Doctor Details

Dr. Raju is a highly skilled cardiac surgeon who holds the position of Director and Head of Units at Fortis Hospital Shalimar Bagh. He has expertise in both adult and pediatric cardiac surgery and performs a wide range of procedures to treat various cardiac conditions in patients of all ages. Here is a summary of the procedures he is proficient in:

Adult Cardiac Surgery: Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG): Dr. Raju performs CABG procedures, which involve rerouting blood flow around blocked coronary arteries to improve blood supply to the heart muscle. Redo CABG: This procedure is performed when a patient has previously undergone CABG and requires a revision or additional bypass surgery. Valve Repair and Replacements: Dr. Raju is skilled in repairing or replacing heart valves, which may become dysfunctional due to various heart conditions. Combined Procedures: He is experienced in performing combined procedures, which may involve multiple cardiac surgeries during a single operation. Complex Cases: Dr. Raju handles complex cases such as Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM), Subaortic Membrane repair, Aortic Root enlargement for small Aortic root, Bentall operation (a procedure for aortic root and valve replacement), and Infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm repair.

Pediatric Cardiac Surgery: Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Repair: Dr. Raju performs surgery to repair holes in the wall between the heart's upper chambers. Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) Repair: He specializes in closing openings in the wall between the heart's lower chambers. Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) Repair: TOF correction involves repairing multiple heart defects to improve blood flow to the lungs and the rest of the body. Atrioventricular Septal Defect (AVSD) Repair: AVSD correction involves fixing abnormalities in the heart's atrioventricular septum. Coarctation of the Aorta Repair: Dr. Raju performs procedures to correct the narrowing of the aorta, which obstructs blood flow. ALCAPA Translocation: He addresses Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery (ALCAPA), a congenital heart defect. Aortopulmonary Window (AP Window) Repair: Repairing abnormal openings between the aorta and pulmonary artery. Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection (TAPVC) Repair: Surgical correction of TAPVC, a congenital heart defect involving abnormal connections of pulmonary veins to the heart.

Dr. Raju's extensive experience and expertise in both adult and pediatric cardiac surgery make him a valuable asset in the field of cardiac care at Fortis Hospital Shalimar Bagh. Patients can trust him to provide comprehensive and specialized treatment for a wide range of cardiac conditions.