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Dr Pradeep Rachakonda

Sr Consultant - Cardiothoracic Surgery (CTVS)
Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery

Dr Pradeep Rachakonda is Senior Consultant for Cardiothoracic Surgery at Continental Hospitals, Hyderabad. An alumnus of Dr MGR Medical University, Chennai, he holds a masters in general surgery from JIPMER, Pondicherry and an M.Ch. in Cardiothoracic Surgery from Madras Medical College. He is a member of the royal college of surgeons, Edinburgh with a decade and half of distinguished practice.

His areas of expertise include complex adult and congenital heart surgeries including CABG, mitral valve repairs, aortic valve replacement, ECMO, and heart transplants. Dr Pradeep is widely published in some of the world’s leading & prestigious journals and has presented papers at national & international conferences.

  • Hyderabad
  • 15 Years Experience
  • English, Hindi, Telugu
Dr Pradeep Rachakonda
MBBS, MS (General Surgery) , M Ch (Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery), MRCS
Hyderabad / 8am to 9pm
Sr Consultant - Cardiothoracic Surgery (CTVS)
About Dr Pradeep Rachakonda

Dr Pradeep Rachakonda is Senior Consultant for Cardiothoracic Surgery at Continental Hospitals, Hyderabad. An alumnus of Dr MGR Medical University, Chennai, he holds a masters in general surgery from JIPMER, Pondicherry and an M.Ch. in Cardiothoracic Surgery from Madras Medical College. He is a member of the royal college of surgeons, Edinburgh with a decade and half of distinguished practice.

His areas of expertise include complex adult and congenital heart surgeries including CABG, mitral valve repairs, aortic valve replacement, ECMO, and heart transplants. Dr Pradeep is widely published in some of the world’s leading & prestigious journals and has presented papers at national & international conferences.

  • 2003 : MBBS ,
  • 2007 : MS (General Surgery) , Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry
  • 2010 : M Ch (Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery) , Madras Medical College
  • 2017 : MRCS , Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh

Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
Surgery for Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Septal Myectomy for HOCM
Redo Heart surgery for complex cardiac conditions
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (Off-pump and On Pump)
Mitral valve repair and Replacement
Aortic valve replacement, Bentall, David’s Root reimplantation
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS), VATS Sympathectomy
Adult Congenital Heart Surgery (Grown-up Congenital Heart Diseases)
Paediatric Heart Surgery on Paediatric

Aortic Anuerysm Surgery / Endovascular Repair
Mitral/Heart Valve Replacement
Vascular Surgery
PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Interventions)
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Dextro-Transposition of the Great Arteries (DTGA)
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF)
Angiogram
Open Heart Surgery
Cardiac Ablation
Cardiac Catheterisation
Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
Carotid Artery Disease
Cardioversion
Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring
Holter Monitoring
Pulmonary Function Test (PFT)
Ultrasound/Ultrasonography
2D - Echocardiography (2D-Echo)
Heart Failure and Device specialist

Awarded the ‘Clinical Fellow – Investigator Award 2014’ at the Cleveland Clinic for Best Research Paper. 
Awarded the ‘Research Team Award 2013’ at the Cleveland Clinic for Outstanding contribution to Research. 
First rank in the All India Postgraduate Superspecialty Entrance examination in June 2007 for admission into Cardiothoracic surgery residency. 
23rd rank in All India Entrance Examination 2004 for admission to Post graduate courses conducted by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in March 2004. 
National level Third Prize in the 13th All India Essay Contest on Nuclear Science and Technology held at BARC, Mumbai, October 30, 2001. 
First Prize and Gold Medal winner in the ENT Head and Neck Surgery Medal examination in December 2000 by the Association of Otorhinolaryngologists, Coimbatore. 
Divisional round of the 14th Indian Academy of Pediatrics Quiz at Madurai Medical College Hospital in September 2000. 
Tamil Nadu State Topper in the Higher Secondary Examinations, March 1997 for securing highest total aggregate marks (1180/1200). 
Tamil Nadu State Topper in Sanskrit language in the Higher Secondary Examinations, March 1997. 
Secured First Rank in the Erode Educational District in March 1997. 
One of the Top 10% Scorer in the XXVIII Interstate Talent Test in Mathematics in 1997. 
Thinktank Scholarship Award winner in the Thinktank Scholarship examination conducted by the Maegabyte Computer Academy in 1995. 

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"My mother had a bilateral knee replacement surgery done here. We are very happy with results. Dr Ram Mohan Reddy was very efficient, supportive and patient friendly. The nursing staff was caring and attended all the needs efficiently. Many thanks to nurses Beaula, Anupama and Anna who made our stay comfortable"

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"Dear continental Hospital Family. I really appreicate to all the staff of Continental Hospital in India, Hydrabad. Special thanks to Dr Ajay Reddy, Neorosurgery specialist who did succesful operation to my daughter Salmo regarding on very serious tumor on her back. I am again very grateful to all continenal hospital staff in general and Nurse Saktht in particular, because she gave us good medical services pre and post operation. Furthemore , I was very much impressed with good hospitality, medical and recovery and humanity services which the hospital is providing. Finally, I recommed that all patients suffering from neorological problems visit to continental hospital."

Abdulkadir Haji Daud

"I’ve taken my mother for her access port removal surgery with hundreds of questions in mind which were answered not in words but by putting into actions not just by the Surgeon, Dr. Praveen K Reddy but also each and every staff member. I would like to thank each one of them here for all the support they’ve given to us during these tough times. Dr. Praveen is an amazing person who takes care of his patients as family members. Dr. Praveen’s assistant Mary is one such sweet lady supported us right from the admission through the billing and discharge. The IPD 4th floor team (Floor Manager: Karabi Duty Medical Officer: Dr. Sai Nursing Manager: Nikita) made sure of our comfortable stay in the Hospital which is very rare. Thank you so much team. An unforgettable moment is when all the surgical team members came into the Suite with a cake to celebrate my mother’s birthday. I can’t thank enough for this. Thank you so much Dr. Praveen garu for everything."

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Frequently Asked Questions
Continental Hospitals in Hyderabad is renowned for its Department of Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery, where advanced cardiac surgeries are performed to address a wide range of end-stage heart diseases and severe coronary conditions. Our hospital boasts a team of highly skilled cardiothoracic surgeons, a dedicated nursing staff, state-of-the-art facilities, and an unwavering dedication to providing exceptional cardiac healthcare. When it comes to cardiac surgeries, Continental Hospitals stands as one of the premier medical institutions in Hyderabad.
CTVS surgeons treat a wide range of conditions, including heart diseases (such as coronary artery disease), congenital heart defects, aortic aneurysms, lung diseases, esophageal disorders, and vascular diseases like peripheral artery disease (PAD).
Cardiac surgery focuses on surgeries related to the heart, while thoracic surgery deals with conditions in the chest area (excluding the heart). CTVS surgeons may perform both cardiac and thoracic surgeries, depending on the patient's needs.
Common procedures include coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), heart valve repair/replacement, lung resections, aortic aneurysm repair, carotid endarterectomy, and minimally invasive procedures like angioplasty and stent placement.
Open-heart surgery is typically required for procedures that involve the heart's major blood vessels, valves, or chambers. It may be necessary for CABG, valve replacement, congenital heart defect repair, and aortic surgery.
Minimally invasive surgery involves smaller incisions and specialized instruments. In CTVS, this approach is used for certain heart surgeries (minimally invasive heart surgery) and thoracic procedures like video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS).
Recovery times vary depending on the type of surgery and individual patient factors. Generally, it may take several weeks to several months for a full recovery. Your surgeon will provide specific guidelines.
Risks can include infection, bleeding, blood clots, anesthesia-related complications, and specific risks related to the type of surgery performed. Your surgeon will discuss these risks with you before the procedure.