Dr. Madhusudan Pramod Raikar

Dr Madhusudan Pramod Raikar is a Consultant Interventional Cardiologist based in Bangalore, with over 16 years of clinical experience, including 8 years of post-DM expertise in managing a wide spectrum of cardiovascular conditions.

Practising at Manipal Hospital Hebbal, he is recognised as one of the best cardiologists in Hebbal, Bangalore for complex coronary interventions, structural heart procedures, and cardiac device implantation.

Patients seeking an experienced interventional cardiologist in Bangalore or a specialist for complex angioplasty or TAVR in Hebbal will find in Dr Raikar a clinician who combines high procedural volume with structured, evidence-based cardiac care.

Areas of Expertise

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

His practice integrates advanced interventional techniques with non-invasive diagnostic cardiology, ensuring continuity of care from evaluation to treatment.

Complex Coronary Interventions

Dr Raikar has performed over 5,000 coronary angiograms and more than 2,000 percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) as a primary operator, through both radial and femoral routes.

He routinely manages heavily calcified and complex coronary lesions using advanced calcium modification techniques.

Conditions treated:

• Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
• Acute Coronary Syndrome
• Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO)
• Complex Calcified Coronary Lesions

Procedures performed:

• Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) and Angioplasty
• Rotational Atherectomy (Rotablation)
• Orbital Atherectomy
• Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL)
• Coronary Imaging with IVUS and OCT
• Excimer Laser in Complex PCI

Structural Heart Interventions

He has extensive experience in catheter-based structural heart procedures, including interventions for valvular heart disease and congenital cardiac defects.

Conditions treated:

• Severe Aortic Stenosis
• Mitral Stenosis
• Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy
• Congenital Heart Defects including ASD and PDA
• Pulmonary Stenosis in children

Procedures performed:

• Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
• Alcohol Septal Ablation
• Balloon Mitral Valvuloplasty (BMV)
• Balloon Pulmonary Valvotomy (BPV) for severe pulmonary stenosis
• Balloon Aortic Valvuloplasty (BAV) in newborns with severe aortic stenosis
• Device Closure of ASD and PDA

Cardiac Rhythm Management and Device Implantation

Dr Raikar has performed and assisted in a range of pacemaker implantations and cardiac resynchronisation procedures, along with exposure to electrophysiology.

Procedures performed:

• Conventional Pacemaker Implantation (DDD and VVI)
• Leadless Pacemaker Implantation (Micra)
• Bundle Branch Pacing (BB Pacing)
• Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy with Defibrillator (CRT-D)
• Electrophysiology Study and RF Ablation for arrhythmias

Peripheral and Renal Vascular Interventions

He performs peripheral and renal vascular procedures, extending his interventional expertise beyond coronary and structural cardiac care.

Procedures performed:

• Renal Angiography and Angioplasty
• Peripheral Vascular Angiography and Angioplasty

Non-Invasive Cardiology and Diagnostic Imaging

Dr Raikar maintains strong proficiency in advanced non-invasive cardiac diagnostics, allowing integrated evaluation and management alongside his interventional work.

Procedures performed:

• 2D and 3D Echocardiography (adult and paediatric)
• Transoesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
• Strain Echocardiography
• Dobutamine Stress Testing
• Head-Up Tilt Table Testing
• Holter Monitoring and Implantable Loop Recorders (ILR)

Professional Experience

• Consultant, Interventional Cardiology, Manipal Hospital Hebbal, Bangalore
• Consultant, Interventional Cardiology, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore

Credentials and Education

• MBBS, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore (2010)
• MD in General Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore (2014)
• DM in Cardiology, Government Medical College, Kozhikode (2018)
• DNB in Cardiology
• FSCAI, Fellow of the Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
• TEE Certificate Course
• Advanced Echocardiography Training including 3D Echo and Strain Imaging
• IVUS Training Certificate Course
• Medical Registration No. 68709

Languages Spoken

• English
• Kannada
• Hindi
• Marathi
• Telugu
• Malayalam
• Konkani
• Tulu

Awards and Achievements

• 1st Place, Manipal Cardiology Update 2013
• 3rd Place, CSI Kerala Chapter 2017
• 3rd Place, IAE Kerala Chapter 2018
• Selected among Top 50 Thesis, A V Gandhi Award, New Delhi 2019

Research and Publications

Dr Madhusudan Raikar has presented research papers, case studies, and posters at national cardiology forums including APICON, CSI, KAPICON, ICCK, and India Live.

His academic contributions span complex coronary interventions, pleural effusion associations, acute mitral regurgitation management, and excimer laser use in complex PCI.

Selected Publications and Presentations

• "Percutaneous Coronary Interventions in Chronic Total Occlusion – Profile, Technique and Outcome: The Malabar Experience"
• "Pleural Effusion: An Unusual Cause and Association" — Poster, APICON 2013
• Poster presentations at KAPICON 2013
• Paper presentation at ICCK 2016
• Interesting cases presented at India Live 2017
• Case presentation at IAE Kerala Chapter 2017
• Paper presentations at CSI Kerala Chapter 2017 (winter session) and 2018 (summer session)
• "Management of Acute Mitral Regurgitation" — CSI Bangalore Chapter
• "Excimer Laser in Complex PCI" — CSI Bangalore Chapter

Book an Appointment with Dr Madhusudan Pramod Raikar, Interventional Cardiologist in Bangalore

Dr Madhusudan Pramod Raikar consults at Manipal Hospital Hebbal (Rs. 1,100).

He is a Consultant Interventional Cardiologist in Bangalore with expertise 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.