Designation of Dr. Venkata Rayudu Nekkanti
Dr. Venkata Rayudu Nekkanti
Cardiologist
Senior Consultant – Cardiology
Profile Snapshot of Dr. Venkata Rayudu Nekkanti
- Dr. Venkata Rayudu Nekkanti is one of Hyderabad’s most experienced cardiologists, having been practiced for over 40 years.
- Presently practicing as a Senior Consultant in the Dept. of Cardiology at the Apollo Health City, Hyderabad, Dr. Nekkanti treats his patients with unmatched attention and care.
- He specializes in treating many cardiac disorders such as Heart Failure, Aortic Aneurysm, Hypertension, Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack), and Coronary/Peripheral Artery Disease among several others.
- Dr. Nekkanti is also well known for his expertise in performing complicated and high-risk procedures such as Coronary Stent Implantation, Pacemaker, Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) implantations, and Angioplasties.
- Throughout his illustrious career, Dr. Nekkanti has received several honors, including the esteemed Govt. of Andhra Pradesh’s Best Service Award for pioneering the first Coronary Angioplasty in India.
- In addition, the Indian Academy of Echocardiography awarded him the Best Paper Award, and the Indian Society of Echo Cardiography honored him for his outstanding research on Complex Aortic Plaques in Cryptogenic Stroke in 2011.
- Due to his extensive training, kind demeanor, and commitment to promoting heart health and well-being, patients trust him and feel at ease with him.
Dr. Venkata Rayudu Nekkanti’s Expertise
- Heart Failure
- Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)
- Chest Pain
- Arrhythmia
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Hypertension
- Dextro-Transposition of the Great Arteries (DTGA)
- Coronary/Peripheral Artery disease
- Coronary Angiography
- Angioplasty
- Angiogram
- Pacemaker and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) placements
- Coronary Stent placements
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
- 2D – Echocardiography (2D-Echo)
Work Experience of Dr. Venkata Rayudu Nekkanti
- Senior Consultant – Cardiology at Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad from Nov 2012 till Present
- Senior Consultant – Cardiology at CARE Hospitals from May 2004 till April 2013 (On-call service on emergencies)
- Senior Consultant – Cardiology at CARE Hospitals from July 1997 till May 2004
- Senior Consultant – Cardiology at Pacific hospitals/Vitae Hospitals, Road no 36, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad
- Senior Consultant – Cardiology, Apollo clinics, Kothaguda, Hyderabad
Dr. Venkata Rayudu Nekkanti’s Qualifications
- MBBS – Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada, in 1976
- MD (General Medicine) – Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, in 1981
- DM (Cardiology) – Nizam Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, in 1994
Memberships of Dr. Venkata Rayudu Nekkanti
- Cardiological Society of India (CSI)
- Indian Medical Association (IMA)
- Indian Society of Echocardiography (ISE)
- Indian College of Cardiology (ICC)
- Cardio Vascular Society of India (CVSI)
Awards and Recognitions received by Dr. Venkata Rayudu Nekkanti
- Best Service Award by the Govt. Of Andhra Pradesh for Performing the First Coronary Angioplasty in India
- Best Paper Award by the Indian Academy of Echocardiography
- Best Paper Presentation Recognition by the Indian Society of Echo Cardiography for his paper on Complex Aortic Plaques in Cryptogenic Stroke in 2011