Dr. Hemanth Kaukuntla is a Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Renova Century Hospital, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, with over 25 years of experience in heart and lung surgery. He holds MBBS, FRCS (Edinburgh), FRCS (Glasgow), and FRCS (Cardiothoracic).
Following training and consultant practice in the United Kingdom, he continued his clinical practice in Hyderabad. His areas of practice include adult cardiac surgery, selected paediatric cardiac cases, coronary artery bypass surgery, valve repair and replacement, minimally invasive cardiac and thoracic procedures, and heart and lung transplantation.
Treatment planning is based on clinical assessment, diagnostic findings, and the patient’s individual condition, with coordination across the cardiac care team.
Specialty :
Cardiology
Degrees :
MBBS, FRCS (Edin), FRCS (Glasg), FRCS (CTH) (UK)
Experience :
25 years experience in heart & lung surgery, specializing in beating heart, minimally invasive cardiac & lung procedures, and heart transplantation.
Professional Skill
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Surgical management of heart and lung conditions in adults and selected paediatric patients.
Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (OPCAB)
Coronary artery bypass surgery performed without the use of a heart-lung machine in selected cases.
Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
Minimally invasive surgical approaches for selected cardiac conditions.
Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery
Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) for selected lung procedures, including resections and biopsies.
Heart and Lung Transplantation
Surgical care related to heart and lung transplantation, including perioperative and post-transplant management.
Valve Repair and Replacement
Surgical management of aortic and mitral valve conditions, including repair and replacement.
Postoperative and Critical Care
Postoperative monitoring and coordinated care following cardiothoracic procedures.