Dr. Praveen Varma
Senior Consultant Specialist
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi• View Hospital- Department
- Complex Cardiac Reoperation Surgery
- Qualifications
- MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh
- Experience
- 10+ Years
- Hospital
- Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences
- Location
- Delhi NCR, India
- International Support
- Visa Assistance & Interpreters
About Dr. Praveen Varma
Dr. Praveen Varma is Clinical Professor and Head of the Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (CVTS) at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, leading a programme that performs over 2,000 cardiac surgeries annually with a large multidisciplinary heart team. His core specialities include beating-heart CABG, mitral and tricuspid valve repair, and extended septal myectomy for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and he heads the surgical programme at Amrita's Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center, the first and largest such centre in India. He treats complex heart failure and infective endocarditis and performs heart transplantation, having trained extensively at leading US centres before returning to India. Dr. Varma completed his MBBS and MS in General Surgery at Calicut Medical College, followed by an MCh at Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute, Trivandrum, in 2000, then served as Chief Resident in Cardiothoracic Surgery at Boston Medical Center and Senior Clinical Fellow at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School.
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Treatments Performed
Interventional & Quaternary Procedures4 Procedures
Advanced Diagnostics & Specialized Surgeries3 Procedures
Practices At
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi
Amrita Institute of medical sciences and research centre Ponekkara, P.O.Kochi, Kerala ??? 682041, India.
What to Expect: Heart & Vascular Sciences
| Procedure | US / UK Estimate | India Package Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Bypass Surgery | $63,000 US/UK | $15,000 in India | 76% 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 (2)
Amara Okafor
“Dr. Praveen Varma 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 Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences. Highly recommended for international patients.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
1Q: What does Dr. Praveen Varma specialise in?
Ans: He specialises in beating-heart CABG, mitral and tricuspid valve repair, and surgery for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and heart failure.
2Q: Where did Dr. Varma train internationally?
Ans: He trained at Boston Medical Center, Boston University, and Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, in the USA.
3Q: Does Dr. Varma perform heart transplants?
Ans: Yes, heart transplantation is part of his surgical practice, alongside ventricular assist device placement.
4Q: How large is the cardiac surgery programme Dr. Varma leads?
Ans: His department performs over 2,000 cardiac surgical operations annually with a large multidisciplinary heart team.