This page lists the cardiovascular surgery hospitals in our directory offering Robotic Heart Bypass Surgery in Chennai, India, including Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Gleneagles Global Hospital, Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre, SIMS Hospital and others. Each listing links through to the hospital's full profile page.
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Top Hospitals for Robotic Heart Bypass Surgery in Chennai, India
🇮🇳 Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road
Patients considering robotic heart bypass surgery can be cared for by Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road's care team in Chennai, India, from initial consultation through recovery. Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, accredited by JCI, NABH, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing robotic heart bypass surgery.
🇮🇳 Gleneagles Global Hospital
Patients considering robotic heart bypass surgery can be cared for by Gleneagles Global Hospital's care team in Chennai, India, from initial consultation through recovery. Gleneagles Global Hospital, accredited by NABH, JCI, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing robotic heart bypass surgery.
🇮🇳 Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre
Patients considering robotic heart bypass surgery can be cared for by Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre's care team in Chennai, India, from initial consultation through recovery. Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre, accredited by NABH, NABL, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing robotic heart bypass surgery.
🇮🇳 SIMS Hospital
Patients considering robotic heart bypass surgery can be cared for by SIMS Hospital's care team in Chennai, India, from initial consultation through recovery. SIMS Hospital, accredited by NABH, JCI, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing robotic heart bypass surgery.
🇮🇳 Sankara Nethralaya
Patients considering robotic heart bypass surgery can be cared for by Sankara Nethralaya's care team in Nungambakkam, Chennai, India, from initial consultation through recovery. Sankara Nethralaya, accredited by NABH, NABL, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing robotic heart bypass surgery.
🇮🇳 Apollo First Med Hospitals, Kilpauk
Patients considering robotic heart bypass surgery can be cared for by Apollo First Med Hospitals, Kilpauk's care team in Kilpauk, Chennai, India, from initial consultation through recovery. Apollo First Med Hospitals, Kilpauk, accredited by NABH, JCI, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing robotic heart bypass surgery.
🇮🇳 MIOT International
Patients considering robotic heart bypass surgery can be cared for by MIOT International's care team in Manapakkam, Chennai, India, from initial consultation through recovery. MIOT International, accredited by NABH, NABL, JCI, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing robotic heart bypass surgery.
🇮🇳 MGM Healthcare
Patients considering robotic heart bypass surgery can be cared for by MGM Healthcare's care team in Chennai, India, from initial consultation through recovery. MGM Healthcare, accredited by NABH, JCI, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing robotic heart bypass surgery.
Top Cardiovascular Surgeons in Chennai, India
FeaturedDr. A. S. Hariharan
- 12+ years of experience in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon
- Visiting Consultant — Cardiac Surgery, Rela Hospital, Chennai
- Senior Consultant & Junior Consultant, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Chennai
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
- Aortic Aneurysm Repair and Replacement
- Aortic Root Replacement
- Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
- Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair (TEVAR)

Dr. D. Senthil Kumar
- 19+ years of experience in Cardiac Surgeon
- Senior Consultant — Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre, Chennai, Present
- Senior Cardiac Surgeon, Fortis Hospital, India
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
- Heart Valve Repair and Replacement Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
- Robotic-Assisted Cardiac Procedures
- Heart and Lung Transplantation

Dr. Dillip Kumar Mishra
- 33+ years of experience in Cardiac Surgeon
- Senior Consultant, Cardiac Surgery — Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai — Present
- 33+ years of active practice in cardiac sciences and advanced surgical intervention
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
- Heart Valve Repair Surgery
- Heart Valve Replacement Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
- Double Valve Replacement

Dr. Girinath M R
- 45+ years of experience in Cardiothoracic Surgeon
- Senior Consultant – Cardiac Surgery, Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai
- Extensive cardiothoracic and vascular surgery practice spanning 45+ years in Chennai
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
- Minimally Invasive Coronary Artery Bypass
- Heart Valve Repair Surgery
- Heart Valve Replacement Surgery
- Double Valve Replacement

Dr. Madhusudhan M G
- 12+ years of experience in Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon
- Consultant Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon, Gleneagles HealthCity, Chennai
- Consultant, SS-Sparsh Superspeciality Hospitals, Bengaluru
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
- Heart Valve Repair and Replacement
- Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
- Aortic Root Replacement
- Heart Transplantation

Dr. Sridhar L F
- 27+ years of experience in Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon
- Senior Consultant, Cardiac Surgery — Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai
- 27+ years of cardiothoracic and vascular surgical practice across multiple institutions
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
- Heart Valve Repair and Replacement
- Double Valve Replacement Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
- Aortic Root Replacement
How we selected these hospitals
A hospital appears on this page when Cardiovascular Surgery is among its listed specialties and it is located in Chennai, India. Hospitals are not ranked by a proprietary "best" score — the order follows the listed rating (highest first), the same field shown on each hospital's profile.
How to Select the Best Hospital for Robotic Heart Bypass Surgery in Chennai, India?
Choosing the right hospital for robotic heart bypass surgery is one of the most important decisions in your treatment journey. A few factors are worth weighing before you decide:
International Accreditation
Look for a hospital with international accreditation such as JCI or NABH — see the accreditation badges shown for each hospital below.
Specialization
Check that the hospital's listed specialties actually include cardiovascular surgery rather than only general care.
Capacity and Track Record
Bed count and year established (shown below for each hospital) are a reasonable proxy for scale and operating experience.
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Understanding Robotic Heart Bypass Surgery
Robotic Heart Bypass Surgery (Robotic CABG) is a minimally invasive, da Vinci-assisted coronary artery bypass procedure that restores myocardial perfusion through keyhole incisions, eliminating the need for full sternotomy and cardiopulmonary bypass in many cases — with reported procedural success rates exceeding 97% at high-volume centers.
Clinical Overview
- Coronary artery disease (CAD) occurs when atherosclerotic plaque progressively narrows or occludes the epicardial coronary arteries — most critically the left anterior descending (LAD), right coronary artery (RCA), and circumflex (Cx) — reducing oxygen delivery to the myocardium.
- When stenosis exceeds 70% in a major vessel, or 50% in the left main coronary artery, ischemia becomes hemodynamically significant, manifesting as stable angina, unstable angina, or frank myocardial infarction.
- Chronic myocardial ischemia progressively impairs left ventricular systolic and diastolic function, ultimately leading to heart failure, ventricular arrhythmias, and a substantially elevated risk of sudden cardiac death.
Who is a Candidate?
- IDEAL CANDIDATES:
- Patients with single-vessel or two-vessel CAD, particularly isolated LAD disease, who are not suitable for PCI due to vessel anatomy, lesion complexity (high SYNTAX score), or prior stent failure
- Patients with two-to-three vessel disease where at least one graft (typically LIMA-to-LAD) can be placed robotically, with a hybrid approach using PCI for additional vessels
- Patients with preserved or mildly reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF ≥ 35%) on echocardiography
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Treatment Options & Approaches
- TECHNIQUE 1 — TOTALLY ENDOSCOPIC CORONARY ARTERY BYPASS (TECAB, OFF-PUMP):
Recovery
- PHASE 1 — PRE-TRAVEL CONSULTATION WITH GAF HEALTHCARE (2–4 weeks before travel): The patient submits existing cardiac investigation reports (coronary angiogram, ECHO, ECG, blood reports) to GAF Healthcare's medical coordination team.
- A GAF-assigned cardiac surgery specialist reviews the case and issues a formal Opinion Letter confirming robotic candidacy, estimated costs, and recommended hospital.
- GAF assists with e-Medical Visa application (India) or advance registration with the receiving facility (UAE).
Risks to be aware of
- Robotic Heart Bypass Surgery is one of the most technically sophisticated procedures in cardiac surgery, and while it carries significant advantages over conventional open CABG, patients must be counseled on realistic risks by their surgical team.
- Conversion to open sternotomy occurs in approximately 2–5% of cases — triggered by hemodynamic instability, inability to achieve adequate single-lung ventilation, unexpected dense adhesions, or anastomotic difficulty — and is not considered a complication but a planned safety protocol.
Why GAF Healthcare
- GAF Healthcare manages every logistical dimension of the international patient's journey, allowing patients and their families to focus entirely on recovery.
Common questions about Robotic Heart Bypass Surgery
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