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The best cardiologists for Malakpet, Hyderabad include Dr. Naveen Kumar Cheruku, Dr. Pawan Poddar, Dr. Shaadab Ahmed Mohammed, Dr. Shabarinath Samudrala and Dr. Beeku Naik DS. Three practise at CARE Hospitals, Malakpet, and two at Yashoda Hospitals, Malakpet. Last updated: October 2026.
Malakpet is an old residential and commercial area in south-east Hyderabad, between Chaderghat, Saidabad and Dilsukhnagar, with a stop on the Red Line metro. It has two large hospitals of its own, Yashoda Hospitals and CARE Hospitals, and Ozone Hospital at Kothapet and Apollo Hospitals at Hyderguda are a short drive away.
This guide lists five cardiologists for patients in and around Malakpet. Qualifications and experience come from the hospitals’ own doctor profiles and the Apollo 24|7 directory where available, with patient recommendation figures from HexaHealth and Apollo 24|7. HexaHealth does not show qualifications, so please confirm these with the hospital. Doctors outside Malakpet are marked as nearby. Please confirm current availability, timings and fees before you visit, and check the days your heart specialist sees outpatients.
Top 5 Cardiologists in Malakpet at a Glance
| # | Doctor | Focus | Experience / Credential |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Naveen Kumar Cheruku | Complex and primary angioplasty | 10+ years |
| 2 | Dr. Pawan Poddar | Interventional cardiology | 17 years |
| 3 | Dr. Shaadab Ahmed Mohammed | Cardiology | 13 years |
| 4 | Dr. Shabarinath Samudrala | Interventional cardiology | 12 years |
| 5 | Dr. Beeku Naik DS | Interventional and structural cardiology | 7 years |
1. Dr. Naveen Kumar Cheruku — Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiologist and HOD, CARE Hospitals Malakpet
| Qualifications | MBBS (Osmania Medical College), DNB (Internal Medicine), DM (Cardiology, Osmania Medical College), FESC, FSCAI |
| Experience | 10+ years in cardiology |
| Hospital | CARE Hospitals, Malakpet, Hyderabad |
| Patient feedback | 98% recommend (94 ratings) on HexaHealth |
Dr. Naveen Kumar Cheruku heads cardiology at CARE Hospitals, Malakpet. He completed his DM in cardiology at Osmania Medical College in 2015 and was a consultant interventional cardiologist at Sunshine Heart Institute, Secunderabad, until 2023.
His profile lists more than 9,000 complex and primary angioplasties, rotablation and intravascular lithotripsy, Impella and ECMO support, EVAR and TEVAR, pacemakers and ICDs. 98% of 94 ratings on HexaHealth recommend him.
Why choose Dr. Cheruku: Heads cardiology in Malakpet, with very high procedure volumes.
2. Dr. Pawan Poddar — Director of Cath Lab and Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, Yashoda Hospitals Malakpet
| Qualifications | MD (AIIMS), DM (PGIMER), FSCAI, FESC, FACC |
| Experience | 17 years |
| Hospital | Yashoda Hospitals, Malakpet, Hyderabad |
Dr. Pawan Poddar directs the cath lab at Yashoda Hospitals, Malakpet, with 17 years of experience.
He completed his MD at AIIMS, New Delhi, and his DM at PGIMER, Chandigarh, and holds American and European cardiology fellowships.
Why choose Dr. Poddar: Directs the cath lab at Yashoda Malakpet, with AIIMS and PGI training.
3. Dr. Shaadab Ahmed Mohammed — Cardiologist, CARE Hospitals Malakpet
| Qualifications | Not listed on the directory page |
| Experience | 13 years |
| Hospital | CARE Hospitals, Malakpet, Hyderabad |
| Patient feedback | 99% recommend on HexaHealth |
Dr. Shaadab Ahmed Mohammed is listed as a cardiologist at CARE Hospitals, Malakpet, with 13 years of experience on HexaHealth.
99% of patients on HexaHealth recommend him; his qualifications are not shown on the directory, so please confirm them with the hospital.
Why choose Dr. Shaadab Ahmed: The highest patient recommendation among Malakpet cardiologists.
4. Dr. Shabarinath Samudrala — Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, Yashoda Hospitals Malakpet
| Qualifications | MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DNB (Cardiology) |
| Experience | 12 years |
| Hospital | Yashoda Hospitals, Malakpet, Hyderabad |
Dr. Shabarinath Samudrala is a consultant interventional cardiologist at Yashoda Hospitals, Malakpet, with 12 years of experience.
He holds an MD in general medicine and a DNB in cardiology, and performs angiography and angioplasty.
Why choose Dr. Samudrala: A second interventional cardiologist at Yashoda Malakpet.
5. Dr. Beeku Naik DS — Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, CARE Hospitals Malakpet
| Qualifications | MBBS (JIPMER), MD, DNB (Cardiology), FSCAI |
| Experience | 7 years |
| Hospital | CARE Hospitals, Malakpet, Hyderabad |
| Patient feedback | 96% recommend on HexaHealth |
Dr. Beeku Naik DS is a consultant interventional cardiologist at CARE Hospitals, Malakpet, with 7 years of experience.
He trained at JIPMER and performs angioplasty, rotablation, device closure of holes in the heart, balloon mitral valvotomy, TAVR and pacemaker implantation. 96% of patients on HexaHealth recommend him.
Why choose Dr. Beeku Naik: Broad interventional skills, including TAVR and congenital device closure.
How to Choose the Right Cardiologist in Malakpet
- 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.
Areas Near Malakpet Served by These Cardiologists
Malakpet is an old residential and commercial area in south-east Hyderabad, between Chaderghat, Saidabad and Dilsukhnagar, with a Red Line metro station. The cardiologists in this guide are also a practical choice for patients living in nearby localities such as Moosarambagh, Saidabad, Chaderghat, Azampura, Old Malakpet, New Malakpet, Akbarbagh, Yakutpura, Madannapet, Chanchalguda and Dabeerpura. 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 cardiologists in Dilsukhnagar, best cardiologists in LB Nagar and best cardiologists in Abids.
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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.
