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The best cardiologists for Panjagutta, Hyderabad include Dr. Surya Prakasa Rao Vithala, Dr. A. S. V. Narayana Rao, Dr. Alluri Raja Gopala Raju, Dr. Alluri Srinivas Raju and Dr. C Sayee Sankar Vinod. All five practise at CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, right next to Panjagutta, with between 5 and 58 years of experience. Last updated: October 2026.
Panjagutta is a busy central junction linking Banjara Hills, Somajiguda, Ameerpet and Khairatabad. It is home to the Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), a large government teaching hospital, and sits right next to CARE Hospitals on Road No. 1, Banjara Hills, and Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda.
This guide lists five cardiologists for patients in and around Panjagutta, with qualifications and experience taken from the hospitals’ own doctor listings, and patient feedback from the HexaHealth directory where available. Please confirm current availability, timings and fees before you visit, and check the days your heart specialist sees outpatients.
Top 5 Cardiologists in Panjagutta at a Glance
| # | Doctor | Focus | Experience / Credential |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Surya Prakasa Rao Vithala | Interventional cardiology | 25 years |
| 2 | Dr. A. S. V. Narayana Rao | Interventional cardiology | 42 years |
| 3 | Dr. Alluri Raja Gopala Raju | Cardiology | 58 years |
| 4 | Dr. Alluri Srinivas Raju | Cardiology | 12 years |
| 5 | Dr. C Sayee Sankar Vinod | Interventional cardiology | 5 years |
1. Dr. Surya Prakasa Rao Vithala — Clinical Director and Head of Cardiology, CARE Hospitals Banjara Hills
| Qualifications | MBBS, MD, DM, FACC, FSCAI, FCSI, FICC |
| Experience | 25 years |
| Hospital | CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad |
| Special Interest | Complex PCI, CTO and TAVR |
| Patient feedback | 99% recommend on HexaHealth |
Dr. Surya Prakasa Rao Vithala is clinical director and head of cardiology at CARE Hospitals, listed at Banjara Hills, with 25 years of experience on the hospital’s profile.
His listed expertise includes complex and image-guided angioplasty, chronic total occlusions, TAVR and coronary imaging with IVUS and OCT.
Why choose Dr. Vithala: Heads the department, with a focus on complex angioplasty and TAVR.
2. Dr. A. S. V. Narayana Rao — Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, CARE Hospitals Banjara Hills
| Qualifications | MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Cardiology), FICC, FESC |
| Experience | 42 years |
| Hospital | CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad |
| Patient feedback | 96% recommend on HexaHealth |
Dr. A. S. V. Narayana Rao is a senior consultant interventional cardiologist at CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, with 42 years of experience.
He holds a DM in cardiology and fellowships of the Indian College of Cardiology and the European Society of Cardiology.
Why choose Dr. Narayana Rao: Four decades of interventional cardiology.
3. Dr. Alluri Raja Gopala Raju — Senior Consultant Cardiologist, CARE Hospitals Banjara Hills
| Qualifications | MBBS, MD, DM, FICA |
| Experience | 58 years |
| Hospital | CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad |
| Patient feedback | 97% recommend on HexaHealth |
Dr. Alluri Raja Gopala Raju is a senior consultant cardiologist at CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, listed with 58 years of experience.
He holds a DM in cardiology and an FICA fellowship.
Why choose Dr. Raja Gopala Raju: One of the most experienced cardiologists in the city.
4. Dr. Alluri Srinivas Raju — Consultant Cardiologist, CARE Hospitals Banjara Hills
| Qualifications | MBBS, MD, DNB |
| Experience | 12 years |
| Hospital | CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad |
Dr. Alluri Srinivas Raju is a consultant cardiologist at CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, with 12 years of experience.
His listed qualifications are an MD and a DNB.
Why choose Dr. Srinivas Raju: A mid-career cardiologist at the same hospital.
5. Dr. C Sayee Sankar Vinod — Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, CARE Hospitals Banjara Hills
| Qualifications | MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Cardiology) |
| Experience | 5 years |
| Hospital | CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad |
Dr. C Sayee Sankar Vinod is a consultant interventional cardiologist at CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, with 5 years of experience.
He holds an MD in general medicine and a DM in cardiology.
Why choose Dr. Sayee Sankar Vinod: A newer DM-qualified interventional cardiologist.
How to Choose the Right Cardiologist in Panjagutta
- 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 Panjagutta Served by These Cardiologists
Panjagutta is a central junction between Banjara Hills, Somajiguda and Ameerpet. The cardiologists in this guide are also a practical choice for patients living in nearby localities such as Erramanzil, Somajiguda, Khairatabad, Banjara Hills, Ameerpet, Dwarakapuri Colony, Raj Bhavan Road, Srinagar Colony, Greenlands and Yousufguda. 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 Somajiguda, best cardiologists in Banjara Hills and best cardiologists in Ameerpet.
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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.
