Dr. C. Raghu, MD, DM, FACC, FESC, FSCAI, Level 2 Master in Structural Heart Interventions – Pisa University Mentor & Advisor – Cardiology & Structural Heart Program

Dr. C. Raghu is one of India's most accomplished Senior Interventional Cardiologists, with over 25 years of experience in advanced cardiac care, structural heart interventions, and complex coronary procedures. As Mentor & Advisor to Aravinda Hospitals & Advanced Medical Services, he will guide the development of the cardiology and Cath Lab services planned for the upcoming 300-bed multispecialty hospital on the NH44 corridor near Mahabubnagar, Telangana.

This page outlines Dr. Raghu's training and current roles, his areas of expertise, and the mentorship he will provide to the Aravinda Hospitals cardiac team.

About Dr. C. Raghu

Dr. Raghu currently serves as Clinical Director & Senior Interventional Cardiologist at Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda, Hyderabad, and has previously held leadership positions at Aster Prime Hospital and Yashoda Hospitals.

He is an alumnus of AIIMS, New Delhi; Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), Hyderabad; and Institut Cardiovasculaire Paris Sud, France. He further specialised in structural heart interventions through advanced international training at Sant'Anna University, Pisa, Italy, and has completed professional certification from Harvard University.

Areas of Expertise

• Structural heart interventions (TAVR, TEER, TMVR)
• Complex coronary angioplasty (CHIP, CTO, left main, and bifurcation interventions)
• Device closure procedures (ASD, VSD, PDA, PFO)
• Heart failure management and device therapies
• Peripheral vascular and venous interventions
• Advanced cardiac catheterisation and interventional cardiology

Mentorship at Aravinda Hospitals

Dr. C. Raghu will serve as Clinical Mentor and Advisor to Aravinda Hospitals & Advanced Medical Services, guiding the development of our cardiology and Cath Lab services in line with international standards. He is not a full-time consultant at Aravinda Hospitals; his role is advisory, drawing on his experience to shape the cardiology programme from the ground up.

His mentorship will include:

• Clinical guidance in establishing advanced cardiac services
• Development of evidence-based treatment protocols
• Support in Cath Lab planning and workflow optimisation
• Training and mentoring of consultants, nurses, and technicians
• Assistance in implementing global best practices and quality standards
• Strategic advice for introducing advanced structural heart and interventional cardiology programmes

With Dr. Raghu's mentorship, Aravinda Hospitals is committed to building a world-class cardiac care programme that delivers safe, ethical, and patient-centred cardiovascular services to the community—so that families in South Telangana, North Karnataka, and Rayalaseema can access advanced heart care closer to home.

Enquire About Cardiology at Aravinda Hospitals

Aravinda Hospitals is currently under development, and our cardiology and Cath Lab services are being planned under Dr. Raghu's guidance. If you would like to know more about the cardiac programme or the consultants who will serve here, we're here to help.

Call +91 84542 91000 to enquire, or meet our doctors and register your interest to receive updates.