MBBS, MS - General Surgery
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K. M. Cherian is a leading Indian heart surgeon who has pioneered new treatments, founded new hospitals and earned an international reputation. He is the founding chairman of Frontier Lifeline in Chennai, and the Dr K M Cherian Heart Foundation.He performed India’s first successful Coronary Artery bypass surgery in 1975. He also performed the country’s first heart transplant after legalization of brain death. The first Heart- Lung Transplant, the first Paediatric Transplant and the first TMR (Laser Heart Surgery) were also performed by him.Dr. K.M. Cherian was the honorary surgeon to the President of India from 1990 to 1993. He received a Wockhardt Medical Excellence Award in 2005, through a panel organised by Harvard Medical School. He is the first Indian to become the President of the World Congress of Thoracic Cardiac Surgeon and the first member of the American Association of Thoracic Surgery from India.
R 30 C, Ambattur Industrial Estate Road, Landmark: Oppoisite To Bharath Petrol Pump & Next To Chennai Public School, Chennai
Mon - Fri
09:00 - 02:00
Visited For Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
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Such throughout Indian Hospitals famous Heart Specialist Dr. Cherian Hospital systems indeed to be changed.
more..Dr. Cherian saved my life. He is a God for my family. I was operated on by him when I was 6 years old and when I was 18 years old. I have congenital heart disease. Dr. Cherian is very practical and experienced. Even though he is such a renowned doctor he has no ego. He is truly a great man and doctor.
Q: Where does Dr. K.M. Cherian practice?
A: Dr. K.M. Cherian practices at Frontier Lifeline Hospital - Mogappair.
Q: Why do patients visit Dr. K.M. Cherian?
A: Patients frequently visit Dr. K.M. Cherian for Heart Transplant, Cardio Thoracic Surgery, Lung Transplant. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.
Q: What do patients say about Dr. K.M. Cherian?
A: Dr. K.M. Cherian has been recommended by 15 patients and has recieved stories from 3 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.
Q: What is Dr. K.M. Cherian's education qualification?
A: Dr. K.M. Cherian has the following qualifications - MBBS, FRACS, MS - General Surgery.
Q: What does Dr. K.M. Cherian specialises in ?
A: Dr. K.M. Cherian specialises as Cardiologist, Cardiothoracic Surgeon, General Surgeon.