Dr Pramod Reddy Kandakure

Current Work Location

Medicover Out Patient Center, HUDA Techno Enclave, HITEC City, Hyderabad, Telangana 500081

Timings: Mon to Sat 9 AM to 4 PM

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Dr Pramod Reddy Kandakure is an experienced Chief Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon at Medicover Hospitals in Hyderabad. He has over 25 Years of experience and is recognized as one of the best cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons. He specializes in heart and thoracic organ care with advanced treatments that help patients recover quickly and safely.

Expertise & Treatments

CABG
Valve repair/replacement surgery
Aortic aneurysm surgery
Minimally invasive cardiac surgery
Thoracic surgery / VATS
Pediatric cardiac surgery
Transplant / ventricular assist device
LV aneurysm surgery

Dr Pramod Reddy Kandakure holds an MBBS, MS (General Surgery) DNB (General Surgery) M. Ch in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery and DNB (CVTS). He has a prestigious international fellowships including a FRCS (Cardiothoracic) and FRCS (England) reflecting extensive global exposure and advanced surgical training.

His core expertise include coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve repair and replacement surgery, aortic aneurysm surgery and minimally invasive cardiac surgery including robotic-assisted procedures. He also performs thoracic surgery (VATS), pediatric cardiac surgery, ventricular assist device procedures and LV aneurysm surgery. with a strong focus on complex and high-risk cardiac conditions, Dr Kandakure is known for managing advanced heart diseases using evidence-based surgical techniques. He is available for consultation Monday to Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at Medicover Hospitals, Hyderabad.

Past Experience

B.J. Medical College & Sassoon General Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra - Cardiac Surgeon (Jan 2002 - Jan 2005)
Care Hospital & Yashoda Hospital, Hyderabad - Cardiac Surgeon (Jan 2005 - Jun 2005)
Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad - Cardiac Surgeon (Jun 2005 - Mar 2007)
Innova Hospital, Hyderabad, India - Cardiac Surgeon (Mar 2007 - Aug 2011)
Alder Hey NHS Trust Hospital, Liverpool, UK - Clinical Fellow (Sep 2011 - Dec 2012)
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool, UK - Consultant (Dec 2012 - Dec 2016)
University Hospital of South Manchester, Wythenshaw, UK - Consultant (Sep 2016)
Maxcure Hospital, Madhapur, Hyderabad - Chief Cardiothoracic Surgeon (Jan 2017 - Jan 2020)
Medicover Hospital, Madhapur, Hyderabad - Chief Cardiothoracic Surgeon (Jan 2020 - Jul 2023)
Care Hospital, Hitech City, Hyderabad - Clinical Director, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (Aug 2023 - Sep 2025)

Awards & Achievements

Cambridge Certificate for Outstanding Medical Achievement in Cardiothoracic Surgery
SUMAN TV Award for Best Cardiothoracic Surgeon, June 2025
Healthcare Innovation Excellence Award, September 2024
APJ Abdul Kalam Health & Medical Excellence Award - Guest of Honour, 2024
Times Healthcare Icon 2022 by Times of India
Prathibha Bharathi Puraskar - 2018 by Delhi Telugu Academy
First in MCh (CVTS) Examination
Distinctions in MBBS

Memberships

Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons of England
Fellow of Indian Association of Cardiothoracic Surgeons
Member of European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgeons
Member of Paediatric Cardiac Society of India
Member of Society of Minimally Invasive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons of India
Member of Association of Robotic and Innovative Surgeons

Minimally Invasive ASD Closure: Direct Cannulation; CTSNET; September 2025
Coronary Arteriovenous Fistula Draining into Single Left SVC; Indian Journal of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery; June 2025
Surgical Management of Giant LAD Aneurysm: Post Stent; CTSNET Videos; March 2025
Direct Cannulation in Minimally Invasive AVR through Rt Anterior Thoracotomy; CTSNET Videos; October 2024
Direct Cannulation in Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery with Limited Resources; Annals of Thoracic Surgery; 2019
Giant Bilateral Posterior Mediastinal Liposarcoma Excision; Indian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery; 2019; 35:91-93
Giant Coronary Artery Aneurysm in a Middle Aged Female; Annals of Thoracic Surgery
Dextrocardia and CCTGA with Rheumatic TS: Unique Association; Indian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery
Retained Pacing Lead in Mini Aortic Valve Replacement: An Unusual Complication; Open Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery
Aortic Root and Arch Replacement with Frozen Elephant Trunk in Acute Retro Type A Aortic Dissection in Marfan - Single Stage Correction
Reconstruction and Stabilisation of Flail Sternal Fracture
Single-Stage Correction of Interrupted Aortic Arch in an Adolescent Patient; World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery; January 2013
Electrocautery Maze in Chronic Atrial Fibrillation - An Early Experience; Indian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery; Jan-March 2005
Valve Repair in Rheumatic Heart Disease in the Pediatric Age Group; Asian Cardiovascular & Thoracic Annals; 2008;16:129-133
Use of Pericardial Monocusp Valve in Surgery of Absent Pulmonary Valve Syndrome; Indian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery; 2008;24:167-170
Offpump Kawashima Operation; Annals of Thoracic Surgery; 2010;90:1372-1374
Veno-Venous Shunt Assisted Cavopulmonary Anastomosis; Annals of Paediatric Cardiology; 2010; Vol 3(1)
Sternotomy Approach for Modified Blalock-Taussig Shunt: Is It a Safe Option; Asian Cardiovascular & Thoracic Annals; 2010;0:1-5
Morphosurgical Correlation of Outcome in Complete DORV; Interactive Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Journal; 2006;5:566-569
An Innovative Technique of arterial switch operation for TGA with single Coronary artery - Indian Journal Of Cardiovascular Surgery; 2006; 22: 165-168
Outcome of neonatal BT shunt-Technical aspects & post operative management.- Asian Cardiovascular & Thoracic Annals, 2008;16:7-10
Veno-Atrial Shunt Assisted Cavopulmonary Anastomosis - Intraoperative Management Strategies and Outcome; Asian Cardiovascular & Thoracic Annals,2010;18:569-73
Management of VSD,Pulmonary Atresia,MAPCAS-Challenges and controversies - Annals of Paediatric cardiology. 2010;vol 3(2)127-135
New technique of off pump atrial septostomy for complex congenital cardiac anomalies;European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
Total anomalous pulmonary venous connection beyond infancy- Asian Cardiovascular & Thoracic Annals.
Anaesthesia for Offpump bidirectional Glenn shunt surgery-case report; The internet Journal of Anaesthesia;Vol 30;1
Sternal Traction: simple technique to prevent tamponade or compression of the heart;: Asian Cardiovascular & Thoracic Annals.
Staphylococcus aureus Pericardial Abscess in an infant: An unknown entity: Indian Journal Of CardioVascular Surgery. March 2013:29(1):26-28
Multiple Ventricular Septal Defects: A new Strategy -Frontiers in Paediatrics;July 2013
Outcome of a repair oriented strategy for the aortic valve in children: World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg. 2014 Apr;5(2):191-9
Concomitant repair of congenital heart defect with Nuss Procedure for Pectus Excavatum; Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals 2014 22: 212
Comparison of Isothermic and Conventional Cold Cardioplegia in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery -. Indian Journal Of Cardiovascular Surgery; 2007; 23: 1-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr Pramod Reddy Kandakure is available for consultation at Medicover Hospitals, located at Medicover Out Patient Center, HUDA Techno Enclave, Hitech City, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500081.

Dr Pramod Reddy Kandakure is available from Monday to Saturday, 9 AM to 4 PM at Medicover Hospitals, Hyderabad.

You can book an appointment with Dr Pramod Reddy Kandakure online or by calling 040-68334455 or directly visiting the Medicover Hospitals, Hyderabad reception.

Yes, Dr Pramod Reddy Kandakure specializes in treating a wide range of heart and thoracic organ related diseases, including both common and complex conditions.

Yes, Dr Pramod Reddy Kandakure provides expert second opinions for diagnoses and treatments related to heart and thoracic organ.

Yes, Dr Pramod Reddy Kandakure offers personalized guidance on lifestyle changes, including diet, exercise, and habits, to maintain and improve heart and thoracic organ health.