Dr. Govini Balasubramani
Director, Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery
Specialty: Cardiac Science| Cardiothoracic And Vascular Surgery| Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery| Heart Transplant
20+ years of experience
About Dr. Govini Balasubramani
Dr. Govini Balasubramani is an esteemed Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon with more than 20 years of clinical experience, presently holding the position of Director of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery at Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai. He is renowned for his proficiency in heart and lung transplants, minimally invasive cardiac interventions, and sophisticated thoracic surgery.
Dr. Govini, having received advanced training from respected transplant surgeons in Hong Kong, Austria, Germany, and South Korea, has been instrumental in founding Lung and Heart-Lung Transplant Programs in India, and has successfully performed surgeries on patients aged 17 to 74. He is well recognized for his expertise in Live Lung Transplantation, a complex operation utilizing lobes from two distinct donors, frequently employed in pediatric situations.
Dr. Govini has conducted more than 7,000 cardiac procedures, encompassing over 350 heart and lung transplants, and has pioneered Beating Heart Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (OP-CABG), Laser Lung Surgery, and Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS). He possesses fluency in English, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi, facilitating communication with a diverse array of patients both domestically and internationally.
Professional Expertise
- Heart Transplant & Heart-Lung Transplant
- Lung Transplant (Including Live Lung Transplant)
- Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS)
- Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS)
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (OP-CABG)
- Advanced Heart Failure Surgical Management
- Robotic Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Laser Lung Surgery
Clinical Experience & Achievements
- Over 20 years of experience in cardiothoracic surgery
- Director – Cardiothoracic & Transplant Surgery, Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai
- Performed 7000+ open and closed heart surgeries
- Successfully completed 350+ heart and lung transplants
- Pioneer in establishing lung and heart-lung transplant programs in India
- Leading live lung transplant surgeon in India
- Expertise in transplant surgeries for patients aged 17 to 74 years
- International training in Hong Kong, Austria, Germany, and South Korea
- Recognized for excellence in advanced cardiothoracic and transplant procedures
Education & Training
- MCh (Cardiothoracic Surgery)
- MS (General Surgery)
- MBBS
- FIACS (Fellow of Indian Association of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeons)
Professional Memberships & Current Hospital
Current Hospital
Professional Memberships
- Fellow – Indian Association of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeons (FIACS)
Conditions Treated
- Advanced Heart Failure
- Chronic Lung Diseases
- End-stage Lung Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Valvular Heart Disease
- Congenital Heart Disorders
- Chronic Asthma requiring Surgical Intervention
Procedures / Treatments Performed
- Heart Transplant Surgery
- Lung Transplant & Live Lung Transplant
- Heart-Lung Transplant
- Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS)
- Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS)
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (OP-CABG)
- Robotic Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Laser Lung Surgery
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- 20+ years of experience in advanced cardiothoracic surgery
- Performed 7000+ cardiac surgeries and 350+ transplants
- Pioneer in heart and lung transplant programs in India
- Specialist in complex live lung transplant procedures
- International training from leading global centers
- Expertise in minimally invasive and robotic surgery
- Trusted by international patients for high-risk cardiac and lung treatments
International Patient Services – Powered by Hospisity
Hospisity provides complete medical travel assistance for patients seeking consultation or transplant treatment with Dr. Govini Balasubramani.
Our services include:
- Priority appointment scheduling
- Online telemedicine consultation & second opinion
- Cardiac & transplant surgery cost estimation
- Medical visa assistance
- Airport pickup & accommodation arrangements
- Dedicated international patient coordinator
- Language interpretation services
- Post-treatment follow-up support
Consultation Information
Dr. Govini Balasubramani offers:
- In-hospital consultations at Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai
- Online telemedicine consultations for international and outstation patients
To book consultation or share medical reports:
📞 Phone / WhatsApp: +91 85953 35123
📧 Email: care@hospisity.com
Hospisity ensures seamless coordination, expert guidance, and complete support throughout your transplant treatment journey in India.
FAQs -Dr. Govini Balasubramani
He has conducted over 350 heart and lung transplants and is one of India’s leading experts in this domain.
Yes, he specializes in MICS and VATS, ensuring quicker recovery and less post-surgical discomfort for patients.
Live Lung Transplant involves transplanting lung lobes from two living donors, often performed on pediatric patients with severe lung failure.
He practices at Gleneangles Global Health City, Chennai, India as Director, Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery
You can directly book an appointment through Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai to book an appointment or you can reach out to Hospisity’s care team:
📧 Email: care@hospisity.com
📱 WhatsApp/Phone: +91 85953 35123
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