Dr. V.S. Ramchandra is a renowned interventional and electrophysiologist cardiologist, Chief Cardiologist at Sri Sri Holistic Hospitals, Hyderabad, with extensive international training, academic leadership, and notable contributions to cardiac care and community health.

Education & Training :

• Electrophysiology Fellowship – St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, USA (2002–03)
• Pediatric Electrophysiology Fellowship – Children’s Hospital, Cincinnati, USA (2002–03)
• Interventional Cardiology Fellowship – University of Alabama, Birmingham, USA (2000–01)
• DM (Cardiology) – Kasturba Medical College, Manipal (1994–97)
• MD (General Medicine) – S.C.B Medical College, Cuttack (1991–94)
• MBBS – S.C.B Medical College, Cuttack (1984–90)

Certifications & Licenses :

• Indiana & Alabama State Medical Licenses (USA)
• ECFMG Certified (Valid indefinitely)
• USMLE (Steps 1–3) with scores between 88–94%
• Indian Medical License (OMC8654)

Past Roles:

• Chief Cardiologist, Narayana Hrudayalaya Hospitals, Hyderabad (2010–12)
• Trainer, Apollo Hospitals, Dhaka (2007–08)
• Interventional Cardiologist, Global Hospitals, Hyderabad (2006–07)
• Professor & HOD, Cardiology, KMC Manipal (2006)
• Senior Interventional Cardiologist, Apollo Hospitals, Kakinada (2003–05)
• Electrophysiologist, Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad & Chennai
• Assistant Professor, Cardiology, NIMS, Hyderabad (1998–2000)

Clinical Expertise :

• Performed 550+ coronary interventions, 150+ rotablation procedures, 118 pacemaker, 106 AICD, and 38 biventricular device implants.
• Specialization in interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, and pediatric EP.

Research & Publications :

• Research funded by CSIR, India on Tetanus treatment (1992–94).
• Multiple publications in Indian Heart Journal and Journal of American College of Cardiology on interventional and electrophysiology topics.

Awards :

• Vaidya Shiromani Award – 2010
• Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Award – 2015

Social & Charitable Activities :

Through Sri Sri Holistic Charitable Trust:

• Set up RO water projects and yoga/ayurveda integration center.
• Conducted large-scale COVID-19 relief initiatives – food, grocery, and oxygen concentrator distribution.
• Established free BP kiosks, ECGs, and ECHOs for the public.
• Conducts regular public health education programs on television (NTV, TV5).