Dr. K.V. Krishna Kumar
Dr. K.V. Kumar
Cardiac Surgery 42+ Years Experience

Dr. K.V. Krishna Kumar

MBBS, MS, MCh
Senior Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Cardiac Surgery

About Dr. K.V. Krishna Kumar

Professional Summary

Dr. K.V. Krishna Kumar is a highly experienced Senior Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon currently practicing at KIMS Hospitals, Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. With over three decades of experience in cardiothoracic and cardiovascular surgery, Dr. Krishna Kumar has built an impressive career spanning multiple prestigious institutions across India. He has been serving at KIMS Hospitals since 2004, where he continues to perform complex cardiac surgical procedures. Dr. Krishna Kumar's extensive training includes an M.Ch. in Cardio Thoracic Surgery from Osmania Medical College and Osmania General Hospital, Hyderabad. His commitment to advancing surgical excellence is evident through his active participation in international workshops and observerships, including training at Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, USA, and Alder Hey Hospital, Liverpool, U.K. He has also conducted mitral valve repair workshops with internationally renowned surgeons, including Dr. Ottaviao R. Alfieri from Italy and Dr. Taweesak Chotivatanapong from Bangkok. Throughout his career, Dr. Krishna Kumar has held key positions at leading cardiovascular centers, independently performing a high volume of cardiac surgeries. His expertise in valve repair surgery and coronary procedures makes him a trusted choice for patients seeking advanced cardiac surgical care.

Specializations

  • Cardiac Surgery

Procedures & Expertise

Education & Qualifications

  • M.B.B.S. – Guntur Medical College, Guntur, A.P., India (Affiliated to Nagarjuna University), 1978–1983
  • Rotating Internship – Government General Hospital, Guntur, A.P., India, 1984
  • M.S. (General Surgery) – Kasturba Medical College, Wenlock Government Hospital, Mangalore, Karnataka, India (Mangalore University), 1986–1988
  • M.Ch. (Cardio Thoracic Surgery) – Osmania Medical College and Osmania General Hospital, Hyderabad, A.P., India (Affiliated to A.P. University of Health Sciences)

Hospital Affiliations

  • KIMS Hospitals, Secunderabad, A.P., India
  • Bollineni Heart Center, Rajahmundry, A.P., India
  • Mahavir Cardiovascular Centre
  • Medwin Hospital, Chirag Ali Lane, Hyderabad
  • Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), Punjagutta, Hyderabad
  • K.N. Hari Memorial Hospital, Cherukupalli, Guntur District, A.P., India
  • K.N. Memorial Hospital, Cherukupalli, Guntur District, A.P., India

International Training & Workshops

  • Observership at Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, USA – Ministernotomy valve replacements under Dr. Cosgrove
  • Pediatric Surgery Unit observership at Alder Hey Hospital, Liverpool, U.K., under Dr. Marco Pozzi (1999)
  • Observership at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi – Mitral valve repairs under Dr. Sampath Kumar (2002)
  • Conducted Mitral Valve Repair Workshop with Dr. Ottaviao R. Alfieri, Italy (August 2009)
  • Conducted Mitral Valve Repair Workshop with Dr. Taweesak Chotivatanapong (March 2009)
  • Attended Intensive Mitral Valve Repair Workshop, Bangkok, Thailand (April 2010)

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