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).