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Dr A R Krishna Prasad - Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery

DR A R KRISHNA PRASAD

MBBS, MS (Gen. Surg.), FRCS (Glasg), FRCS (CTh), MD (Manch)
Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery
  • Fees: INR 700
  • Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Introduction

Dr A R Krishna Prasad is one of the best Cardio Thoracic & Vascular Surgeon in Hyderabad and is currently associated with Medicover Multi-Speciality Hospital - Hyderabad

Hospital Associations

MEDICOVER MULTI-SPECIALITY HOSPITAL HYDERABAD

Services/Interest

  • Acute Aortic Dissection Repair
  • Surgical Repair of Aortic Root
  • Valvular Replacement
  • Ascending Aortic Treatment
  • Coronary Artery Bypass
  • Ventricular Assist Device
  • Aortic and Mitral Valve surgeries
  • Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgeries

Experience

Dr A R Krishna Prasadis one of the best Cardio Thoracic & Vascular Surgeon in Hyderabad and has an overall experience of 20 years in this field.

Awards and Recognitions

Distinctions in Biochemistry and General surgery, College level prizes in Poetry and Cricket, Second prize for best presentation at Midlands Cardiothoracic Meeting Feb 2005.

Education

MBBS, MS (Gen. Surg.), FRCS (Glasg), FRCS (CTh), MD (Manch)

I Speak

English, Hindi, Telugu

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MEDICOVER MULTI-SPECIALITY HOSPITAL HYDERABAD Timing

Monday - Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Who is a cardiothoracic surgeon?

Cardiothoracic surgery is concerned with the surgical treatment of organs inside the thorax and above the abdomen. It generally involves the treatment of conditions of the heart, esophagus, and lungs. The surgeon who follows this field of medicine is called the cardiothoracic surgeon.

What does a cardiothoracic surgeon do?

Cardiothoracic surgeons operate on conditions that occur in the organs inside the chest and in the bony structures that form the chest cavity. As well as performing surgery, they are involved in the treatment and management of the many different diseases within their specialties, such as lung cancer, tumor, and cysts, collapsed or infected lungs, and chest-wall deformities.

What is the difference between cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgery?

Cardiovascular surgery focuses on the heart and great vessels while general thoracic surgery treats diseases of the lungs, esophagus, mediastinum, and chest walls. Cardiothoracic surgeons operate on the organs in the thorax which are heart, lungs, esophagus and  great vessels. 

What surgeries are performed by the cardiothoracic surgeon?

  • Valve replacement
  • Coronary artery graft
  • Pneumonectomy
  • Wedge resection
  • Lobectomy
  • Lung volume reduction surgery
  • Lung cancer surgery

What are the subspecialties of cardiothoracic surgery?

The major subspecialties of cardiothoracic are cardiac, thoracic and congenital.

  • Cardiac - This is concerned with the condition of heart and blood vessels.
  • Thoracic- This is concerned with the conditions of the lungs, chest wall, esophagus, and diaphragm.
  • Congenital –  It is the most demanding type of cardiothoracic surgery. It is practiced only by a small group of highly talented and specialized surgeons.