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Dr Agk Gokhale - Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery

DR AGK GOKHALE

MBBS, M.S., M.Ch, DNB, SMP (IIM C), D.Sc Senior Consultant Cardiothoracic , Transplant & Minimal Access Surgeon
Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery
  • Fees: INR 2,000
  • Friday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Introduction

Dr. AGK Gokhale is the best Cardiovascular and Thoracic surgeon in Hyderabad and is currently associated with Apollo Health City Jubilee Hills ,Hyderabad.

Hospital Associations

Apollo Health City Jubilee Hills ,Hyderabad.

Services/Interest

  • Balloon Mitral Valvuloplasty
  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Pacemaker Implantation
  • Aortic Valve surgeries
  • Minimal Access Surgeries
  • Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs)
  • Bypass Surgery

Experience

Dr AGK Gokhale is the best Cardiovascular and Thoracic surgeon in Hyderabad and has a experience of 34 years in his field.

Professional Memberships

Dr AGK Gokhale is Life member in Indian Association of Cardiothoracic Surgeons. Dr AGK Gokhale is Member of CTS Net – forum of cardiothoracic surgeons in the world. Dr AGK Gokhale is Member of International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation, USA. Dr A.G.K.Gokhale is Member of Society of Thoracic Surgeons, USA. Dr A.G.K.Gokhale Member of European Association of Thoracic Surgeons. Dr A.G.K.Gokhale is Founder Secretary of Heart Failure Society, India. Dr A.G.K.Gokhale is Life member of Cardiological Society of India

Awards and Recognitions

Dr A.G.K.Gokhale has the distinction of performing India’s 1st heart-kidneycombined transplant and performing heart transplant for a 69 year old person (oldest man to undergo heart transplant in India). Dr A.G.K.Gokhale is the 1st heart surgeon in India who did heart and lung transplantations successfully. Dr.Gokhale did the 1st successful heart transplant, 1st successful lung transplant and 1st successful implantation of ventricular assist device as bridge to recovery of heart in the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Dr.Gokhale did 14 heart transplants and 3 lung transplants and more than 10,000 open heart surgeries – adult as well as pediatric with a success rate of 98.4%. Dr.Alla Gopala Krishna Gokhale has pioneered the art of Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery for those needing multiple bypass grafts (key hole bypass surgery), valve replacements and closure of holes in the heart.

Education

Dr AGK Gokhale completed his MBBS and MS (General Surgery) from Guntur Medical College, India (1976–1985). Dr AGK Gokhale was trained in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery and obtained his M.Ch and DNB degree at Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore (1990). Dr AGK Gokhale did his fellowship in Heart Transplantation and Lung Transplantation at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney, Australia (1992-1993). Dr AGK Gokhale worked as a Fellow in Cardiothoracic Surgery at Westmead Hospital, Sydney (1993- 1995).

I Speak

English, Hindi, Telugu

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Apollo Health City Jubilee Hills Hyderabad Timing

Monday - Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 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.