Dr. R Balaji

Dr R Balaji is a Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiologist in Hyderabad. With 37 years of experience, he currently serves at Medicover Hospital in Hitech City and Balaji Heart Centre in Chanda Nagar.

His clinical experience includes transradial interventions, primary angioplasty, complex coronary angioplasty, rotablation, and bifurcation stenting. He uses intracoronary imaging for interventions and focuses on preventive cardiology protocols for secondary prevention of heart attacks.

Prior to his current practice, Dr Balaji worked as a Consultant Cardiologist at Yashoda Hospital in Somajiguda, KIMS Hospital in Secunderabad, and AMS DDH Hospital in Hyderabad. Dr R Balaji is fluent in English, Hindi, and Telugu, ensuring clear and comfortable communication for patients from diverse linguistic backgrounds.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr R Balaji focuses on the following clinical areas:

Interventional Cardiology

Dr Balaji executes catheter-based interventions including:

• Transradial Coronary Interventions and Angiography
• Emergency Primary Angioplasty for Acute Myocardial Infarction
• Complex Coronary Angioplasty with Rotablation and Bifurcation Techniques
• Intracoronary Imaging and Stent Optimization

Clinical and Preventive Cardiology

Dr Balaji provides medical management for cardiovascular conditions:

• Advanced Heart Failure Management
• Preventive Cardiology and Secondary Heart Attack Prevention Protocols
• Management of Hypertension and Lipid Disorders

Cardiac Electrophysiology

Dr Balaji implements therapeutic protocols for rhythm disorders:

• Left Sided Ablation for Atrioventricular Nodal Re-entrant Tachycardia
• Evaluation and Management of Cardiac Arrhythmias

Education and Qualifications

• MBBS — Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, Tirupati (1989)
• MD in Internal Medicine — Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, Tirupati (1995)
• DM in Cardiology — Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad (2000)
• FSCAI — Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions

Research and Publications

• Right coronary artery anatomy: Chronic total occlusion interventionists perspective
• Left sided ablation for Atrioventricular Nodal Re-entrant Tachycardia: Frequency, Characteristics and Outcomes
• Extrastent Plaque Modification With Knuckle Wire for Resistant Stent Underexpansion

Professional Memberships

• Indian Medical Association
• Cardiological Society of India
• Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions

Professional Experience

Dr R Balaji currently practises at the following facilities:

• Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, Medicover Hospital, Hitech City, Hyderabad
• Consultant and Director, Balaji Heart Centre, Chanda Nagar, Hyderabad
• Consultant Cardiologist (Former), Yashoda Hospital, Somajiguda, Hyderabad
• Consultant Cardiologist (Former), KIMS Hospital, Secunderabad
• Consultant and HOD (Former), AMS DDH Hospital, Hyderabad

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