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Overview
Dr. A G K Gokhale is a distinguished Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon based in Hyderabad, Telangana. With an impressive experience spanning over 30 years, Dr. Gokhale has established himself as a leading expert in the field of cardiothoracic surgery, specializing in transplant and minimal access surgery. He holds numerous qualifications including MBBS, M.S., M.Ch, DNB, and has enhanced his leadership skills through an SMP at IIM Calcutta, culminating in a D.Sc degree. Dr. Gokhale is known for his commitment to patient care, utilizing advanced surgical techniques to achieve optimal outcomes.
His dedication to the medical profession has been recognized with several prestigious awards, notably the Padmashri Award in 2016, which highlights his contributions to healthcare in India. Dr. Gokhale is proficient in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, and Telugu, allowing him to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population.
As a Senior Consultant in Cardiothoracic, Transplant, and Minimal Access Surgery, he is dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to his patients, ensuring that they receive the best possible treatment tailored to their individual needs. Whether it's complex cardiac surgeries or minimally invasive procedures, Dr. Gokhale's expertise, combined with his compassionate bedside manner, has garnered him respect and trust among his peers and patients alike.
Experience
- Senior Consultant Cardiothoracic Transplant & Minimal Access Surgeon
- In Hyderabad, now he is practicing as Cardiothoracic, Transplant and Minimal Access Cardiac Surgeon at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee hills
- Before that he worked at Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad (2012-2015),
- Global Hospitals (2003-2012)
- Medicity Hospitals (1996-2003)
- 1995-1996, he did Fellowship at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St Louis, USA, with Dr. Nicholas Kouchoukos and gained experience in the areas of redo coronary artery bypass surgery and aortic aneurysm surgeries and root repairs.
- 1993 to 1995 he worked as a Fellow in cardiothoracic surgery at Westmead Hospital, Sydney.
- 1992-93, he did fellowship in Heart Transplantation and Lung Transplantation at St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney, Australia
- NIMS (1990-92).
- 1990 he was trained in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery at Christian Medical College Hospital, Vellore, and obtained M.Ch and DNB degrees
- (1976–1985) Dr.Alla Gopala Krishna Gokhale obtained his MBBS and MS (General Surgery) from Guntur Medical College, India
Memberships
- Life member in Indian Association of Cardiothoracic Surgeons
- Member of CTS Net - forum of cardiothoracic surgeons in the world
- Member of International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation, USA
- Member of Society of Thoracic Surgeons, USA
- Member of European Association of Thoracic Surgeons
- Founder Secretary of Heart Failure Society, India
- Life member of Cardiological Society of India
Research and Publication
- Conducting research on the role of injecting stem cells into the heart
- " Cold Agglutinins and Warm Heart Surgery"- (Letter)Gokhale A.G.K Etal: Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular surgery 105(3):557, 1993 March.
- Carpentier's Techinique of Repair for Ebstein's Anomaly " - Gokhale A.G.K Etal, Indian Heart Journal, 44(1):51-2, 1992 Jan-Feb
- "Cockroach in Right Main Broncus - an Unusual Foreign Body" - Gokhale A.G.K, Rajagopal P; Indian Journal Of Chest Disease and Allied Science, 34(2):103-5,1992 April-June.
- "Non Bacterial Thrombotic Vegetation Mimicking a Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Tumor" - Gokhale A.G.K, Etal; Indian Heart Journal, 45(2):131-2, !993 March-April.
- " Mitral Valve Replacement For Annular Submitral Aneurysm of the Left Ventricle" - Gokahle A.G.K Etal, Thorax 48(6): 676-7, 1993 June.
- "Evaluation of the autologous bone marrow mononuclear therapy and functional restoration and scarred myocardium by imaging analysis", J Cardiovasc Dis Res. 2011 Apr;2(2):133-6.
- " Preliminary Report on immunomodulation of mesenchymalstem cells in M.tb infection. The Internet Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2009 Volume 8 Number 1.
- "Successful Surgical Outcome of infected aneurysmal drug-coated stent endocarditis" publised online 3 October 2013 Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals.
- CaseReport A Case of Left Main coronary artery disease in a young female with aorto arteritis, Journal of Indian college of Cardiology 2013.
- Alla Gopala Krishna Gokhale, Alla Yamini, Chinta Siddharth Reddy. (2018, February 11). Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery through right anterolateral thoracotomy- review and personal experience. http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12055-018-0644-0, Pub Status: Published.
Special Interests
- Minimally invasive heart surgery (key hole heart surgery) including beating heart surgery
- Minimal access mitral and aortic valve surgeries
- Minimally invasive bypass surgery for multiple bypass grafts, video assisted thoracic surgery and robotics.
- Heart and lung transplantation , Implantation of ventricular assist devices (VADs) and ventricular restoration surgeries
List of Treatments
- Congenital Heart Surgery
- Pneumonia Treatment
- Chest Pain Treatment
List of Conditions Treated
- Aortic valve disease
- Coronary artery disease
- Kawasaki Disease
- Long QT Syndrome
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Loeys Dietz Syndrome
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Cardiomyopathy
- Hole In The Heart
- Angina
- Fainting
- Myocarditis
- Pericardial effusion
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Dr. A.G.K. Gokhale practice?
Dr. A.G.K. Gokhale's medical practice is located at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills. This hospital offers comprehensive healthcare services and is known for its advanced medical facilities and experienced specialists.
Why do patients visit Dr. AGK Gokhale?
Patients choose Dr. AGK Gokhale for expertise in Heart Transplant, Lung Transplant, and Cardio Thoracic Surgery. For further details, please refer to his professional profile.
What do patients say about Dr. AGK Gokhale?
Dr. AGK Gokhale has received positive feedback from 12 patients, including 2 detailed testimonials. Patient reviews provide valuable insights into their experiences with the doctor.
What are Dr. AGK Gokhale's medical qualifications?
Dr. AGK Gokhale holds an MBBS, MS in General Surgery, MCh in Cardiothoracic Surgery, and a DNB in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
What is Dr. AGK Gokhale's specialization?
Dr. AGK Gokhale specializes in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
How many years of experience does Dr. AGK Gokhale have?
Dr. AGK Gokhale has 42 years of experience in general surgery. His extensive career includes practicing in various locations.
Who is Dr. A.G.K. Gokhale?
Dr. Alla Gopala Krishna Gokhale is a renowned Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. He is recognized for performing India's first combined heart-kidney transplant and heart transplant. With 34 years of experience, he serves as the Director of the Heart and Lung Transplantation Program and Senior Consultant Cardiothoracic and Minimal Access Surgeon at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.
