Location: Hyderabad, India
30+ years of experience
Designation: Sr. Consultant Cardiothoracic, Transplant, and Minimal Access Surgeon
- Qualification: MBBS, M.S., M.Ch, DNB, SMP (IIM C), and a D.Sc
- Specialization: Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon
- Works At: Apollo Hospital
About Dr. Alla Gopala Krishna Gokhale
Overview
Dr. A G K Gokhale is a distinguished Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon based in Hyderabad, Telangana. With an impressive experience spanning over 30 years, Dr. Gokhale has established himself as a leading expert in the field of cardiothoracic surgery, specializing in transplant and minimal access surgery. He holds numerous qualifications including MBBS, M.S., M.Ch, DNB, and has enhanced his leadership skills through an SMP at IIM Calcutta, culminating in a D.Sc degree. Dr. Gokhale is known for his commitment to patient care, utilizing advanced surgical techniques to achieve optimal outcomes.
His dedication to the medical profession has been recognized with several prestigious awards, notably the Padmashri Award in 2016, which highlights his contributions to healthcare in India. Dr. Gokhale is proficient in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, and Telugu, allowing him to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population.
As a Senior Consultant in Cardiothoracic, Transplant, and Minimal Access Surgery, he is dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to his patients, ensuring that they receive the best possible treatment tailored to their individual needs. Whether it’s complex cardiac surgeries or minimally invasive procedures, Dr. Gokhale’s expertise, combined with his compassionate bedside manner, has garnered him respect and trust among his peers and patients alike.
Specialization
Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon
Qualification
MBBS, M.S., M.Ch, DNB, SMP (IIM C), and a D.Sc
Experience
- Senior Consultant Cardiothoracic Transplant & Minimal Access Surgeon
- In Hyderabad, now he is practicing as Cardiothoracic, Transplant and Minimal Access Cardiac Surgeon at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee hills
- Before that he worked at Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad (2012-2015),
- Global Hospitals (2003-2012)
- Medicity Hospitals (1996-2003)
- 1995-1996, he did Fellowship at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St Louis, USA, with Dr. Nicholas Kouchoukos and gained experience in the areas of redo coronary artery bypass surgery and aortic aneurysm surgeries and root repairs.
- 1993 to 1995 he worked as a Fellow in cardiothoracic surgery at Westmead Hospital, Sydney.
- 1992-93, he did fellowship in Heart Transplantation and Lung Transplantation at St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney, Australia
- NIMS (1990-92).
- 1990 he was trained in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery at Christian Medical College Hospital, Vellore, and obtained M.Ch and DNB degrees
- (1976–1985) Dr.Alla Gopala Krishna Gokhale obtained his MBBS and MS (General Surgery) from Guntur Medical College, India