Best Interventional Cardiologist in Kozhikode

Dr. Harikrishna D

MBBS, MD (Med), DNB (Cardio), MNAMS, FESC, FSCAI

CHIP CTO Angioplasty & Complex CHIP CTO Coronary Interventions Specialist

  • 20+ Years Experience in Interventional Cardiology
  • 5000+ Successful Cardiac Procedures
  • Expert in Radial & Complex CHIP CTO Coronary Interventions
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About Dr. Harikrishna D

Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiologist

Leading CHIP CTO Angioplasty Expert in Kozhikode with over 20 years of experience in Interventional Cardiology.

Currently serving as Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiologist at:

  • Govt General Hospital (Beach)
  • Dr Harikrishnan’s Heart Centre, Calicut
  • Koyas Hospital, Calicut

Specializing in Complex CHIP CTO Coronary Interventions, Radial Angioplasty, and Structural Heart Disease Treatment. Previously served as Head of Coronary & Endovascular Interventions at PVS Hospital, Calicut and Associate Professor of Cardiology at Sahakarana Hrudayalaya, Pariyaram Medical College.

Key Qualifications

  • MD (Medicine) - 2007
  • DNB Cardiology - Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences (2011)
  • MNAMS - 2013
  • FESC - 2021
  • FSCAI (USA) - 2022

Clinical Specializations

Areas of Expertise

  • Interventional Cardiology

    Advanced techniques for coronary artery disease treatment including angioplasty and stenting.

  • Radial & Complex Coronary Interventions

    Minimally invasive procedures through the wrist artery for complex CHIP CTO coronary cases.

  • Peripheral Angioplasty

    Treatment for blocked blood vessels outside the coronary arteries.

  • Endovascular Aortic Interventions

    Minimally invasive treatments for aortic aneurysms and dissections.

  • CTO & Retrograde Interventions

    Specialized techniques for chronic total occlusion percutaneous coronary intervention.

  • Cardiac Pacing & Device Implantation

    Implantation of pacemakers and other cardiac devices for rhythm management.

Appointment Schedule

Book your consultation at any of our locations

Contact: +91 98954 03402

Harivansa Building, Nadakkavu, Kozhikode

Consultation timings at Dr Harikrishnan’s Heart Centre
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Professional Credentials & Education

Comprehensive medical education and professional achievements

Medical Education

  1. 2001

    MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)

    M.G.R Medical University, Chennai

  2. 2007

    MD (Medicine)

    Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore

  3. 2008-2011

    Fellowship in Cardiology

    Department of Cardiology, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi

  4. 2011

    DNB (Cardiology)

    Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences & National Board, Delhi

  5. 2013

    MNAMS

    National Academy of Medical Sciences, India

  6. 2021

    FESC

    Fellow of European Society of Cardiology

  7. 2022

    FSCAI (USA)

    Fellow, Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions

Professional Experience & Achievements

Teaching & Academic Roles

  • Senior Lecturer - Dept. of Cardiology, Govt Medical College Thrissur
  • Full-time Teacher for DM Cardiology Students – Government Medical College, Kannur (2012–2014)
  • Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiologist – Multiple prestigious institutions

Professional Memberships

  • Cardiology Society of Kerala
  • Cardiology Society of India
  • National Interventional Council
  • Indian College of Cardiology
  • INDIALIVE (National Interventional Cardiology Conference)
  • Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI), USA

International Presentations

  • American College of Cardiology Conference (2015)
  • EuroPCR, Paris (2016)

Leadership Roles

  • Secretary, Calicut Cardiology Club (2017–2019)
  • Executive Committee Member – Cardiology Society of Kerala

Specialized Training

  • Advanced CHIP CTO (Chronic Total Occlusion) Techniques
  • Complex Coronary Interventions
  • Primary and Rescue Angioplasty
  • Peripheral Vascular Interventions

Professional Credentials

Qualifications, Research & Publications

Accreditation

  • Member of the National Academy of Medical Science (MNAMS) 2013
  • Member of National CSI
  • Member of Kerala CSI
  • Executive Member for Kerala CSI 2015-16
  • Member-Interventional Cardiology Council Kerala

Research

  • Analysis of prevalence of CAD in RHD - Retrospective study
  • Co-investigator for Kerala AF Registry
  • TRUST registry

Publications

  • Pulmonary thrombo embolismReview article - Kerala Medical Journal 2015
  • Sinus Node Ischemia–A Unique PresentationInternational Journal of Clinical Medicine (2015)
  • Gelfoam Embolization - A Preoperative RequisiteBritish Journal of Medicine and Medical Research
  • Percutaneous Intervention in KyphoscoliosisInternational Journal of Clinical Medicine (2015)

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Get In Touch

  • Address

    Dr Harikrishnan’s Heart Centre
    Harivansa Building
    Near English Church
    Nadakkavu, Kannur Road, Kozhikode - 673011
  • Phone

    +91 97466 24804

  • Email

    drhkd_77@yahoo.com

Front of Dr Harikrishnan’s Heart Centre, Harivansa Building, Nadakkavu
Heart Centre, Harivansa Building, Nadakkavu