Dr. PRADEEP K RACHAKONDA
MBBS,MS,MRCS,MCh (Cardiothoracic),MBA Sr Consultant Cardiac, Minimally Invasive Heart Surgeon
Description
Experienced cardiothoracic surgeon with 21+ years experience and having expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide range of cardiovascular conditions and has experience of working in international hospitals like Cleveland Clinic, Mayo Clinic.
• Trained and worked in different parts of the country and the world with a wealth of knowledge and steadfast dedication to improve patient outcomes.
• Speciality interests include – MICS: minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS CABG and MICS Mitral and Aortic Valve
replacement)
- CABG: Coronary artery bypass surgery (Onpump and Off pump), High Risk Revascularization
- Valve repair and replacements – Aortic, Mitral valve repair and replacement
- Septal Myectomy for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Surgery for Adult Congenital heart diseases (ASD, VSD, TOF, coarctation etc)
- VATS Sympathectomy for refractory ventricular tachycardia
- Heart failure: ECMO (central and peripheral)
- THORACIC : thoracotomy, VATS Decortication
Awards & Achievements
- Performed First Robotic Assisted Minimally Invasive CABG with SSI Mantra Robot
- Performed First Robotic Assisted Thymectomy with SSI Mantra Robot in the country.
- Awarded the ‘Clinical Fellow – Investigator Award 2014’ at the Cleveland Clinic for Best Research Paper.
- Awarded the ‘Research Team Award 2013’ at the Cleveland Clinic for Outstanding contribution to Research.
- Received the Award “Best Emerging Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Telangana “ by Times Health group in 2019.
Unique/ Rare Surgeries performed
- Performed First Robotic Assisted MICS CABG with SSI Mantra Robot
- Performed First Robotic Assisted Thymectomy with SSI Mantra Robot in the country.
- Operated on sick pregnant lady who underwent replacement of two of her heart valves followed by successful delivery of baby within a week of heart surgery.
- Specializes in Septal Myectomy
- Can perform full spectrum of adult cardiac surgeries and selected pediatric cardiac surgeries including ASD, VSD, Tetralogy of Fallot etc
Memberships
STS, IACTS
PRATHIMA has a strong team of seasoned experts who are proficient in Minimal Access Surgery, commonly known as Laparoscopic or Keyhole surgery
PRATHIMA has a strong team of seasoned experts who are proficient in Minimal Access Surgery, commonly known as Laparoscopic or Keyhole surgery
PRATHIMA has a strong team of seasoned experts who are proficient in Minimal Access Surgery, commonly known as Laparoscopic or Keyhole surgery
PRATHIMA has a strong team of seasoned experts who are proficient in Minimal Access Surgery, commonly known as Laparoscopic or Keyhole surgery
PRATHIMA has a strong team of seasoned experts who are proficient in Minimal Access Surgery, commonly known as Laparoscopic or Keyhole surgery
PRATHIMA has a strong team of seasoned experts who are proficient in Minimal Access Surgery, commonly known as Laparoscopic or Keyhole surgery
