Interventional Expertise
Dr. G. Sengottuvelu specializes in treating cardiac problems with advanced and minimally invasive heart procedures. Complex coronary treatments and structural heart interventions are within his area of focus, allowing him to provide excellent results and smooth recovery.
Structural Heart Interventions:
• Replacement of the aortic valve via TAVI/TAVR (transcatheter aortic valve replacement) without requiring open-heart surgery
• Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement (TMVR)
• Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Replacement (TPVR)
• Tricuspid Valve Replacement (TTVR)
• Mitral & Tricuspid TEER (also called Mitra Clip) – replacement done instead of repair
Advanced Coronary Interventions:
• Stenting of the Left Main Stenosis and Bifurcation Stenosis
• Primary Angioplasty – emergency heart attack treatment
• Intervention after bypass graft surgery
• Treatment of calcified block by atherectomy, laser, and IVL
• Angiography and PCI (angioplasty) through radial wrist access for faster recovery and fewer complications
A Whole New World of Imaging & Tools:
• OCT and IVUS imaging – imaging inside an artery at high resolution
• Assessment of blood vessel blockages with FFR (Fractional Flow Reserve)
• Removal of advanced plaques through Rotational and Orbital Atherectomy
• Advanced cardiac support tools like Shockwave Lithotripsy, DEB, BVS, and Impella
Experience world-class cardiac care
Honours & Highlights
Over the years, Dr. G. Sengottuvelu has earned a solid reputation both in India and internationally for his work in cardiology:
National Excellence Award in Cardiology:
This was awarded in recognition of his impact on raising treatment options for heart care. His work has helped shape treatment standards and has directly benefited countless patients over the years.
Top Cardiologist (India Today Rankings):
He’s consistently been listed among India’s best not just for his technical skill, but for the trust and results he’s built with his patients over time.
Lifetime Achievement in Interventional Innovation:
A career-spanning honor that reflects the influence of his pioneering techniques. Many of these methods have since become routine in cardiac care centers worldwide.
Contributions to International TAVI Conferences:
He’s been part of some of the largest TAVI conferences around the world—sharing knowledge, exchanging new information through peer-to-peer interactions—real conversations with other top cardiologists, where new ideas are born.
Published Research:
His research is published in top journals like the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, European Heart Journal, and Euro Intervention. But what truly matters is how he applies this knowledge daily to benefit patients in Chennai.
Global Engagement
Dr. G. Sengottuvelu is a well-recognized pioneer in the field of interventional cardiology in India and having performed thousands of successful treatments, he is also deeply involved in academics and mentoring the next generation of cardiologists by sharing his vast knowledge.
Practice Profile
Dr. G Sengottuvelu completed his interventional cardiology fellowship in France under the guidance of renowned
Dr. Marie Claude Morice in 2002 and Complex radial procedures under Dr. Thierry Lefevre and Dr. Yves Louvard. As a primary operator, he has done more than 20,000 procedures. Apart from this, he has over 20 years of teaching experience and has held leadership positions in several esteemed organizations.
Papers Published
Dr. G. Sengottuvelu is the best cardiologist and renowned thought leader in cardiology, having authored numerous research papers published in prestigious journals such as Euro Intervention, Indian Heart Journal, Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC), Catheterization and Cardiovascular Intervention and European Heart Journal. Additionally, as an author, he has contributed immensely to several books in the field of cardiology, further enhancing knowledge sharing.
Expert cardiology in Chennai
Restoring hearts, Reviving lives.