Dr. B. Hygriv Rao
Dr. B. Rao
Cardiology 30+ Years Experience

Dr. B. Hygriv Rao

MBBS, MD, DM, Fellowship in Electrophysiology
Senior Consultant Cardiologist & Electrophysiologist, Cardiology

About Dr. B. Hygriv Rao

Professional Summary

Dr. B. Hygriv Rao is a highly accomplished Senior Consultant Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist based at KIMS Hospitals, Hyderabad, India. With extensive training in both India and the United States, including a prestigious Fellowship in Electrophysiology from the Electrophysiology Research Foundation in New Jersey, Dr. Rao has established himself as a leading authority in cardiac rhythm management and interventional electrophysiology. He also serves as Editor of the Electrophysiology section of the Indian Heart Journal and as Section Editor for the Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal (IPEJ). Dr. Rao's clinical expertise spans the full spectrum of cardiac arrhythmia management, including catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, and supraventricular tachycardia, as well as device implantation for pacemakers and defibrillators. His prolific research portfolio — with numerous publications in prestigious journals — reflects his deep commitment to advancing electrophysiology, cardiac resynchronization therapy, and sudden cardiac death prevention. International patients seeking world-class electrophysiology care will find in Dr. Rao a physician who combines cutting-edge expertise with a compassionate, evidence-based approach.

Specializations

  • Cardiology
  • Cardiac Electrophysiology

Procedures & Expertise

Education & Qualifications

  • MBBS — Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad
  • MD in General Medicine — Gandhi Hospital, Secunderabad
  • DM in Cardiology — GB Pant Hospital, New Delhi
  • Fellowship in Electrophysiology — Electrophysiology Research Foundation, New Jersey, USA
  • Editor, Electrophysiology Section, Indian Heart Journal
  • Section Editor, Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal (IPEJ)

Hospital Affiliations

  • KIMS Hospitals, Hyderabad, India

Awards & Recognition

  • DP Basu Award by CSI, 2005
  • National CSI Annual Meeting Invitee, 2009 to 2012 (every year)
  • Kerala Heart Rhythm Society, 2011
  • Uma Rani Benerjee Oration, 2012
  • AP CSI Annual Meeting Invitee, 2006 to 2013 (every year)
  • ISECON Annual Scientific Sessions, 2007–2012 (every year)
  • APHRS 2013, Hong Kong
  • CARDIOSTIM, Nice, France, 2014

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