Dr. Y Vijayachandra Reddy
Senior Consultant Specialist · Apollo Hospital
Apollo Hospital, Greams Road Chennai• View Hospital★ Cardiac Arrhythmia Management27+ Yrs. Experience
MBBSDNB (General Medicine)DM (Cardiology)MRCP (UK); FACC (Fellow, American College of Cardiology); FCSI; CCDS
Quick Facts
- Department
- Cardiac Arrhythmia Management
- Qualifications
- MBBS, DNB (General Medicine), DM (Cardiology)
- Experience
- 27+ Years
- Hospital
- Apollo Hospital
- Location
- Delhi NCR, India
- International Support
- Visa Assistance & Interpreters
About Dr. Y Vijayachandra Reddy
Dr. Y Vijayachandra Reddy is Senior Consultant in the Department of Cardiology at Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai, with 27-38 years of experience since joining in March 2009. His core specialities include interventional cardiology, complex coronary interventions, and structural heart disease, having performed over 7,000 PCIs and 30,000+ invasive procedures, including 550 PCIs in cardiogenic shock. He treats cardiac arrhythmias, dilated cardiomyopathy, and irregular heartbeat, performing transradial angioplasty, device closure, and PTMC. Dr. Reddy completed his MBBS from Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, in 1988, his DNB in General Medicine from PGIMER, Chandigarh, in 1991, and his DM in Cardiology from Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute, Lucknow, in 1994, adding MRCP (UK) and Fellowship of the American College of Cardiology (FACC). A British Commonwealth Scholar at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, he has authored 200+ papers and served as faculty at 600+ CME programmes including TCT and EuroPCR.
Education & Qualifications
MBBS — Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati (1988)
DNB (General Medicine) — PGIMER, Chandigarh (1991)
DM (Cardiology) — Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow (1994)
MRCP (UK); FACC (Fellow, American College of Cardiology); FCSI; CCDS
Clinical Career Timeline
Senior Consultant, Department of Cardiology — Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai (since March 2009)
British Commonwealth Scholar, Interventional Cardiology — University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, UK
Accreditations & Professional Memberships
LIMRA Professional Excellence Award for Cardiology
Best Doctor Award for Cardiology, Chennai, 2011
Outstanding Researcher Award for Interventional Vascular Therapeutics
17 Gold Medals during MBBS; 200+ papers/abstracts; 600+ CME programmes as faculty
Languages Spoken
EnglishHindi🌐 Multilingual Interpreter Support Available (Arabic, Russian, French)
Treatments Performed
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Core Speciality
Cardiac Arrhythmia Management
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Core Speciality
Transradial Angioplasty
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Core Speciality
Structural Heart Disease
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Core Speciality
Complex Coronary Interventions
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Core Speciality
Interventional Cardiology
Interventional & Quaternary Procedures3 Procedures
Cardiac arrhythmias and dilated cardiomyopathy treatmentCHIP PCI and FFR-guided interventionsTransradial coronary angioplasty and stenting
Advanced Diagnostics & Specialized Surgeries3 Procedures
Device closure for congenital heart diseaseMitral/heart valve replacementPTMC (Percutaneous Transvenous Mitral Commissurotomy)
Practices At
Apollo Hospital, Greams Road Chennai
21, Greams Lane, Off Greams Road Chennai Tamil Nadu 600006 India
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What to Expect: Heart & Vascular Sciences
Comparative Benchmarks · India vs US / UKSave 70% – 85% in India
| Procedure | US / UK Estimate | India Package Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG - Beating Heart) | $48,000 US/UK | $5,200 – $7,800 in India | 85% Less |
| Coronary Angioplasty with Drug-Eluting Stents (DES) | $28,000 US/UK | $3,800 – $5,200 in India | 83% Less |
| Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR / TAVI) | $70,000 US/UK | $8,500 – $14,000 in India | 82% Less |
| Permanent Pacemaker / ICD Implantation | $24,000 US/UK | $3,500 – $5,500 in India | 80% Less |
Medical Advisory: Illustrative cost benchmarks include surgeon fees, standard implants/lenses, operation theatre charges, nursing, and standard hospital stay. Final quotes are confirmed by the hospital medical board after reviewing personal clinical scans.
Reviews
Amara Okafor
“Dr. Y Vijayachandra Reddy provided an exhaustive clinical consultation. Marlin coordinated all pre-travel scans and hospital admission seamlessly.”
Kareem Al-Mansoor
“Exceptional surgical skill and world-class post-operative care at Apollo Hospital. Highly recommended for international patients.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
1Q: What does Dr. Y Vijayachandra Reddy specialise in?
Ans: He specialises in interventional cardiology, including complex coronary interventions and structural heart disease treatment.
2Q: How many procedures has Dr. Reddy performed?
Ans: He has performed over 7,000 PCIs and more than 30,000 invasive cardiac procedures, including 550 PCIs in cardiogenic shock.
3Q: How many years of experience does Dr. Reddy have?
Ans: He has 27-38 years of experience in cardiology, having joined Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, in March 2009.
4Q: What international recognition has Dr. Reddy received?
Ans: He is a British Commonwealth Scholar and Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC).