Dr. Karunakar Rapolu
Dr. Karunakar Rapolu
Cardiology 9+ Years Experience

Dr. Karunakar Rapolu

MBBS, MD, DM
Consultant Cardiologist, Cardiology

About Dr. Karunakar Rapolu

Professional Summary

Dr. Karunakar Rapolu is a highly qualified and experienced cardiologist based in Hyderabad, Telangana, with over 9 years of dedicated experience in the field of cardiology. He is recognized for his comprehensive expertise in managing a wide range of cardiovascular conditions, from coronary artery disease and valvular heart disorders to complex arrhythmias and heart failure. Dr. Rapolu currently practices at Apollo Health City, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, one of India's most prestigious multi-specialty healthcare institutions. Dr. Rapolu possesses a deep understanding of modern cardiovascular advancements and interventional cardiology, enabling him to provide cutting-edge care to his patients. His clinical approach combines evidence-based medicine with compassionate, patient-centered care, making him an excellent choice for both domestic and international patients seeking high-quality cardiac treatment. He holds special interest in areas including Valvular Heart Interventions, Peripheral Vascular Interventions, and Structural Heart Disease, along with expertise in performing complex coronary procedures.

Specializations

- Cardiology

Procedures & Expertise

- Coronary Angiography 

- Coronary Angioplasty 

- Complex Angioplasty 

- Pacemaker Implantation 

- CRT / CRT-D Implantation 

- Heart Failure Management 

- Arrhythmia Management 

- Valvular Heart Disease Management 

- Coronary Artery Disease Management 

- Hypertension Management 

- Cardiomyopathy Management 

- Preventive Cardiology Care

Education & Qualifications

- DM (Cardiology) 

- MD (General Medicine) 

- MBBS 

- Fellowship – Structural Heart Disease and TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement)

Professional Experience

Dr. Karunakar Rapolu brings over 9 years of experience in the field of cardiology. He currently serves as a Consultant Cardiologist at Apollo Health City, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. Previously, he worked in general medicine before specializing in cardiology, building a strong clinical foundation throughout his career journey. He has also been actively involved in clinical research and publication, contributing to reputed journals including the International Journal of Clinical Medicine and Indian Heart Journal.

Hospital Affiliations

- Apollo Health City, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad

Awards & Recognition

- Awarded the position of topmost rank with a direct college function at Kakatiya Medical College 

- MERCY Award in Academic Merit, National Education Day at B. Narasimha Memorial Trust given by Chief Minister 

- Selected to represent Telangana Medical college at international medical conference 

- Published in the International Journal of Clinical Medicine (Vol. 10, No. 1, 2019) on topics relating to Medical/Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation - Published research on "Prevalence, Risk Factors and Clinical Correlates of Pericardial Effusion in Chronic Renal Failure"

Research & Publications

- Prognostic Significance of Electrocardiographic Changes in Diphtheria Myocarditis: A Cross-Sectional Study

- International Journal of Clinical Medicine Vol.5 No.15,  Pub. Date: August 7, 2014 Karnakar Rapolu, Krishna Malakonda Reddy Parvathareddy, Suneetha Karumuri, Srinivasa Polasa, Ashok Thakka

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