Dr. K R Balakrishnan is a distinguished cardiac surgeon and one of India's foremost experts in advanced heart failure management, heart and lung transplantation, and mechanical circulatory support. With a career spanning over four decades, he has dedicated his practice to mastering an evidence-based approach to healthcare, combining refined clinical expertise with surgical precision. His work in end-stage heart failure management — including heart transplants and ventricular assist device (VAD) implantation — has earned him widespread recognition in the medical community. An MCh graduate in Cardiothoracic Surgery from the prestigious King Edward Memorial (KEM) Hospital, University of Bombay, Dr. Balakrishnan has built an exceptional track record in paediatric cardiac surgery, lung transplantation, and combined heart-lung transplantation. He has received numerous awards for his contributions to the field, and his research has been published in some of the highest-ranking medical journals worldwide. International patients seeking world-class cardiac surgical care can place their trust in Dr. Balakrishnan's deep expertise and compassionate approach.
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