Location: Chennai, India
15+ years of experience
Designation: Cardiology
- Qualification: MD,FRCP, DM, DNB, FESC
- Specialization: Cardiologist
- Works At: Apollo Speciality Hospital Vanagaram
About Dr. Rakesh Gopal
Dr. Rakesh Gopal is a distinguished cardiologist based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with over 22 years of experience in the field of cardiology. He is highly regarded for his expertise in interventional cardiology, specializing in complex coronary procedures, including angioplasty for triple vessel disease and left main coronary artery disease. Dr. Gopal has extensive experience with challenging cases, utilizing advanced techniques such as the Rotablator for coronary micro-drilling and intra-vascular lithotripsy. He is adept at angioplasty for heavily calcified vessels and bifurcation disease, as well as interventions for chronic totally occluded arteries and revascularization of diseased bypass grafts. His skills extend to peripheral angioplasty, addressing limb-saving measures, renal, and carotid angioplasties.
In addition to his interventional prowess, Dr. Gopal is a trained cardio oncologist, uniquely specializing in managing cardiovascular issues in cancer patients. He provides comprehensive assessment and treatment to ensure the safety and continuity of curative cancer therapy, focusing on the prevention, monitoring, and management of cardiac complications related to cancer.
Dr. Gopal’s impressive qualifications include a Medical Degree (MD) in General Medicine, fellowship in cardiology (FRCP) from Glasgow, and a DNB in Cardiology. He has honed his skills with specialized training in trans aortic valve implantation at Mehmet Akif Ersoy Hospital in Istanbul and undertook angioplasty training at Washington Adventist Hospital in the USA and Asan Medical Centre in Seoul, Korea. Additionally, he holds certification from Harvard University in cardio-oncology, demonstrating his commitment to advancing cardiac care alongside oncology.
Fluent in multiple languages including English, Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi, Odia, Bengali, and Assamese, Dr. Gopal is well-equipped to cater to a diverse patient demographic, ensuring clear communication and compassionate care.
Specialization
Cardiologist
Qualification
MD,FRCP, DM, DNB, FESC
Experience
- In Clinical Research
- Certified in Good clinical practice
- Good knowledge of computers and experience liasing with software firms in development of high end operational medical software currently in use at major institutes of cardiology. Has developed and tested own software.
- All duties and responsibilities as an investigator in international randomized clinical trials
- Experience in conducting studies in collaboration with three International Universities: Maxplanc University, Clinique Pastuer, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and Indian Council of Medical Research.
- Editor of the book Cardiovascular Interventional Trials Update, published by Asia Pacific Interventional Cardiology India Educational Trust and Mathew Foundation.
- In Diagnostics
- Right and Left Heart Catheterization
- Exercise Testing
- Echo Cardiography – Trans Thoracic, Trans Esophageal, Contrast Echo, Stress Echo Cardiography and Myocardial Strain Rate Imaging.
- Cardiac CT and CT Coronary Angiography
- As Investigator / Co Investigator
- Aristotle study
- Pixel Trial, randomized trial of direct stenting versus pre dilatation and stenting in small vessel coronary disease
- E Cypher registry
- Decode Trial, comparison of Sirolimus drug eluting stent with non coated stents in diabetic patients
- Indicor study on comparison of Paclitaxel eluting Taxus stent and Coroflex please stent
- Family study of patients of Indian origin with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and novel mutations, in association with Max Plank Institute of Physiological
- Research of Germany.
- Comparison of Vascular Closure Devices, Perclose, Angioseal, Closure PAD versus digital
- compression.
- Project on prevention of contrast induced nephropathy in patients receiving high dose radio contrast agents – Ongoing
- Randomized trial of weekly oral Azithromycin versus daily oral Penicillin in prevention of recurrence of rheumatic fever. Randomized controlled trial of oral Pefloxacin , Amoxycilline, Cotrimoxazole in respiratory tract infections.
- Immunological characterization of Brugia malayi micro filariae, in association with London school of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.
- Prospective study of haemotological role in snake bites.
- Research assistant in Filariasis Chemotherapy Unit, Indian Council of Medical Research FCU, Medical College, Alleppey.
- Interventional Cardiology
- Proficiently skilled in All Complex Coronary Interventions, including Rotablation, Bifurcation Angioplasty, Chronic Total Occlusions, Left Main Stenting, Cutting Balloon, IABP assisted procedures, Distal Protection Devices, Graft Interventions and Primary PCI.
- Peripheral Angioplasty, Renal Angioplasty, Carotid Interventions. Expertise in limb salvage procedures and below popliteal disease angioplasty.
- Interventions for Valvular Heart Disease, Mitral, Aortic, Pulmonary Balloon Valvotomies, Initiation for Trans Aortic Valve replacement.
- Good expertise with Trans Septal puncture.