Quick Answer
The best cardiac surgeons for Kokapet, Hyderabad include Dr. Gopichand Mannam, Dr. Binayak Chanda, Dr. Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, Dr. Ajeya Joshi and Dr. Uma Karthik Kanidarapu. One practises at Star Hospitals, Nanakramguda, about 5 km away, two at Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli, about 7 km away, one at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, about 14 km away and one at Apollo Hospitals, Financial District, about 5 km away. Last updated: November 2026.
Key Takeaways
- Five cardiac surgeons for Kokapet residents: Dr. Gopichand Mannam (Star Hospitals, Nanakramguda, about 5 km), Dr. Binayak Chanda and Dr. Uma Karthik Kanidarapu (Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli, about 7 km), Dr. Sanjay Kumar Agarwal (Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, about 14 km) and Dr. Ajeya Joshi (Apollo Hospitals, Financial District, about 5 km).
- 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.
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, including the Neopolis layout. It has no large multi-speciality hospital of its own yet, so for specialist care large hospitals in Nanakramguda, the Financial District and Gachibowli are about 5 to 7 km away.
This guide lists five cardiac surgeons for patients in and around Kokapet. Qualifications and experience come from the hospitals’ own doctor profiles and the Apollo 24|7 directory, with patient recommendation figures from Apollo 24|7, HexaHealth and Practo where available. Doctors based outside Kokapet are marked as nearby with an approximate road distance. Please confirm current availability, timings and fees before you visit.
Top 5 Cardiac Surgeons in Kokapet at a Glance
| # | Doctor | Focus | Experience / Credential |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Gopichand Mannam | Bypass, valves, transplant | 40 years |
| 2 | Dr. Binayak Chanda | Bypass, valves, keyhole | 25 years |
| 3 | Dr. Sanjay Kumar Agarwal | Cardiothoracic surgery | 30 years |
| 4 | Dr. Ajeya Joshi | Heart and lung transplant | 14 years |
| 5 | Dr. Uma Karthik Kanidarapu | Bypass, valves, transplant | MCh (NIMS) |
1. Dr. Gopichand Mannam — Chief, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Star Hospitals
| Qualifications | MBBS (Guntur Medical College), FRCS (Edinburgh), FRCPS (Glasgow) |
| Experience | 40 years |
| Hospital | Star Hospitals, Nanakramguda, Hyderabad (nearby, about 5 km) |
| Patient feedback | 95% recommend (95 ratings) on HexaHealth |
Dr. Gopichand Mannam is a chief, cardiothoracic surgery at Star Hospitals, Nanakramguda, about 5 km from Kokapet, with 40 years of experience.
The hospital credits him with more than 43,000 heart operations, including beating-heart bypass, valve surgery and heart transplants, and he received the Padma Shri in 2016. 95% of ratings on HexaHealth recommend him.
Why choose Dr. Mannam: One of India’s most experienced heart surgeons.
2. Dr. Binayak Chanda — Head and Senior Consultant, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Continental Hospitals
| Qualifications | MBBS (Calcutta National Medical College), MRCS and FRCS (Cardiothoracic Surgery, Glasgow) |
| Experience | 25 years |
| Hospital | Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli, Hyderabad (nearby, about 7 km) |
Dr. Binayak Chanda is a head and senior consultant, cardiothoracic surgery at Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli, about 7 km from Kokapet, with 25 years of experience.
He holds the FRCS in cardiothoracic surgery and performs bypass, valve, aortic and minimally invasive heart surgery and keyhole lung surgery (VATS).
Why choose Dr. Chanda: UK-certified cardiothoracic surgeon heading the department.
3. Dr. Sanjay Kumar Agarwal — Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Apollo Hospitals Jubilee Hills
| Qualifications | MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (CTVS) |
| Experience | 30 years |
| Hospital | Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad (nearby, about 14 km) |
| Patient feedback | 97% recommend (150+ patients) on Apollo 24|7 |
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Agarwal is a cardiothoracic surgeon at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, about 14 km from Kokapet, with 30 years of experience.
He has three decades of experience in heart surgery, and 97% of more than 150 patients on Apollo 24|7 recommend him.
Why choose Dr. Agarwal: Three decades of experience with excellent feedback.
4. Dr. Ajeya Joshi — Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Apollo Hospitals Financial District
| Qualifications | MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (CTVS), Fellowship in Heart and Lung Transplant |
| Experience | 14 years |
| Hospital | Apollo Hospitals, Financial District, Hyderabad (nearby, about 5 km) |
Dr. Ajeya Joshi is a cardiothoracic surgeon at Apollo Hospitals, Financial District, about 5 km from Kokapet, with 14 years of experience.
He holds an MCh in cardiothoracic surgery and a fellowship in heart and lung transplantation.
Why choose Dr. Joshi: Transplant training at the nearest Apollo hospital.
5. Dr. Uma Karthik Kanidarapu — Senior Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Continental Hospitals
| Qualifications | MBBS, MS General Surgery, MCh Cardiothoracic Surgery (NIMS, Hyderabad) |
| Experience | Not stated on the hospital profile |
| Hospital | Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli, Hyderabad (nearby, about 7 km) |
Dr. Uma Karthik Kanidarapu is a senior consultant cardiothoracic surgeon at Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli, about 7 km from Kokapet.
He trained at NIMS, Hyderabad, and performs bypass, valve and aortic surgery, thoracic surgery and heart and lung transplantation.
Why choose Dr. Kanidarapu: NIMS-trained heart and lung surgeon.
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 Kokapet
- 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 Suguna Clinic, 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 Kokapet Served by These Cardiac Surgeons
Kokapet is a fast-growing area beside the Financial District and the Outer Ring Road. The cardiac surgeons in this guide are also a practical choice for patients living in nearby localities such as Narsingi, Gandipet, Puppalaguda, Neopolis, Financial District, Nanakramguda, Khanapur, Manikonda, Gopanpally and Tellapur. 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 and best cardiac surgeons in Manikonda.
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 Kokapet 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, HexaHealth and Practo directories, and used patient feedback figures only where a directory published them. The doctors in this guide practise at Star Hospitals, Nanakramguda, Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli, Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills and Apollo Hospitals, Financial District.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Related Reading
You may also find these guides useful: best doctors in Kokapet, best cardiac surgeons in Narsingi, best cardiologists in Kokapet, chest pain treatment, and cholesterol treatment.
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, HexaHealth and Practo, 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.
