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The best cardiologists for Kokapet, Hyderabad include Dr. Hariram Vuppaladadhiam, Dr. Jagadeesh Babu Karusala, Dr. Sreekanth Yerram, Dr. Sudheer Koganti and Dr. Pathuri Avinash. Three practise at Star Hospitals, Nanakramguda, and two at Apollo Hospitals, Financial District, both a short drive from Kokapet. Last updated: October 2026.
Kokapet is one of Hyderabad’s fastest-growing neighbourhoods, with high-rise homes and offices between Narsingi, Gandipet and the Financial District along the Outer Ring Road. It has no large hospital of its own yet, so most residents travel a few kilometres to the Financial District and Nanakramguda, where Apollo Hospitals and Star Hospitals have multi-speciality branches.
This guide lists five cardiologists for patients in and around Kokapet, with qualifications and experience taken from the hospitals’ own doctor pages and the Apollo 24|7 directory, plus patient feedback where it is shown. All are marked as nearby, with approximate distances. Please confirm current availability, timings and fees before you visit, and check which branch your heart specialist consults at.
Top 5 Cardiologists in Kokapet at a Glance
| # | Doctor | Focus | Experience / Credential |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Hariram Vuppaladadhiam | Interventional cardiology | 30 years |
| 2 | Dr. Jagadeesh Babu Karusala | Electrophysiology and interventional cardiology | 20+ years |
| 3 | Dr. Sreekanth Yerram | Interventional cardiology | 10 years |
| 4 | Dr. Sudheer Koganti | Interventional cardiology | 24 years |
| 5 | Dr. Pathuri Avinash | Cardiology | 6 years |
1. Dr. Hariram Vuppaladadhiam — Senior Consultant Cardiologist, Star Hospitals Nanakramguda
| Qualifications | MBBS (Osmania Medical College), MD Internal Medicine (PGIMER, Chandigarh), DM Cardiology (PGIMER, Chandigarh) |
| Experience | 30 years |
| Hospital | Star Hospitals, Nanakramguda (Financial District), Hyderabad (nearby) |
Dr. Hariram Vuppaladadhiam is a senior consultant cardiologist at Star Hospitals, Nanakramguda, with 30 years of experience.
He trained at PGIMER Chandigarh, and his listed work includes complex and imaging-guided angioplasty, heart failure care, device closure for congenital heart disease and pacemakers.
Why choose Dr. Hariram: Thirty years of experience with PGIMER training.
2. Dr. Jagadeesh Babu Karusala — Senior Consultant, Electrophysiology and Interventional Cardiology, Star Hospitals
| Qualifications | MBBS (Siddhartha Medical College), MD Internal Medicine (Guntur Medical College), DM Cardiology (Osmania Medical College), EHRA certified in electrophysiology and devices |
| Experience | 20+ years |
| Hospital | Star Hospitals, Nanakramguda (Financial District), Hyderabad (nearby) |
| Special Interest | Heart rhythm disorders and devices |
Dr. Jagadeesh Babu Karusala is a senior consultant in cardiac electrophysiology and interventional cardiology, listed at Star Hospitals, Nanakramguda and Banjara Hills, with more than 20 years of experience.
He is EHRA certified in electrophysiology and devices, and his listed work includes ablation for atrial fibrillation, pacemakers, ICDs and CRT devices.
Why choose Dr. Jagadeesh Babu: A rhythm specialist for palpitations, atrial fibrillation and devices.
3. Dr. Sreekanth Yerram — Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, Star Hospitals Nanakramguda
| Qualifications | MBBS (Siddhartha Medical College), MD General Medicine (NIMS), DM Cardiology (JIPMER), interventional cardiology fellowship (Manchester, UK) |
| Experience | 10 years |
| Hospital | Star Hospitals, Nanakramguda (Financial District), Hyderabad (nearby) |
Dr. Sreekanth Yerram is a senior consultant interventional cardiologist at Star Hospitals, Nanakramguda, with 10 years of experience.
He completed his DM at JIPMER and an interventional fellowship in Manchester, UK, and lists heart failure, complex stenting and TAVI among his interests.
Why choose Dr. Sreekanth Yerram: UK interventional fellowship, with TAVI and complex stenting.
4. Dr. Sudheer Koganti — Cardiologist, Apollo Hospitals Financial District
| Qualifications | MBBS (AFMC), MRCP (UK), CCT in General and Interventional Cardiology (London) |
| Experience | 24 years |
| Hospital | Apollo Hospitals, Financial District, Hyderabad (nearby, about 5 km) |
| Patient feedback | 95% recommend (25+ patients) on Apollo 24|7 |
Dr. Sudheer Koganti is a cardiologist at Apollo Hospitals, Financial District, with 24 years of experience.
He completed UK specialist training in general and interventional cardiology.
Why choose Dr. Koganti: UK-trained interventional cardiologist at the nearest Apollo hospital.
5. Dr. Pathuri Avinash — Cardiologist, Apollo Hospitals Financial District
| Qualifications | MBBS (Rangaraya Medical College), MD Internal Medicine (Manipal), DM Cardiology (IPGMER and SSKM, Kolkata) |
| Experience | 6 years |
| Hospital | Apollo Hospitals, Financial District, Hyderabad (nearby, about 5 km) |
Dr. Pathuri Avinash is a cardiologist at Apollo Hospitals, Financial District, with 6 years of experience.
He completed his DM in cardiology at IPGMER and SSKM Hospital, Kolkata.
Why choose Dr. Pathuri Avinash: A newer DM-qualified cardiologist close to Kokapet.
How to Choose the Right Cardiologist in Kokapet
- Check the qualification: look for a DM or DNB in Cardiology. An interventional cardiologist performs angiography and angioplasty, while a cardiac surgeon performs bypass and valve surgery.
- Match the need: blocked arteries, valve disease, heart failure, rhythm problems and congenital heart disease each have doctors with a special interest.
- Look at the set-up: a 24-hour cath lab, ICU and emergency team matter most when a heart attack strikes.
- Bring your records: earlier ECG, echo, angiogram and blood reports, and a list of medicines, make a first visit more useful.
- Ask about prevention: a good cardiologist also talks about blood pressure, cholesterol, sugar, diet and exercise, not only procedures.
Symptoms That Should Not Wait
Red-Flag Alert
Call emergency services or go to the nearest emergency department at once for chest pain or pressure lasting more than a few minutes, pain spreading to the arm, jaw or back, sudden breathlessness, cold sweat, fainting, or a racing heartbeat with dizziness. Do not drive yourself, and do not wait for the symptoms to pass.
When to See a Doctor in Hyderabad
For mild chest discomfort, palpitations, high blood pressure or high cholesterol, a first assessment with a general physician is a sensible start. At Suguna Clinic, Dr. Ram Kumar can examine you, check your blood pressure, sugar and cholesterol, arrange an ECG and basic tests, and refer you to a cardiologist if needed. See also our guides on chest pain treatment and cholesterol treatment. A referral is not compulsory, and you can see a cardiologist directly if symptoms are significant.
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Disclaimer: This article is for general information only and is not medical advice or a ranking endorsed by any hospital. Doctor profiles are compiled from publicly available hospital directory listings and may change; confirm details with the hospital. Consult a qualified cardiologist for diagnosis and treatment.
