Dr. Nagireddi Nageswara Rao

Dr Nagireddi Nageswara Rao is a highly experienced Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon with 40 years of clinical experience in cardiac surgery, beating heart surgery, thoracic surgery, vascular surgery, and minimally invasive cardiothoracic procedures.

He currently serves as Clinical Director and Senior Consultant at CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. Dr Nagireddi N Rao specialises in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery with expertise in aortic surgery, heart transplantation, ventricular assist devices, ECMO, and complex vascular surgical procedures.

With over 11,000 successful cardiac surgeries, more than 500 closed heart surgeries, over 350 lung surgeries including advanced thoracoscopic procedures, and approximately 400 vascular surgeries ranging from routine interventions to complex procedures such as IVC filter placements and peripheral angioplasties, he has established a reputation for precision and excellence in the field.

He was part of the team that performed the first heart transplant in the state of Andhra Pradesh in 2004 and the first combined heart and kidney transplant in the country in 2005. In 2016, he became the first surgeon in Telangana to implant the HeartMate III Left Ventricular Assist Device, marking a significant milestone in advanced heart failure care.

Area of Expertise

Cardiac and Beating Heart Surgery

He provides expert surgical management of complex cardiac conditions including beating heart surgery, aortic surgery, heart transplantation, and ventricular assist device implantation for patients with advanced and end-stage cardiac disease.

Thoracic Surgery and Advanced Cardiac Support

Dr Nagireddi Nageswara Rao performs specialised thoracic surgical procedures including video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery and minimally invasive cardiothoracic surgery, along with advanced cardiac support management including ECMO and Centrimag for critically ill cardiac patients.

Vascular Surgery

He provides comprehensive vascular surgical care for a range of arterial and venous conditions including IVC filter placements and peripheral angioplasties, offering open and minimally invasive vascular surgical approaches to ensure effective treatment and long-term vascular health outcomes.

Hospital Associations

• Currently associated as Clinical Director and Senior Consultant at CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
• Previously associated as Head of Department at Yashoda Hospital, Secunderabad
• Previously associated as Consultant at NIMS, Hyderabad
• Previously associated as Consultant at Global Hospital, Hyderabad
• Previously associated as Consultant at Prime Hospital, Hyderabad

Education and Qualifications

• MBBS – Andhra Medical College, 1986
• MS General Surgery – Andhra Medical College, 1993
• MCh Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery – NIMS, Hyderabad, 1996
• FIACS – Fellow of the Indian Association of Cardiothoracic Surgeons
• Telangana State Medical Council – Registration No. 18059, 1987

Memberships

• Indian Association of Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgeons
• Indian Association of Cardiothoracic Surgeons
• Society for Vascular Surgeons
• Vascular Society of India
• Venus Association of India
• Heart Failure Society of India

Awards and Recognitions

• Rising Star Award – Times Group, 2016
• Vaidya Siromani Award, 2006

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