Dr. Anand Gnanaraj

Dr. Anand Gnanaraj is a highly experienced Cardiologist with 34 years of dedicated practice. He holds a distinguished academic background, having completed his MBBS and MD in General Medicine, followed by a DM in Cardiology. Dr. Gnanaraj's expertise is particularly focused on complex coronary interventions, demonstrating a profound understanding and skill in managing challenging cardiovascular conditions. His specialized proficiency includes left main interventions, a critical area of cardiology involving the main artery supplying blood to the heart. Dr. Gnanaraj is adept at treating Chronic Total Occlusions (CTOs), which are arteries that are 100% blocked, requiring advanced techniques for successful revascularization. He further specializes in Retrograde Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) for CTOs, a sophisticated approach that navigates complex blockages from an alternative pathway. His capabilities extend to performing triple-vessel angioplasties and bifurcation stenting, addressing multi-arterial disease and complex branching lesions within the coronary arteries. Dr. Gnanaraj also possesses specialized skills in Radial Interventions, a minimally invasive approach to cardiac catheterization and stenting performed through the radial artery in the wrist, often leading to improved patient comfort and faster recovery.