience in Interventional Cardiologist
  • Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, Yashoda Hospitals, Hi-Tech City, Hyderabad — Present
  • Interventional Cardiologist, Medicover Hospitals, Hi-Tech City, Hyderabad
Expertise & Procedures
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Coronary Angioplasty and Stenting
  • Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
  • Pacemaker Implantation
  • ICD Implantation
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Interventional Cardiologist Experience: 12+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Yashoda Hospitals, Hi-Tech CityHospital accreditation: NABH, NABL
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Dr. G. Ramesh

MD, DM, FACC, FSCAI
Senior Consultant — Interventional Cardiologist · Specialty: Interventional Cardiologist
Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad Hyderabad, India20+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 20+ years of experience in Interventional Cardiologist
  • Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad
  • Specialist in complex coronary interventions and transcatheter valve procedures
Expertise & Procedures
  • Coronary Angiography and Angioplasty
  • Rotablation for Calcified Coronary Lesions
  • Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
  • Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization
  • Pacemaker Implantation
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Interventional Cardiologist Experience: 20+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Yashoda Hospitals, SecunderabadHospital accreditation: NABH
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Dr. Gopi Krishna Rayidi

MBBS, MD, DM, FACC
Senior Interventional Cardiologist & Clinical Director — Cardiology · Specialty: Interventional Cardiologist
Yashoda Hospitals, Hi-Tech City Hyderabad, India16+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 16+ years of experience in Interventional Cardiologist
  • Senior Interventional Cardiologist & Clinical Director — Cardiology, Yashoda Hospitals, Hi-Tech City, Hyderabad (Present)
  • Interventional Cardiologist, Mamatha Hospital, Hyderabad
Expertise & Procedures
  • Coronary Angioplasty and Stenting
  • Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization
  • Pacemaker Implantation
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Interventional Cardiologist Experience: 16+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Yashoda Hospitals, Hi-Tech CityHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
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Dr. T. Sashikanth

MBBS, MD, DM, Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology
Senior Consultant — Cardiology, Director of Cath Lab · Specialty: Interventional Cardiologist
Yashoda Hospitals Hyderabad, India27+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 27+ years of experience in Interventional Cardiologist
  • Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiologist and Director of Cath Lab, Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad
  • Head of Cardiology Department, Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad
Expertise & Procedures
  • Coronary angiography and diagnostic catheterization
  • Percutaneous coronary intervention with stenting
  • Chronic total occlusion procedures
  • Complex coronary angioplasty
  • Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)
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Interventional Cardiologist Experience: 27+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Yashoda Hospitals
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Hospitals where these doctors practise

Medicover Hospital Hitec City🇮🇳 Hitec City, Hyderabad, India
Starting from$5,000

Medicover Hospital Hitec City

Est. 2011
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationNABL — National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories accreditation
CardiologyCardiac SurgeryMedical OncologySpine Surgery
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Doctors here
4.3
95 reviews
250+
Beds
15+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Bharat Vijay PurohitDr. Damodhar Reddy Gouni
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Why consider treatment in India?

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 Hyderabad, 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.
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