Dr. M Kathiresan is a distinguished Cardiologist with over 20 years of experience, currently practicing at Apollo Speciality Hospitals, OMR. His impressive academic credentials include MBBS, MD (Medicine), DM (Cardiology), and FNB (Interventional Cardiology)—a testament to his extensive training and unwavering commitment to cardiac care excellence.
Fluent in multiple languages, Dr. Kathiresan ensures clear and compassionate communication with patients from diverse backgrounds. His patient-centric approach focuses on understanding each individual’s unique medical history and health concerns, enabling him to deliver accurate diagnoses and personalized treatment plans.
Beyond medical treatment, Dr. Kathiresan believes in educating his patients about their conditions, empowering them to take an active role in their healthcare journey. His empathetic care, combined with a strong emphasis on long-term heart health management, helps build lasting trust with his patients.
Committed to continuous learning and collaboration, he stays updated with the latest advancements in cardiology and works closely with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and integrated care. His dedication to improving cardiovascular health outcomes has earned him the trust and respect of both patients and peers.
- 2016-Till date- Consultant interventional Cardiologist in Apollo Main hospital,Greams road and Apollo Speciality hospital, OMR
- 2015-2016- Consultant Interventional Cardiologist in Kauvery hospital ,Chennai
- 2013-2014 -Consultant Interventional Cardiologist and Associate professor in SRM hospital,Chennai
- 2009-2012-Consultant Interventional Cardiologist and Fellowship Interventional Cardiology in Madras Medical Mission, Chennai
Memberships
- MBBS-Stanley Medical College(1992-1998)
- MD-(General Medicine)-Madurai Medical College(1999-2002)
- DM-(Cardiology)-Madras Medical College(2005-2008)
- FNB-(Interventional Cardiology)- Madras Medical Mission(2009-2011)
- FESC-Fellow Of European Society Of Cardiology
- FSCAI-Fellow Of Society Of Cardiovascular Angiography And Interventions
- CSI- Cardiology Society Of India
- EHFA-European Heart Failure Association
Awards
- Thrombus with multiple collaterals, PCI optimization with intracoronary imaging, EUROPCR, Paris, France, 2015
- Left Main bifurcation treated by TAP Technique, EUROPCR, Paris, France, 2014
- Partial Preinflation Technique to position an oscillating stent in ostial LAD, EUROPCR, Paris, France, 2013
- Left Main Bifurcation Disease-IVUS Optimization, TCT, San Francisco, USA,2013
- OCT Evaluation of Hazy lesion-Thrombus with multiple collaterals, Imaging & Physiology Summit, Seoul, South Korea 2013
- Best Case Award Session: A novel stenting technique-DK Crush for bifurcation lesion, INDIALIVE, NewDelhi,2012
- Winner - All India Cardiology Young Scholar Award 2008
- 1st Rank Holder in DM Cardiology Entrance Examination
- Radial Interventions and FMD-Can we predict RA spasm? ASIAPCR, Singapore
Reseach & Publications
- Temporal variations in flow mediated dilatation after transradial interventions
- EUROINTERVENTION vol 7 sup M May 2011.373.
- Efficacy of Nicorandil in preventing radial artery spasm during transradial interventions
- EUROINTERVENTION vol 7 sup M May 2011.367.
- Efficacy of different balloon sizing methods on the outcomes in Balloon Mitral Valvotomy
- INDIAN HEART JOURNAL 2011:63:558
- Co author of chapter “ Stem cell therapy in Acute Myocardial Infarction” in text book of STEMI interventions by Dr. Sameer Mehta. 2010
- EMPHASIS – HF trial, the effect of Epelerinone versus placebo on cardiovascular mortality and heart failure and hospitalization in subjects with NYHA class II chronic systolic heart failure (Co-Investigator)
- BIOFLOW INDIA trial - Safety and clinical performance of the drug eluting Orsiro stent in the treatment of patients with single de novo coronary artery lesion in an Indian population (Co-Investigator)
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