Dr. Nageswara Rao Koneti

Dr Nageswara Rao Koneti brings nearly five decades of highly specialized cardiac expertise to his role as Chief Paediatric Cardiologist in Hyderabad. With an extraordinary mathematically verified 49 years of experience in managing complex congenital cardiovascular conditions, he currently serves at Rainbow Children Heart Institute in Banjara Hills.

He is a globally recognized pioneer in pediatric cardiac interventions, highly regarded for his extreme clinical precision and evidence-based decision-making.

His expertise in minimally invasive neonatal heart procedures, retrograde transcatheter closures, and hybrid per-ventricular device closures consistently delivers life-saving outcomes for neonates and children facing critical congenital heart defects.

Prior to his current practice, Dr Koneti shaped pediatric cardiac care delivery as a Consultant at Care Hospital and Janapareddy Hospital.

His clinical supremacy is validated by the Highest Innovation Ranking Award from the American College of Cardiology, reflecting his profound impact on advancing pediatric cardiovascular medicine globally.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Nageswara Rao Koneti provides comprehensive interventional pediatric cardiology care using evidence-based, globally recognized protocols.

Complex Pediatric Cardiac Interventions

Dr Koneti executes extreme-precision catheter-based interventions for critical congenital anomalies:

• Neonatal Valvotomy and Ductal Stenting Procedures
• Transcatheter Device Closure for Atrial Septal Defects (ASD)
• Retrograde Transcatheter Closure for Ventricular Septal Defects (VSD)

Advanced Hybrid and Structural Interventions

Dr Koneti provides minimally invasive hybrid protocols for complex structural heart defects:

• Hybrid Per-Ventricular Device Closures
• Transcatheter Closure of Abnormal Coronary AV Fistulas and Collaterals
• Advanced Management and Surgical Protocols for Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF)

Pediatric Heart Failure and Surgical Care

Dr Koneti implements evidence-based medical and pre-surgical management for severe pediatric cardiac conditions:

• Comprehensive Medical Management for Pediatric Heart Failure
• Evaluation and Optimization for Heart Transplantation
• Lifelong Care Protocols for Adult Congenital Heart Surgery Patients

Education and Qualifications

• MBBS — Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, Tirupati (1977)
• MD in Paediatrics — Kurnool Medical College, Kurnool (1990)
• DM in Cardiology — Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum (1999)
• Fellowship in Paediatric Cardiology — Childrens Hospital, West Mead, Sydney

Awards and Recognitions

• Highest Innovation Ranking Award — American College of Cardiology
• S T Achar Endowment Award for Best Paper — IAP Kolkata (2004)
• Dr YR Reddy Gold Medal for Best Paper Presentation — IAP Conference (1993)

Professional Memberships

• Cardiological Society of India
• Indian Academy of Echocardiography
• Paediatric Cardiology Society of India

Professional Experience

Dr Nageswara Rao Koneti currently practises at the following facility:

• Chief Pediatric Cardiologist, Rainbow Children Heart Institute, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
• Consultant (Former), Care Hospital
• Consultant (Former), Janapareddy Hospital

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