Dr. Vijay Shankar C S

Dr Vijay Shankar C S is a senior cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon in Chennai with 54 years of experience in adult cardiac surgery, congenital heart surgery, and coronary artery surgery.

He completed his entire foundational surgical training at Madras Medical College, Chennai, one of India's oldest and most prestigious government medical institutions, and went on to complete two international fellowships in the USA.

Patients seeking a trusted cardiac surgeon in Chennai, expert congenital heart surgery in Chennai, or advanced coronary bypass surgery in Chennai will find Dr Vijay Shankar serving as Senior Consultant at Apollo Hospital, Greams Road, Chennai, one of India's most respected tertiary cardiac care institutions.

He consults in English and Tamil, ensuring clear communication for patients across Tamil Nadu and beyond.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Vijay Shankar C S manages a comprehensive range of adult and congenital cardiac surgical conditions with subspecialty fellowship training from two leading American cardiac centres.

Coronary Artery Surgery in Chennai

Dr Vijay Shankar holds a dedicated Fellowship in Coronary Artery Surgery from the University of Wisconsin, USA:

• Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) on-pump and off-pump
• Total Arterial Revascularisation for optimal long-term coronary outcomes
• Complex Multi-Vessel Coronary Disease surgical management
• Redo CABG for reoperative coronary cases
• Combined CABG and Valve Surgery

Congenital Heart Surgery in Chennai

Dr Vijay Shankar holds a dedicated Fellowship in Congenital Heart Surgery from Baylor College, Houston and Children's Hospital, Milwaukee, USA:

• ASD (Atrial Septal Defect) Closure
• VSD (Ventricular Septal Defect) Closure
• PDA (Patent Ductus Arteriosus) Ligation
• Tetralogy of Fallot Repair
• Complex Congenital Heart Surgery in adults and children
• Paediatric Cardiac Surgery across a range of congenital defects

Valve Surgery in Chennai

Dr Vijay Shankar performs a comprehensive range of valve repair and replacement procedures:

• Mitral Valve Repair and Replacement
• Aortic Valve Replacement
• Tricuspid Valve Repair
• Complex Valve Surgery for reoperative and combined cases
• Double Valve Replacement

Adult Cardiac Surgery in Chennai

Dr Vijay Shankar manages the full range of adult cardiac surgical conditions:

• Aortic Surgery for aneurysms and dissections
• Redo Cardiac Surgery for previously operated patients
• Heart Tumour Surgery
• Pericardial Surgery
• Emergency Cardiac Surgery

Qualifications

• MBBS from Madras Medical College, Chennai (1972)
• MS General Surgery from Madras Medical College, Chennai (1975)
• MCh Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery from Madras Medical College, Chennai (1978)
• Fellowship in Congenital Heart Surgery, Baylor College, Houston, USA (1986)
• Fellowship in Coronary Artery Surgery and Cardiac Surgery, University of Wisconsin, USA (1994)

Dr Vijay Shankar holds active medical council registration with the Tamil Nadu Medical Council (Reg. No. 22098, 1972), reflecting a registration spanning over five decades of continuous surgical practice.

Together, these two American fellowships spanning nearly a decade of international exposure make Dr Vijay Shankar one of the most internationally trained senior cardiac surgeons practising in Tamil Nadu.

Hospital Affiliations in Chennai

Current Practice

Dr Vijay Shankar C S currently serves as Senior Consultant at Apollo Hospital, Greams Road, Chennai: Consultation Fee: ₹1000

Past Experience

Dr Vijay Shankar trained as Fellow at Children's Hospital, Milwaukee, USA and St Mary's Hospital, Milwaukee, USA as part of his Baylor College congenital heart surgery fellowship programme.

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