Dr. Johann Christopher

Dr Johann Christopher is an experienced Cardiologist and Interventional Cardiology specialist based in Hyderabad with 30 years of expertise in cardiac imaging, echocardiography, percutaneous coronary intervention, heart failure management, and cardiac ablation.

Dr Christopher currently practises as a Consultant at CARE  Group of Hospitals Hyderabad.

Dr Christopher completed an internationally recognised Fellowship in Cardiac Imaging from Brigham and USA,

He has received the AV Gandhi Gold Medal at CMC Vellore for original research and has an extensive national and international publication record in peer-reviewed cardiovascular journals.

Area of Expertise

Cardiac Imaging

Dr Christopher specialises in advanced cardiac imaging modalities for comprehensive cardiac assessment:

• Cardiac CT angiography (CTA)
• Cardiac MRI evaluation
• Nuclear cardiology imaging
• Echocardiography and transoesophageal echocardiography (TEE)
• Enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP)

Interventional Cardiology

He performs catheter-based and coronary interventional procedures:

• Percutaneous coronary intervention and angioplasty
• Complex coronary interventions
• Coronary angiography and diagnostic catheterisation
• Cardiac ablation procedures

Heart Failure Management

Dr Christopher provides specialised management of heart failure as an international trialist in the field:

• Acute and chronic heart failure evaluation and treatment
• Device therapy for heart failure
• Cardio-renal syndrome management
• Advanced heart failure and transplant workup

General and Clinical Cardiology

He provides comprehensive evaluation and management of a wide range of cardiac conditions:

• Acute coronary syndrome and STEMI management
• Hypertension and dyslipidaemia management
• Valvular heart disease evaluation
• Cardiac risk stratification and prevention

Awards and Academic Contributions

• Krushi Ratna Puraskar Award (2014)
• AV Gandhi Gold Medal, CMC Vellore - For Original Research

Publications

• Reddy YM, Parida S, Reddy M, Christopher J, et al. Idiopathic Pulmonary Vein Thrombosis: An Under-Recognised Source of Embolic Stroke. Practical Neurology, 2024.
• Krishnakumar B, Christopher J, et al. Resurgence of Hypertension and Cardiovascular Diseases in Patients Recovered from COVID-19: An Indian Perspective. Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2022; 11(6): 2589-2596.
• Rao BD, Sastry BKS, Chugh SS, et al. Contribution of Sudden Cardiac Death to Total Mortality in India - A Population Based Study, 2012; 154(2): 163-167.

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, Christian Medical College, Ludhiana (1996)
• MD General Medicine, Christian Medical College, Ludhiana (2001)
• DNB Cardiology, CARE Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad (2005)
• Fellowship in Cardiac Imaging, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (2008)
• FACC, American College of Cardiology
• FICS, International College of Surgeons

Languages Spoken

• English
• Hindi
• Telugu
• Tamil

Medical Registration

• Andhra Pradesh Medical Council, Registration No. 62805 (2009)

Membership

• Indian Academy of Echocardiography (IAE)
• Indian Medical Association (IMA)
• Cardiological Society of India (CSI)
• Asian Society of Cardiac Imaging (ASCI)

Professional Experience

Current Hospital Affiliations

Dr Johann Christopher currently consults at:

• CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad - Consultant
• Guru Nanak CARE Hospital, Musheerabad, Hyderabad - Consultant

Previous Associations

• Global Hospitals, Hyderabad - Senior Resident
• GB Pant Hospital, Agartala, Tripura - Registrar
• Christian Medical College, Ludhiana - Registrar
• DDMM Institute of Cardiology, Nadiad, Gujarat - Resident
• Methodist Hospital, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh - Resident

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