Dr A L Narayanan is a highly respected Cardiologist with more than 40 years of experience in cardiovascular medicine and interventional cardiology. He has extensive expertise in complex coronary interventions, advanced heart failure management, percutaneous valve therapies, and cardiac diagnostics. Throughout his distinguished career, he has been involved in pioneering interventional procedures including IVUS, OCT, FFR-guided angioplasty, laser atherectomy, rotablation, and intravascular lithotripsy. He is widely recognized for his patient-centric approach and significant contributions to cardiovascular care and medical education.
Educational Qualification
Professional Experience
- Senior Consultant – Cardiology, Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Teynampet, Chennai
- Head of Department & Senior Consultant Cardiologist, Vijaya Heart Foundation, Vijaya Hospital, Chennai (1996–2019)
- Consultant Cardiologist, King Fahd Hospital, Saudi Arabia (1988–1996)
- Assistant Professor of Cardiology, Madras Medical College & Government General Hospital, Chennai (1982–1988)
- Tutor in Rheumatology, Madras Medical College, Chennai (1979–1980)
Awards & Achievements
- Gold Medal in Radiology – Stanley Medical College (1974)
- Gold Medal in General Surgery – Stanley Medical College (1974)
Professional Memberships
- Indian Medical Association (IMA)
- Cardiological Society of India (CSI)
- Indian Academy of Echocardiography
- Indian Society of Electrocardiography
Research & Publications
- Our Experience on Complex Coronary Interventions – King Fahd Hospital (1995)
- Short-term Safety and Efficacy of Drug-Eluting Stents – Our Results (2006)
- Several national and international publications in cardiology
Conferences Attended
- American College of Cardiology (ACC)
- European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
- Numerous National and International Cardiology Scientific Sessions