Dr. S. Kalyan Chakravarthy holds DNB Cardiology, the recognised super-specialty qualification for cardiology in India (equivalent to DM Cardiology). With 24+ years in medical practice and 10+ years as a specialist cardiologist, he consults at Vivekananda Hospital for non-invasive cardiac care and coordinates interventional procedures at his affiliated cath lab centre.
Monday to Saturday - Two slots daily
Advance booking recommended. Each slot is 1 hour, so morning and evening fill quickly. Walk-ins accommodated subject to slot availability.
For chest pain, suspected heart attack, or acute cardiac symptoms, the hospital's 24/7 emergency team provides initial assessment, ECG, stabilisation and medical treatment. Cases requiring emergency cath lab intervention (angiography, angioplasty, primary PCI for STEMI) are transferred to the affiliated cath lab centre under medical coordination. Time-critical cardiac emergencies benefit from calling ahead so the team is ready on arrival.
DNB Cardiologist for non-invasive cardiac care and consultation
Dr. S. Kalyan Chakravarthy is a Visiting Consultant Cardiologist at Vivekananda Hospital, Begumpet. He holds an MBBS, MD Internal Medicine, and DNB Cardiology (equivalent to DM Cardiology). With 24+ years of medical practice and 10+ years of specialist cardiology work, he provides consultation, diagnostic testing and medical management of heart conditions at Vivekananda. Interventional procedures requiring cath lab facilities are performed at his affiliated centre.
His clinical practice at Vivekananda focuses on non-invasive cardiology: history, examination, cardiac risk assessment, 2D Echocardiography (heart ultrasound), ECG interpretation, and medical management of heart conditions. Most cardiac patients - those with hypertension, heart failure, high cholesterol, mild valve disease, chest pain evaluation, and preventive cardiology - benefit primarily from expert consultation and structured medical care rather than procedures.
The cardiology department at Vivekananda Hospital is explicitly scoped for consultation and echocardiography, not cath lab interventions. This scope is a strength, not a limitation. Non-invasive cardiology at a quality-controlled secondary hospital, with rapid referral pathway to cath lab when genuinely needed, gives patients accurate diagnosis and appropriate care without unnecessary procedures. Many cardiac problems do not need angioplasty; they need the right medications, lifestyle guidance and long-term follow-up.
For cases requiring intervention - acute coronary syndrome, significant blockage on angiography, valve disease needing replacement, pacemaker-dependent arrhythmias - Dr. Kalyan Chakravarthy transitions the patient to his affiliated cath lab centre where he personally performs or coordinates the procedure. This continuity of care, with the same cardiologist managing you pre-procedure, during intervention, and post-procedure follow-up, is a meaningful benefit.
Not every chest pain needs a stent. Not every irregular heartbeat needs an ablation. The right cardiology care starts with an honest assessment of what you actually need. Many cardiac patients do better with the right medication and lifestyle management than with aggressive intervention.
Qualifications and Training
- MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)
- MD Internal Medicine (3-year post-graduate specialty)
- DNB Cardiology (3-year super-specialty in cardiology, equivalent to DM Cardiology)
- 10+ years of specialist cardiology practice
- 24+ years of medical practice
What Dr. Kalyan Chakravarthy offers at Vivekananda Hospital
Non-invasive cardiac consultation, 2D Echocardiography, ECG, medical management of heart conditions, and preventive cardiology. Interventional cardiology procedures coordinated with his affiliated cath lab centre.
Cardiac Consultation
- Chest pain evaluation
- Palpitation workup
- Breathlessness evaluation
- Pre-operative cardiac clearance
- Second opinion on heart conditions
- Cardiovascular risk assessment
2D Echocardiography
- Heart structure and function assessment
- Ejection fraction measurement
- Valve evaluation (stenosis, regurgitation)
- Heart muscle disorder screening
- Pericardial effusion detection
- Congenital heart defect screening
Hypertension & Cholesterol
- Hypertension diagnosis and control
- Resistant hypertension evaluation
- Cholesterol management
- Statin prescription and monitoring
- Cardiovascular risk reduction
- Target-organ damage assessment
Heart Failure Management
- Heart failure diagnosis and staging
- Medication optimisation
- Fluid status monitoring
- Heart failure follow-up
- Device therapy evaluation (referral)
- Lifestyle and diet counselling
Arrhythmia Evaluation
- Palpitation workup with ECG
- Atrial fibrillation management
- Bradycardia evaluation
- Holter monitoring coordination
- Anticoagulation decisions
- Pacemaker/ablation referral
Preventive Cardiology
- Cardiovascular risk stratification
- Family history risk assessment
- Diabetes and heart disease
- Smoking cessation counselling
- Exercise and diet guidance
- Annual cardiac health checks
Procedures requiring cath lab facilities - coronary angiography, angioplasty with stent, primary PCI for heart attack, pacemaker implantation, electrophysiology studies and ablation, valve interventions - are performed by Dr. Kalyan Chakravarthy at his affiliated cath lab centre. Vivekananda Hospital provides the pre-procedure evaluation, medical optimisation and post-procedure follow-up.
- Chest pain, tightness, or pressure (especially on exertion)
- Breathlessness on routine activity or lying flat
- Palpitations or irregular heartbeat
- Sudden episodes of dizziness or fainting
- Swelling of feet or ankles (possible heart failure)
- Fatigue with reduced exercise capacity
- Known hypertension or diabetes needing cardiac screening
- Strong family history of heart disease (screening)
- Pre-operative cardiac clearance for major surgery
- Elevated cholesterol or abnormal ECG on routine check
Frequently asked questions
How do I book an appointment with Dr. Kalyan Chakravarthy?
What is the difference between DM Cardiology and DNB Cardiology?
Can I get an angiogram or angioplasty at Vivekananda Hospital?
What happens if I have a heart attack and come to Vivekananda?
What is 2D Echocardiography and why do I need it?
I have high blood pressure but feel fine. Do I need a cardiologist?
What is preventive cardiology?
Do I need a cardiologist before non-cardiac surgery?
Are cardiology consultations and tests covered by insurance?
What should I bring for my first cardiology visit?
Consult Dr. Kalyan Chakravarthy for cardiac care
Mon-Sat: 9:00-10:00 AM + 4:00-5:00 PM. Advance booking recommended for 1-hour slots.