Senior Consultant Cardiac, Minimally Invasive Heart Surgeon
Dr. Pradheep K. Rachakonda is a distinguished Senior Consultant Cardiothoracic and Minimally Invasive Heart Surgeon in Hyderabad with over 18 years of extensive experience in adult and congenital heart surgery. He has trained at some of the world’s most prestigious institutions, including the Cleveland Clinic and the Mayo Clinic, USA, gaining expertise in Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS), Robotic-Assisted Heart Surgery, Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG), Valve Repair and Replacement, Adult Congenital Heart Disease Surgery, Septal Myectomy for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, ECMO support, and advanced thoracic procedures.
Dr. Pradheep combines international expertise with local accessibility in Hyderabad, offering cutting-edge cardiac care with precision, innovation, and compassionate patient support. His holistic approach ensures that patients receive safe, minimally invasive, and highly effective treatments for a wide spectrum of heart diseases.
Performed over 4,000 adult cardiac surgeries, including complex and high-risk procedures.
Pioneer in robotic-assisted cardiac surgery in India: First to perform Robotic-Assisted MICS CABG and Robotic Thymectomy using the SSI Mantra Robot.
Established and developed adult cardiac surgery units in multiple corporate hospitals in Hyderabad, including Continental Hospitals and CARE Hospitals, achieving world-class surgical outcomes.
Successfully managed critically ill patients with VA and VV ECMO during the COVID-19 pandemic.
High-risk coronary revascularization expert, including BIMA and total arterial CABG.
Advanced Fellow in Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, USA (2012–2015)
Fellow in General Thoracic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA (2011–2012)
Senior Resident – Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Institute of Child Health, Chennai (2010–2011)
Development of Adult Congenital Heart Disease Database, Cleveland Clinic – Reviewed 8,500+ electronic medical records to establish a comprehensive registry.
Poster: Audit Congenital Heart Disease Registry, Annual Cleveland Clinic Research Day, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Paper: Cleveland Clinic Experience with Treating Adult Congenital Heart Diseases, Heart and Vascular Institute Research Day, Cleveland Clinic
Oral Presentation: Preliminary Results of the Adult Congenital Registry, Helen and Ronald Ross Symposium, Cleveland Clinic
Oral Presentation: Understanding the Evolution of Adult Congenital Heart Surgery, Annual Heart and Vascular Institute Research Day
Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS)
Indian Association of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons (IACTS)
Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh (MRCS)
Clinical Fellow – Investigator Award, Cleveland Clinic, 2014
Research Team Award, Cleveland Clinic, 2013
First rank in All India Postgraduate Superspecialty Entrance, 2007
Gold Medal in ENT Head & Neck Surgery, Coimbatore, 2000
Tamil Nadu State Topper, Higher Secondary Examination, 1997
