Quick Answer
The best cardiac surgeons for Banjara Hills, Hyderabad include Dr. Gopichand Mannam, Dr. Nagireddi Nageswara Rao, Dr. Satyendra Nath P, Dr. Sailaja Vasireddy and Dr. Sadath Ahmed. Two practise at Star Hospitals in Banjara Hills itself and three at CARE Hospitals in Banjara Hills itself. Last updated: November 2026.
Key Takeaways
- Five cardiac surgeons for Banjara Hills residents: Dr. Gopichand Mannam and Dr. Satyendra Nath P (Star Hospitals, inside Banjara Hills) and Dr. Nagireddi Nageswara Rao, Dr. Sailaja Vasireddy and Dr. Sadath Ahmed (CARE Hospitals, inside Banjara Hills).
- Heart disease and stroke caused 28.1% of all deaths in India in 2016; heart disease alone caused 17.8% (India State-Level Disease Burden Initiative, 2018).
- Bypass surgery is often preferred for blockages in several arteries, especially in people with diabetes.
- Most patients go home 5 to 7 days after heart surgery and recover over about three months.
Banjara Hills is a central, upscale neighbourhood of Hyderabad between Jubilee Hills, Panjagutta and Masab Tank, known for Road No. 1, Road No. 10 and Road No. 12 and their mix of homes, offices and shops. It has several large hospitals of its own, including CARE Hospitals, Star Hospitals, AIG Hospitals, Rainbow Children’s Hospital and L V Prasad Eye Institute, and Apollo Hospitals in Jubilee Hills and Yashoda Hospitals in Somajiguda are about 3 to 4 km away.
This guide lists five cardiac surgeons for patients in and around Banjara Hills. Qualifications and experience come from the hospitals’ own doctor profiles and the Apollo 24|7 and HexaHealth directories, with patient recommendation figures where a directory publishes them. Doctors based outside Banjara Hills are marked as nearby with an approximate road distance. Please confirm current availability, timings and fees before you visit.
Top 5 Cardiac Surgeons in Banjara Hills at a Glance
| # | Doctor | Focus | Experience / Credential |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Gopichand Mannam | Bypass, valves, transplant | 45+ years |
| 2 | Dr. Nagireddi Nageswara Rao | MICS, heart transplant | 29 years |
| 3 | Dr. Satyendra Nath P | Bypass, redo surgery | 29 years |
| 4 | Dr. Sailaja Vasireddy | Heart, vascular, thoracic | 12 years |
| 5 | Dr. Sadath Ahmed | Minimally invasive bypass | 12 years |
1. Dr. Gopichand Mannam — Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon, Star Hospitals
| Qualifications | MBBS, FRCS (General Surgery), FRCS (Cardiothoracic Surgery) |
| Experience | 45+ years |
| Hospital | Star Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad |
| Patient feedback | 95% recommend (95 ratings) on HexaHealth |
Dr. Gopichand Mannam is a cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon at Star Hospitals, Banjara Hills, with 45+ years of experience.
His work covers bypass surgery, minimally invasive valve and septal repair, heart transplantation and surgery for congenital heart disease in children, and he also operates at Star Hospitals, Nanakramguda.
Why choose Dr. Mannam: Senior heart surgeon with transplant experience.
2. Dr. Nagireddi Nageswara Rao — Clinical Director and Senior Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon, CARE Hospitals
| Qualifications | MBBS, MS, MCh (CTVS), FIACS |
| Experience | 29 years |
| Hospital | CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad |
Dr. Nagireddi Nageswara Rao is a clinical director and senior consultant cardiothoracic surgeon at CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, with 29 years of experience.
He performs bypass, valve, congenital heart and aortic surgery, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, heart transplants and assist-device implants.
Why choose Dr. Nageswara Rao: Minimally invasive and transplant surgery inside Banjara Hills.
3. Dr. Satyendra Nath P — Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Star Hospitals
| Qualifications | MBBS (JJM Medical College), MS General Surgery (JJM Medical College), MCh Cardiothoracic Surgery (NIMS, Hyderabad) |
| Experience | 29 years |
| Hospital | Star Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad |
Dr. Satyendra Nath P is a consultant cardiothoracic surgeon at Star Hospitals, Banjara Hills, with 29 years of experience.
He focuses on coronary bypass surgery and repeat heart operations.
Why choose Dr. Satyendra Nath: Experienced with repeat heart surgery.
4. Dr. Sailaja Vasireddy — Consultant Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon, CARE Hospitals
| Qualifications | MBBS, DrNB (CTVS) |
| Experience | 12 years |
| Hospital | CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad |
Dr. Sailaja Vasireddy is a consultant cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon at CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, with 12 years of experience.
Her work covers heart and blood vessel surgery, endovascular procedures, chest surgery and children’s heart surgery.
Why choose Dr. Vasireddy: Covers vascular and chest surgery as well as the heart.
5. Dr. Sadath Ahmed — Consultant Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon, CARE Hospitals
| Qualifications | MBBS, DrNB (CTVS) |
| Experience | 12 years |
| Hospital | CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad |
Dr. Sadath Ahmed is a consultant cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon at CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, with 12 years of experience.
He performs minimally invasive bypass and valve surgery as well as aortic and peripheral vascular operations.
Why choose Dr. Sadath Ahmed: Minimally invasive heart surgery.
Heart Disease in India: Key Numbers
The India State-Level Disease Burden Initiative, published in The Lancet Global Health in 2018, found that heart disease and stroke caused 28.1% of all deaths in India in 2016, with heart disease alone causing 17.8%. Deaths from cardiovascular disease rose from about 13 lakh in 1990 to 28 lakh in 2016.
Many people with blocked arteries are treated with medicines or angioplasty, but bypass surgery remains the best option for some, particularly those with blockages in several arteries or in the main left artery, and many people with diabetes. Valve disease, including rheumatic heart disease, is another common reason for heart surgery in India.
Common Heart Operations
| Operation | What it does | Typical hospital stay |
|---|---|---|
| Bypass surgery (CABG) | Uses a vein or artery to bypass blocked coronary arteries | 5 to 7 days |
| Valve repair or replacement | Fixes or replaces a narrowed or leaking valve | 5 to 7 days |
| Minimally invasive cardiac surgery | Valve or bypass surgery through a small cut between the ribs | Often shorter |
| Aortic surgery | Repairs an aneurysm or tear of the aorta | Varies |
| Heart or lung transplant | Replaces a failing heart or lungs | Several weeks |
What to Expect at Your First Visit
- Records: angiogram CD and report, echo, ECG, blood tests and medicines list.
- Heart team review: cardiologist and surgeon decide together whether surgery, angioplasty or medicines are best.
- Pre-surgery checks: blood tests, lung and kidney function, dental check and anaesthesia review.
- Surgery and ICU: a few days in the cardiac ICU, then the ward.
- Recovery: cardiac rehabilitation, medicines and follow-up over about three months.
Bypass Surgery or Angioplasty?
| Option | Often preferred for |
|---|---|
| Angioplasty with stent | One or two blockages, emergency heart attack treatment |
| Bypass surgery | Several blocked arteries, left main disease, many people with diabetes |
How to Choose the Right Cardiac Surgeon in Banjara Hills
- Check the qualification: look for an MCh or DNB in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery, or FRCS (Cardiothoracic). Fellowships in transplant or minimally invasive surgery add focused training.
- Match the operation: bypass surgery, valve repair or replacement, aortic surgery, minimally invasive surgery and heart or lung transplant are often led by surgeons with different interests.
- Look at the set-up: a dedicated cardiac operating theatre, cardiac ICU, perfusion team and 24-hour cath lab are essential.
- Bring your records: the angiogram CD and report, echo, ECG, blood tests and a list of medicines help the surgeon advise you.
- Ask about outcomes and options: ask how often the team does your operation, the expected recovery, and whether angioplasty or another option was considered.
Symptoms That Should Not Wait
Red-Flag Alert
Call an ambulance at once for chest pain lasting more than a few minutes, pain spreading to the arm, jaw or back, sudden severe tearing chest or back pain, fainting, or sudden severe breathlessness. After heart surgery, seek urgent help for fever, wound redness or discharge, breathlessness or chest pain.
When to See a Doctor in Hyderabad
Heart surgery is usually advised by a cardiologist after tests. For chest pain, blood pressure or cholesterol, a first assessment with a general physician is a sensible start. At Apollo Clinic, Narsingi, Dr. Ram Kumar can examine you, arrange an ECG and basic tests and refer you to a cardiologist. See also our guides on chest pain treatment and cholesterol treatment.
Areas Near Banjara Hills Served by These Cardiac Surgeons
Banjara Hills is a central, upscale neighbourhood of Hyderabad between Jubilee Hills, Panjagutta and Masab Tank. The cardiac surgeons in this guide are also a practical choice for patients living in nearby localities such as Road No. 12 Banjara Hills, Jubilee Hills, Film Nagar, Panjagutta, Somajiguda, Khairatabad, Masab Tank, Lakdi-ka-pul, Erramanzil and MLA Colony. If you live in one of these neighbourhoods, the hospitals listed above are usually among the closest options for specialist care. Travel time varies with traffic, so check the route before your appointment.
Looking in a different part of the city? See our guides to the best cardiac surgeons in Narsingi, best cardiac surgeons in Manikonda and best cardiac surgeons in Kokapet.
How We Chose These Cardiac Surgeons
We looked for cardiac surgeons with an MCh or DNB in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery, or FRCS (Cardiothoracic), practising in Banjara Hills or at hospitals within a short drive of it.
We checked each doctor’s qualifications and experience against the hospital’s own doctor profile or the Apollo 24|7 and HexaHealth directories, and used patient feedback figures only where a directory published them. The doctors in this guide practise at Star Hospitals, Banjara Hills and CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills.
We aimed for a mix of experience and sub-specialty interests so readers can choose by need. The list is not a ranking and no doctor or hospital paid to be included.
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Sources
- India State-Level Disease Burden Initiative CVD Collaborators. The changing patterns of cardiovascular diseases and their risk factors in the states of India: the Global Burden of Disease Study 1990-2016. The Lancet Global Health, 2018.
- Hospital doctor profiles, the Apollo 24|7 directory and HexaHealth, checked for this guide.
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 cardiac surgeon for diagnosis and treatment.
