Dr. Prateek Bhatnagar

Dr. Prateek Bhatnagar, the leading Cardiac Surgeon at Virinchi People’s Hospital in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, is widely regarded as the Best Cardiac Surgeon in Hyderabad. With an international reputation, Dr. Bhatnagar attracts patients from around the globe who seek the benefits of his advanced cardiac surgeries. He is especially renowned for his expertise in BIMA bypass surgery, a technique that offers the longest-lasting benefits and is performed without any incisions on the legs.
Dr. Bhatnagar has contributed significantly to medical literature, with his work being highly regarded worldwide. His research is featured in esteemed publications like the Annals of Thoracic Surgery, including studies on ‘Multivessel Total Arterial Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Mesocardia’. He also has ongoing research under publication in Alternate Day Haemodialysis on ‘Combined CABG With La Myxoma Removal in a Chronically Anuric Patient’.
Recognized for his pioneering work, Dr. Bhatnagar was honored as one of the Best Alumni of G.S.V.M. Medical College, Kanpur, during its Golden Jubilee Celebrations in 2007. He received the ‘Outstanding Service to the Society’ award for being a trailblazer in ‘Total Arterial Revascularization With Beating Heart Surgery in India’. In 2015, Dr. Bhatnagar was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by Mahavir International Trust for his pioneering contributions to the latest techniques in bypass surgery and his dedication to helping underprivileged patients.
Dr. Bhatnagar made history by performing the world’s first successful coronary bypass surgery on a rotated heart (mesocardia) on 17th September 2016 and India’s first re-redo (third time) coronary bypass surgery using beating heart total arterial revascularization in 2005.
As one of the world’s leading experts in beating heart coronary bypass surgery, Y grafting surgery, BIMA (Bilateral Internal Mammary Artery) coronary bypass surgery, and total arterial revascularization, Dr. Bhatnagar has established these techniques in Hyderabad. Over the last 18 years, he has demonstrated their safety, security, and significant advantages, performing over 12,000 heart surgeries.
Dr. Bhatnagar is highly skilled in handling complex bypass surgeries, high-risk cases, and redo and re-redo coronary bypass surgeries. His expertise attracts patients from across India and internationally. A frequent faculty member at national and international conferences, Dr. Bhatnagar is also a sought-after speaker.
Dr. Bhatnagar graduated at the top of his MBBS class in 1982, earning ten gold medals. His leadership and comprehensive treatment plans make him a cornerstone of the Best Cardiology in Hyderabad and one of the best cardiac surgeons in India.