Dr. P Krishnam Raju

Dr P Krishnam Raju is a Senior Consultant Cardiologist at CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, with 57 years of distinguished clinical experience in cardiology. A pioneer in echocardiography in India, he established the first 2D Echo Lab in the country at AIIMS, New Delhi in 1978, and the first Echo Lab in Andhra Pradesh at Gandhi Hospital in 1980, marking landmark contributions to cardiac diagnostics in India.

Areas of Expertise

Dr P Krishnam Raju specialises in comprehensive cardiology care, with strong expertise in coronary interventions, echocardiography, dyslipidaemia management, and preventive cardiology developed over nearly six decades of clinical practice.

Coronary Artery Disease and Interventional Cardiology

He provides expert evaluation and management of coronary artery disease, including coronary angiography, coronary angioplasty, and comprehensive clinical assessment for acute coronary syndromes and complex cardiac conditions.

Echocardiography and Cardiac Imaging

As a pioneer who established the first 2D Echo Lab in India at AIIMS, New Delhi in 1978, Dr Raju brings unparalleled expertise in echocardiographic assessment of cardiac structure and function, supporting precise diagnosis and treatment planning across a wide range of cardiovascular disorders.

Metabolic Risk Factors and Preventive Cardiology

He has a strong research and clinical interest in metabolic risk factors associated with acute coronary syndromes, dyslipidaemia in women, and cardiovascular disease prevention, contributing to landmark studies including the MERIFACS study on metabolic risk factors in first acute coronary syndrome.

Cardiovascular Disease Management and Task-Shifting Research

Dr Raju has contributed to pioneering research on non-physician healthcare worker-based cardiovascular disease management models and task-shifting strategies in rural India, reflecting his commitment to accessible and equitable cardiac care across diverse populations.

Hospital Associations

Dr P Krishnam Raju currently practises as a Senior Consultant Cardiologist at CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. He has previously held the following positions:

• Professor and Head, Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad
• Professor, SMC, Vijayawada
• Assistant Professor, Gandhi Medical College, Hyderabad
• Senior Resident, AIIMS, New Delhi

Education and Qualifications

• MBBS, Guntur Medical College (1969)
• MD in Internal Medicine, Guntur Medical College, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh (1974)
• DM in Cardiology, AIIMS, New Delhi (1978)

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