Dr. Kumar Kenchappa

Dr Kumar Kenchappa is a Consultant Interventional Cardiologist based in Bangalore, with 23 years of clinical experience in the diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease, heart failure, rhythm disorders, and structural heart conditions.

Trained at JIPMER, Puducherry and Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, he practises at Manipal Hospital Hebbal and Manipal Hospital Yelahanka.

He is recognised as one of the best interventional cardiologists in Hebbal, Bangalore, having performed over 5,000 coronary interventions including primary angioplasty, complex coronary procedures, and device-based therapies.

Patients seeking an experienced heart specialist in Hebbal or a trusted angioplasty surgeon in Bangalore will find in Dr. Kumar Kenchappa a clinician known for ethical, guideline-based, and patient-centred cardiac care.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Kumar Kenchappa manages a comprehensive range of cardiovascular conditions, from complex coronary artery disease and structural heart disorders to rhythm abnormalities and peripheral vascular conditions.

His clinical approach combines advanced imaging-guided techniques with evidence-based decision-making, ensuring treatment is tailored to each patient's specific cardiac profile.

Complex Coronary Interventions

Dr Kenchappa has performed over 5,000 coronary interventions, including high-risk and complex cases involving calcified lesions, bifurcation disease, and chronic total occlusions, using advanced intracoronary imaging to optimise procedural outcomes.

Conditions treated:

• Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
• Acute Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)
• Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO)
• Bifurcation Coronary Disease
• Calcified and Balloon-Uncrossable Coronary Lesions

Procedures performed:

• Primary Angioplasty for acute heart attacks
• Complex Coronary Angioplasty including bifurcation and CTO interventions
• Image-Guided Angioplasty using IVUS and OCT
• High-Risk Angioplasty with mechanical circulatory support

Structural Heart Interventions

He performs device closures for congenital heart defects and has expertise in valve interventions across a range of structural cardiac conditions.

Conditions treated:

• Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)
• Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)
• Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
• Valvular Heart Disease

Procedures performed:

• Device Closure of ASD, VSD, and PDA
• Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)
• Balloon Valvuloplasty

Cardiac Rhythm Management and Device Implantation

He has extensive experience in implanting cardiac rhythm management devices, including advanced resynchronisation therapy for heart failure patients.

Procedures performed:

• Permanent Pacemaker Implantation
• Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)
• Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy Device (CRTD)

Peripheral Vascular Interventions

Procedures performed:

• Peripheral Artery Angioplasty and Stenting
• Renal Artery Interventions

Non-Invasive Cardiology and Diagnostic Imaging

Dr Kenchappa is proficient in advanced echocardiographic techniques, including three-dimensional transoesophageal echocardiography.

Procedures performed:

• 2D and 3D Echocardiography
• Transoesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
• Stress Testing and Ambulatory Monitoring

Professional Experience

• Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, Manipal Hospital Hebbal, Bangalore
• Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, Manipal Hospital Yelahanka, Bangalore
• Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, Medstar Speciality Hospital, Sahakar Nagar, Bangalore
• Associate Consultant, SPARSH Hospital, Bengaluru
• Associate Consultant, Gleneagles Global Hospitals, Bengaluru
• Senior Registrar, Cardiology, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore
• Senior Resident, Cardiology, JIPMER, Puducherry

Credentials and Education

• MBBS, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bengaluru (2003)
• MD in Internal Medicine, JIPMER, Puducherry (2009)
• DM in Cardiology, Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore (2016)
• FSCAI, Fellow of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
• FACC, Fellow of the American College of Cardiology
• Medical Registration No. 68431, Karnataka Medical Council,

Professional Memberships

• Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI)
• Cardiological Society of India (CSI)
• Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Languages Spoken

• English
• Kannada
• Hindi
• Tamil
• Telugu
• Bengali

Research and Publications

Dr Kumar Kenchappa has published in national and international peer-reviewed journals and has presented at major cardiology conferences including the 67th Annual Conference of CSI, Chennai.

His research covers coronary interventions, cardiac manifestations of systemic disease, diastolic dysfunction, and structural heart conditions.

Selected Publications and Presentations

• “Isolated Cerebral Aspergilloma in a Young Immunocompetent Patient” : Practical Neurology, 2009
  
• “Ruptured Pseudo-Aneurysm of the Mitral-Aortic Intervalvular Fibrosis: A 3D Transoesophageal Echocardiographic Depiction” : Journal of Cardiology Cases, 2017
  
• “A Descriptive Study to Correlate Left Ventricular Functions and Aetiology in Left Bundle Branch Block Patients” : Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences, 2017
  
• “Assessment of Risk Factors, Clinical Symptoms, LV Function and Angiographic Finding in Patients with LBBB” : International Journal of Science and Research, 2017
  
• “Cardiac Manifestation Involvement in Dengue Infection” : JMSCR, 2017
  
• “Study of Diastolic Dysfunction in Young Newly Detected Diabetes and its Correlation with Obesity, Glycemic Levels and Dyslipidemia” : Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences, 2018
  
• “Ruptured Aneurysm of Mitral-Aortic Intervalvular Fibrosis: A 3D Echocardiographic Depiction” : Academic Poster Presentation, CSI Conference, 2016

Media Contributions

• “Why Is There a Sudden Increase in Heart Attack Among Young Adults?” : India Times
  
• “COVID Can Affect Your Heart Too” : Happiest Health
  
• “Heart Attack: Expert Shares a Word of Caution” : News9Live
  
• “How Monitoring Blood Pressure and Diabetes Can Help Prevent Stroke” : South First
  
• “Why We Need to Detect Cholesterol Early Enough” : The Indian Express
  
• “What Young People Should Do to Reduce Cholesterol Levels” : The Indian Express

Book an Appointment with Dr Kumar Kenchappa, Interventional Cardiologist in Bangalore

Dr Kumar Kenchappa consults at Manipal Hospital Hebbal (Rs. 1,100) and Manipal Hospital Yelahanka (Rs. 1,200).

He is a Consultant Interventional Cardiologist in Bangalore trained at JIPMER and CMC Vellore, specialising in complex coronary interventions, structural heart procedures, and cardiac device implantation.

Appointments can be booked through the Manipal Hospitals website or via HexaHealth for assisted scheduling support.