Dr. Vijay Shankar S
MBBS, MS - General Surgery, MCh - Cardio Thoracic Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
37Â Years Experience Overall
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Dr. Vijay Shankar S is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Greams Road, Chennai and has an experience of 37 years in this field. Dr. Vijay Shankar S practices at Apollo Hospital in Greams Road, Chennai. He completed MBBS from University Of Madras, India in 1972,MS - General Surgery from University Of Madras, India in 1975 and MCh - Cardio Thoracic Surgery from University Of Madras, India in 1978. He is a member of Fellow in Coronary Artery Surgery at the University of Wisconsin, USA, 1983-1987 and 1993-1994. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Cardiac Pacing,Balloon Mitral Valvuloplasty,Invasive Cardiac and Mitral/Heart Valve Replacement etc.
If you, your family or friends need consultation or second opinion regarding a Cardiac procedure, please read below. I have shared my honest story and it could help you to choose the right Surgeon.
My dad was diagnosed with Coronary artery disease with 2 full blocks and a partial block. He was under ICU care for 5 days after the discovery and was advised medical intervention immediately. So, we were looking for a second opinion from an experienced Surgeon and came to know about Dr.Vijay Shankar S, who has performed surgery for couple of our cousins and read good reviews about him online as well.
In the initial consultation, he took time to review all the reports carefully, listened to us about Dad's well being and provided his honest opinion that he needs some medical intervention for long term health but we have time to plan what type of procedure and when. So, that gave us hope that my Dad's life is not hanging by a thread and if we have to perform any procedure, then we have the right Doctor to do so.
In the other Hospital, they scared us that we need to do the surgery quick, otherwise anything could happen. We made a bold decision to discharge my Dad from that Hospital and took him to Dr.Vijay Shankar S at Apollo, Greams road. After 5 days of ICU care, we brought him in a wheel chair to Dr. Vijay shankar, he surprised all of us and asked my Dad to walk by himself after 5 days of ICU and my Dad did. Yes, he walked with the strength he gave.
At that time, I determined if any one is going to give better cardiac care to my Dad, that's him. He is very passionate in what he does, cares for the patient and their family and approachable with the listening ear. I haven't seen any Doctor, who provides their personal number for any emergency or clarify any doubts regarding the pre or post care. We are very luck to have him.
I admire him for what he does and we need more dedicated Doctors like him to serve us, our family and friends.
A big salute Sir to Dr.Vijay Shankar S.
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Excellent doctor down to earth person...**** ** ***** ******* *** the man with power of touch.I felt him as a god who saved my mom.
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