Dr Pradheep K Rachakonda

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