Dr. Balakrishnan N is a Senior Consultant in Interventional Cardiology at Apollo Adlux Hospital with over 28 years of experience. He completed his MBBS from Government Medical College, Alappuzha, followed by MD and DM in Cardiology from Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram. He also underwent advanced fellowship training in Interventional Cardiology at Madras Medical Mission Hospital, Chennai. Dr. Balakrishnan is highly skilled in coronary angioplasty, complex stenting, pacemaker implantation, and heart failure management.

Educational Qualifications:

• MBBS – Government Medical College, Alappuzha
• MD (General Medicine) – Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram
• DM (Cardiology) – Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram

Professional Experience:

• Over 28 years of experience in clinical and interventional cardiology
• Currently serving as Senior Consultant – Interventional Cardiology at Apollo Adlux Hospital, Cochin
• Previously affiliated with major cardiac centres, including Madras Medical Mission Hospital, Chennai

Notable Achievements:

• Performed thousands of successful coronary angioplasties and complex cardiac interventions
• Recognised for his role in primary angioplasty programs for acute heart attack patients
• Led advancements in device implantation techniques including pacemakers and ICDs.

Certifications:

• Certified Interventional Cardiologist
• Advanced training in device implantation and complex coronary interventions

Professional Memberships:

• Member – Cardiological Society of India (CSI)
• Member – Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Fellowship:

• Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology – Madras Medical Mission Hospital, Chennai