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Dr Pradeep Kumar - Cardiac Anesthesiologist in Chennai
Dr Pradeep Kumar
Cardiac Sciences Heart & Lung Transplant : Anaesthesiology
Experience: 17+ Years
Education: MBBS, MD (Anaesthesia), FNB (Cardiac Anaesthesia)
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About Dr Pradeep Kumar

Dr. Pradeep Kumar is a distinguished expert in Anaesthesia & Intensive Care, Heart & Lung Transplantation, and Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS), bringing over 17+ years of specialized experience to the field. Dr. Pradeep (Regn. No. 131592) is a Senior Consultant & Clinical Lead, Heart & Lung Transplant Anaesthesia, Intensive Care & ECMO Services at Institutes of Heart-Lung Transplant & MCS at Apollo Hospitals. Trained at GB Pant Hospital, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, he has extensive expertise in paediatric and adult cardiac surgeries, including complex congenital procedures, CABG, valve, and arch surgeries, along with proficiency in transesophageal echocardiography.

 

Dr. Pradeep has been instrumental in establishing leading heart and lung transplant, LVAD, and ECMO programs across major Indian cities, including Chennai, Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, and Hyderabad. He has managed over 380+ heart and lung transplants, 30+ LVAD/BIVAD cases, and 300+ ECMO procedures. His experience spans managing heart failure, end-stage lung disease, and transplant ICUs. He has also developed India-specific protocols for heart and lung transplants, VADs, ECMO, marginal donor optimization, and immunosuppression.

 

He has further enriched his expertise through observerships at Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Canada and Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, USA focusing on heart and lung transplantation, VADs, TAVI, and ex-vivo lung perfusion systems (EVLP).

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Experience
2022
Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai Senior Consultant & Clinical Lead – Heart & Lung Transplant Anaesthesia, Intensive Care & ECMO Services, Institutes of Heart-Lung Transplant & MCS Dec 2022 – Present
2022
Marengo QRG Hospital, Faridabad Director – Anaesthesia and Intensive Care (CVTS, Transplant & Mechanical Circulatory Support) Sept 2022 – Aug 2023
2022
Sparsh Hospital, Bengaluru Director – Anaesthesia and Intensive Care (CVTS, Transplant & Mechanical Circulatory Support) Sept 2022 – Aug 2023
2021
Kauvery Hospital, Alwarpet & Vadapalani, Chennai Director & Head – Anaesthesia and Intensive Care (CVTS, Transplant & Mechanical Circulatory Support) Oct 2021 – Oct 2024
2020
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Hyderabad Consultant – Cardiothoracic Transplant Anaesthesia & Intensive Care June 2020 – Oct 2021
2017
Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai Consultant – Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia Feb 2017 – May 2020
2014
Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon Associate Consultant – Cardiac Anaesthesia Nov 2014 – Feb 2017
2014
Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi Assistant Consultant – Cardiac Anaesthesia Mar 2014 – Nov 2014
2011
Govind Ballabh Pant Hospital, New Delhi FNB – Cardiac Anaesthesia Apr 2011 – Mar 2014
2008
Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research, Kolar, Karnataka Anaesthesiology Residency Apr 2008 – Apr 2011

Memberships

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Delhi Medical Council
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Tamil Nadu Medical Council
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Karnataka Medical Council (KMC), Bangalore
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Haryana Medical Council
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Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists (ISA)
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Indian Association of Cardiac Anaesthesia (IACTA)
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International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT)
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Indian Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (INSHLT)
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Society for Heart Failure and Transplantation (SFHFT)

Research & Publications

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Shah U, Rahulan V, Kumar P, Dutta P, Attawar S. Immunosuppression in lung transplantation: Changing perspectives. Indian Journal of Transplantation. 2021;15:157–165.
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Rahulan V, Shah U, Yadav P, Ravipathy S, Jindal A, Suresh S, et al. Challenges, experiences, and postoperative outcomes in setting up the first successful lung transplant unit in India. Lung India. 2021;38:216–222.
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Shah UB, Kumar P, Rahulan V, Dutta P, Attawar S. Challenges of lung transplantation in India. Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2021. doi:10.1007/s12055-021-01170-9. PMID: 33935383; PMCID: PMC8064884.
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Sharma A, Kumar S, Dutta P, et al. Extracorporeal support for donation after cardiac death: A new avatar of ECMO. Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2017;33:316–321. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12055-017-0519-9.
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Shah U, Kumar P, Rahulan V, Dutta P, Attawar S. Combining plasmapheresis with renal replacement therapy: Answer to hyperammonemia post lung transplantation? The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation. 2021;40(4 Suppl):S313–S314. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healun.2021.01.888.
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Shah U, Rahulan V, Kumar P, Dutta P, Attawar S. Mycobacteria tales post lung transplantation: An Indian experience. The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation. 2021;40(4 Suppl):S340–S341.
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Shah U, Rahulan V, Kumar P, Dutta P, Attawar S. Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on lung transplantation program: An Indian experience. The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation. 2021;40(4 Suppl):S315. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healun.2021.01.892.
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John PA, Kumar S, Shah U, Nagaraj MB, Kamath A, Kumar P, et al. Retailoring donor–recipient size mismatch in double lung transplantation using non-anatomical pulmonary resections: Gratifying early surgical outcomes. The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation. 2021;40(4 Suppl):S371–S372.
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John PA, Nagaraj M, Shah U, Kumar S, Kamath A, Kumar P, et al. Titanicking the clamshell: Anchoring bilateral thoracosternotomy incision with titanium plates, screws, and sternal band – experience in fifty consecutive patients of double lung transplantation. The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation. 2021;40(4 Suppl):S371.
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Kumar S, Rahulan V, John PA, Nagaraj MB, Shah U, Kumar P, et al. Outcome of ECMO as a bridge to lung transplantation: Largest experience from India. The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation. 2021;40(4 Suppl):S370–S371.
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Shah U, Rahulan V, Kamath A, Kumar S, Kumar P, Dutta P, Attawar S. Panel Reactive Antibodies (PRA) and Donor-Specific Antibodies (DSA) in lung transplantation: An Indian experience. The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation. 2021;40(4 Suppl):S336.
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Kumar P, Jindal A, Dutta P, Attawar S, Rahulan V. Anaesthetic challenges in pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis – a rare disease treated with bilateral lung transplantation: First case from India. Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia. 2021;24(1):79–82. doi:10.4103/aca.ACA_165_19.
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Rahulan V, Sharanya K, Prem P, Kumar P. ECMO system exchanges in SARS-CoV-2 patients awaiting lung transplantation: Largest case series from India. ESOT Congress. 2021.
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Girish BN, Rajesh S, Somasekharam P, Kumar P. Anaesthetic management of emergency cesarean section in a patient with Holt–Oram syndrome. Journal of Anaesthesiology Clinical Pharmacology. 2010;26(4):541–543.
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Rajesh S, Somasekaram P, Dinesh, Kumar P. Anaesthetic management of cesarean section in a patient with acoustic neuroma. Journal of Anaesthesiology Clinical Pharmacology. 2010;26:399–400.
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Tempe DK, Kiro KL, Satyarthy S, Virmani S, Kumar P, Betigiri VM, Minhas HS. Evaluation of different types of inferior vena cava cannulae placement by transesophageal echocardiography and its impact on hepatic dysfunction. Perfusion. 2016;31(6):482–488. doi:10.1177/0267659116636211.
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Shah U, Rahulan V, Ravipati S, Kumar S, Kamath AM, Kori S, et al. Clinico-radiological-pathologic profile and outcomes of lung transplant in post-COVID-19 phenotype: A single-center experience. Transplantation Proceedings. 2022. doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2022.03.007.

Doctor Location

Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai
Greams Lane, 21, Greams Rd, Thousand Lights West, Thousand Lights, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600006

FAQs

Q: 1. Who is the best cardiac anaesthesiologist in Chennai, and why choose Dr. Pradeep Kumar?
Dr. Pradeep Kumar is an experienced cardiac anaesthesiologist with over 17 years of expertise in managing anaesthesia for complex cardiothoracic surgeries. He is known for precise perioperative monitoring, patient safety, and close coordination with cardiac surgical teams at Apollo Hospitals Greams Road, Chennai.
Q: 2. What is Dr. Pradeep Kumar’s area of specialization?
Dr. Pradeep Kumar specialises in cardiac anaesthesia and perioperative care for cardiothoracic procedures, including coronary artery bypass surgery, valve surgeries, and other complex heart operations.
Q: 3. What role does a cardiac anaesthesiologist play during heart surgery?
A cardiac anaesthesiologist manages anaesthesia, monitors vital functions during surgery, and ensures the patient remains stable throughout the procedure. They also oversee postoperative pain control and critical care support immediately after surgery.
Q: 4. Where does Dr. Pradeep Kumar practice in Chennai?
Dr. Pradeep Kumar practices at Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai, one of India’s leading centres for advanced cardiac and cardiothoracic surgeries.
Q: 5. What types of surgeries does Dr. Pradeep Kumar support as a cardiac anaesthesiologist?
He provides anaesthesia management for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), heart valve repair and replacement, thoracic surgeries, and other advanced cardiac procedures.
Q: 6. How does Dr. Pradeep Kumar ensure patient safety during heart surgery?
He uses advanced cardiac monitoring systems and evidence-based anaesthesia protocols to maintain patient stability and reduce surgical risks during complex heart procedures.
Q: 7. Does Dr. Pradeep Kumar work with a multidisciplinary cardiac team?
Yes. He collaborates closely with cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiologists, and intensive care specialists to ensure comprehensive perioperative cardiac care.
Q: 8. What are Dr. Pradeep Kumar’s qualifications and experience?
He holds MBBS, MD in Anaesthesiology, and FNB in Cardiac Anaesthesia, with more than 17 years of experience in cardiac anaesthesia and critical perioperative care.
Q: 9. What languages does Dr. Pradeep Kumar speak?
Dr. Pradeep Kumar communicates fluently in English and Hindi, helping patients and families clearly understand surgical preparation and recovery.
Q: 10. How can I book an appointment with Dr. Pradeep Kumar at Apollo Hospitals Chennai?
Appointments can be booked through the Apollo Hospitals official website via the doctor profile or by contacting the Apollo Hospitals Greams Road appointment desk.
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