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Best Cardiovascular Surgeons for Complex Congenital Cardiac Repair in Hyderabad, India

This page lists 1 complex congenital cardiac repair doctor 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 1 complex congenital cardiac repair doctor in Hyderabad, India. Review each doctor's experience, specialty and hospital, then contact our care team for help with the next step.

About Complex Congenital Cardiac Repair 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.

Complex Congenital Cardiac Repair doctors

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Dr. Kale Satya Sridhar

MCh, MS, MBBS
Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon · Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad Hyderabad, India30+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 30+ years of experience in Cardiothoracic Surgeon
  • Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad — Present
  • Attending Surgeon, Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad
Expertise & Procedures
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
  • Mitral Valve Repair and Replacement
  • Aortic Valve Replacement
  • Aortic Root Replacement
  • Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
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Cardiothoracic Surgeon Experience: 30+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Yashoda Hospitals, SecunderabadHospital accreditation: NABH
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Why consider treatment in India?

Many international patients consider India for congenital 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.

About the Procedure

What is Complex Congenital Cardiac Repair?

Complex Congenital Cardiac Repair refers to specialized open-heart surgery performed to correct intricate structural heart defects present from birth, such as Tetralogy of Fallot, Transposition of Great Arteries, or single-ventricle anomalies. These procedures are typically performed in infants, children, or adults with uncorrected/palliated congenital heart disease to restore normal or near-normal circulation and improve long-term survival and quality of life. India is a leading destination for such repairs due to the availability of highly experienced pediatric cardiac surgeons and advanced cardiac ICU infrastructure at a fraction of Western costs.

Who may be considered?

Complex Congenital Cardiac Repair 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?

Open-heart surgery under cardiopulmonary bypass to close intracardiac defects and relieve outflow obstruction, restoring separate, normally functioning left and right heart circulations.

3 approaches available for this procedure:

Complete Biventricular Repair (e.g., Tetralogy of Fallot, VSD/AV Canal repair)

Most Common

Open-heart surgery under cardiopulmonary bypass to close intracardiac defects and relieve outflow obstruction, restoring separate, normally functioning left and right heart circulations.

Comprehensive Investigations

Estimated cost: $400 - $1,200

2D Echocardiogram, ECG, Chest X-ray, Cardiac CT/MRI (if needed), CBC, coagulation profile, kidney and liver function tests, blood grouping, cardiac catheterization (select cases)

Treatment / Procedure Estimate

Estimated cost in India: $8,500 - $16,000

Stay in India

Pre-procedure stay (outside hospital): ~2-3 days
Hospitalisation: ~10-14 days (incl. ICU)
Recovery period (outside hospital): ~2-3 weeks recommended before flying home
Total stay: approx 3-4 weeks

Usually Included in Hospital Package

  • Pre-op cardiac work-up
  • Surgeon, anesthetist & OT charges
  • ICU & ward stay
  • Standard cardiac medications during admission
  • One follow-up outpatient consultation

Usually Not Included

  • International/domestic travel & visa costs
  • Companion accommodation & meals
  • Any unplanned re-operation or extended ICU stay
  • Long-term cardiac medications post-discharge
  • Home-country follow-up cardiology visits

Recovery and follow-up

Most patients require several weeks of restricted activity, wound care, and gradual reintroduction of feeding/exercise, with regular echocardiographic follow-up at 1, 3, and 6 months to monitor cardiac function and repair integrity.

Risks

As with any complex open-heart surgery in infants and children, risks include bleeding, arrhythmias, infection, residual defects requiring reintervention, and, in rare cases, neurological complications related to cardiopulmonary bypass.

Alternatives

Depending on the specific defect and anatomy, alternatives may include staged palliative surgery instead of complete repair, catheter-based interventional closure for select defects, or, in inoperable cases, medical management with close cardiology monitoring.

What we need to prepare a formal estimate

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Reports required

  • Latest 2D echocardiogram report with detailed findings
  • Cardiac catheterization report, if performed
  • Chest X-ray and cardiac CT/MRI images (if available)
  • ECG reports
  • Pediatrician/cardiologist referral letter with clinical history
  • Birth history, growth chart and vaccination record (for children)
  • Previous cardiac surgery/intervention discharge summaries, if any
  • Recent CBC, kidney and liver function test results

Patient information needed

  • Patient's age, current weight and gestational history (for infants)
  • Detailed symptom history (cyanosis, breathlessness, feeding difficulty, growth delay)
  • History of any prior cardiac surgeries or catheter interventions
  • Current medications and dosages
  • Any known genetic syndromes (e.g., Down syndrome, DiGeorge syndrome)
  • Family history of congenital heart disease
  • Known allergies and prior anesthesia reactions
  • Passport copies and preferred travel dates for patient & accompanying parent/attendant

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.

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How this directory is built

Doctors are matched using the specialty, location, condition (Complex Congenital Cardiac Repair) and procedure (Complex Congenital Cardiac Repair) recorded in their profiles. Inclusion is not an endorsement and does not guarantee a treatment outcome.

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Common questions

FAQs about Complex Congenital Cardiac Repair in Hyderabad, India

What is Congenital Heart Disease?
Congenital heart disease is an umbrella term for structural problems in the heart or the major blood vessels connected to it that develop before birth. These abnormalities alter normal blood flow and can affect how efficiently the heart pumps oxygen-rich blood to the body.
What are the symptoms and health risks of Congenital Heart Disease?
Symptoms vary widely depending on the type and severity of the defect and can include cyanosis (a bluish tint to the skin or lips), rapid or laboured breathing, poor feeding and slow weight gain in infants, fatigue on exertion, recurrent chest infections, or heart murmurs detected during routine examination. In some forms of CHD, no symptoms are apparent in early childhood, with complications only emerging in adolescence or adulthood. The presence or absence of any of these signs does not confirm or rule out a diagnosis, which requires formal clinical evaluation.
How is Congenital Heart Disease diagnosed?
Diagnosis typically begins with a clinical examination — including auscultation for abnormal heart sounds or murmurs — supported by investigations such as echocardiography (the primary imaging tool for defining cardiac anatomy), electrocardiography (ECG), chest X-ray, and pulse oximetry. In more complex cases, cardiac MRI, CT angiography, or diagnostic cardiac catheterisation may be used to map anatomy and measure pressures within the heart chambers and vessels. Severity is assessed in relation to the specific defect's anatomy, the degree of haemodynamic compromise, and any associated genetic syndromes or extracardiac anomalies — factors that a qualified paediatric cardiologist or congenital cardiac specialist will weigh individually for each patient.
How is Congenital Heart Disease treated?
Treatment is highly individualised and depends on the type of defect, the patient's age and overall health, and the degree of haemodynamic impact. Some defects — particularly small atrial or ventricular septal defects — may be monitored expectantly and resolve without intervention, while others are managed medically to control symptoms such as heart failure or pulmonary hypertension. When structural correction is necessary, options range from catheter-based (interventional cardiology) procedures such as device closure or balloon valvuloplasty to open-heart or minimally invasive surgery, including complex staged repairs for the most severe malformations.
Can Congenital Heart Disease be treated without a procedure?
Non-surgical management plays a genuine role in CHD care and may include regular echocardiographic surveillance for stable or small defects, medications to manage heart failure (such as diuretics or ACE inhibitors), drugs to control pulmonary arterial hypertension, antibiotic prophylaxis to reduce the risk of infective endocarditis, and nutritional support in infants with feeding difficulties. However, many moderate-to-severe defects do ultimately require a procedural or surgical intervention at some point in the patient's lifetime, and the decision on timing is made by the treating specialist team based on objective clinical and imaging criteria.
When is Complex Congenital Cardiac Repair considered for Congenital Heart Disease?
Complex Congenital Cardiac Repair 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 Congenital Heart Disease?
CHD is primarily evaluated and managed by a paediatric cardiologist, who coordinates imaging, medical therapy, and the overall care plan. When surgery or catheter-based intervention is required, a congenital cardiac surgeon (paediatric cardiac surgeon) and, in catheter-based cases, an interventional paediatric cardiologist become central to the team; adult patients with CHD are typically cared for by a specialist in grown-up congenital heart disease (GUCH or ACHD).
How do I choose a doctor for Congenital Heart Disease?
When comparing providers, look for centres with a dedicated congenital heart programme, high annual procedural volumes for the specific defect involved, and a full multidisciplinary team — including cardiac anaesthesia, cardiac intensive care, and specialist nursing — as well as a clearly defined plan for long-term follow-up and transition of care into adulthood if relevant.
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.
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