Dr. Sai Krishna Cheemalapati
Dr. Sai Cheemalapati
Cardiac Surgery 29+ Years Experience

Dr. Sai Krishna Cheemalapati

MBBS, MS, MCh, FACS, FIACS
Senior Consultant, Cardiac Surgery

About Dr. Sai Krishna Cheemalapati

Professional Summary

Dr. Sai Krishna Cheemalapati is a highly accomplished Senior Consultant Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon currently practicing at Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda, Hyderabad. With over two decades of clinical experience and extensive advanced fellowship training across three prestigious institutions in the United States, Dr. Cheemalapati brings world-class expertise in adult cardiac surgery, minimally invasive techniques, and mechanical circulatory support to his patients. Dr. Cheemalapati's training journey spans some of the most renowned cardiac surgery programs globally, including Emory University (Atlanta), Brigham & Women's Hospital at Harvard University (Boston), and Virginia Commonwealth University (Richmond). His international exposure, combined with his foundational training at India's premier institutions — AIIMS New Delhi and PGIMER Chandigarh — positions him as a uniquely qualified surgeon who blends global best practices with deep understanding of the Indian patient population. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and a Fellow of the Indian Association of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeons (FIACS). His special interest in total arterial revascularization and his experience initiating both adult and congenital cardiac surgery programs underscore his commitment to advancing cardiac care. International patients seeking high-quality cardiac surgical treatment can place their confidence in Dr. Cheemalapati's proven expertise and extensive credentials.

Specializations

  • Cardiac Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery

Procedures & Expertise

Education & Qualifications

  • MBBS — Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam (1997)
  • MS (General Surgery) — Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh (2001)
  • MCh (Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery) — All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi (2004)
  • Advanced Fellowship in Adult Cardiac, Minimally Invasive & Mechanical Circulatory Support — Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA (2009–2010)
  • Advanced Fellowship in Adult Cardiac, Minimally Invasive & Mechanical Circulatory Support — Brigham & Women's Hospital, Harvard University, Boston, USA (2010–2011)
  • Advanced Fellowship in Adult Cardiac, Minimally Invasive & Mechanical Circulatory Support — Emory University, Atlanta, USA (2011–2013)

Hospital Affiliations

  • Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda, Hyderabad
  • ILS Hospitals, Agartala, Tripura
  • Medicover Hospitals, Nellore, Hyderabad
  • Kamineni Hospitals, King Koti, Hyderabad
  • STAR Hospitals, Hyderabad
  • Apollo Hospital, CTVS, Visakhapatnam

Awards & Recognition

  • 2021–2025: Initiated Adult & Congenital Cardiac Surgery Program at ILS Hospital, Tripura
  • 2016: Awarded Induction as a Fellow into the American College of Surgeons, Chicago
  • 2001: Awarded Institute Bronze Medal for academic excellence in MS (General Surgery)
  • 1992: Awarded VK Narayana Menon Prize for academic excellence in MBBS

Professional Memberships

  • Society of Thoracic Surgeons (USA)
  • Fellow of American College of Surgeons — FACS (Chicago, USA)
  • Fellow of Indian Association of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeons (FIACS)

Research & Publications

  • MS Thesis: Correlative Study between Lung Biopsy & Pulmonary Artery Pressure in patients undergoing Mitral Valve Replacement
  • MCh (Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery) Research Papers
  • Comparison of outcome following repair of coarctation of aorta in infancy by Sub-clavian Flap Aortoplasty versus Resection End to End Anastomosis
  • Estimation of normal coronary artery dimensions in Indians
  • Aortic Valve Repair for Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disease
  • Interruption of Aortic Arch in Adults: Surgical Experience with Extra-Anatomic Bypass

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