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Dr. Sujatha Vipperla
Senior Interventional Cardiologist | Director – Cath Lab
Reg NO : 20452
25 + years Experience
MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Cardiology)
Telugu, English, Hindi
About
Dr. Sujatha Vipperla is one of Andhra Pradesh’s most respected and pioneering cardiologists, with over three decades of clinical experience in non-invasive and interventional cardiology. As the Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Lab at Indus Hospitals, she has supervised and performed over 25,000 cardiac procedures, including thousands of complex PCIs, device closures, and coronary imaging studies. She holds the distinction of being the first woman cardiologist in Andhra Pradesh and has been a leading voice in advocating for women’s cardiovascular health across India. Her ability to combine clinical precision with patient empathy has made her a trusted name in cardiac care throughout the region.
Areas of Expertise :
• Complex Coronary Interventions (CTO, Left Main, Rotablation)
• Coronary Physiology: FFR, iFR, IVUS, OCT
• Valvular Interventions (BMV, BAV)
• Structural Heart Interventions: ASD, PDA, RSOV closures
• Peripheral and Carotid Angioplasties
• Cardiac Imaging & Intravascular Ultrasound
• Women’s Cardiovascular Health
Education & Training :
• Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology (2003 – 2004)
Institut Cardiovasculaire Paris Sud, France
• DM – Cardiology (1997 – 2000)
Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad
• MD – Internal Medicine (1991-1994)
Andhra Medical College, KING GEORGE HOSPITAL Visakhapatnam
• MBBS (1984-1990)
Andhra Medical College, KING GEORGE HOSPITAL Visakhapatnam
Procedures Performed :
• >25,000 Total Cardiac Procedures
• 5,000+ PCIs
• 1,500+ Complex PCIs (LM, Bifurcation, Rotablation, CTOs)
• 1,000+ FFR/Coronary Physiology Studies
• 500+ Device Closures (ASD/VSD/PDA/RSOV)
• 500+ Balloon Mitral & Aortic Valvuloplasties
Academic & Leadership Roles :
• Vice President – WINCARS India (Women in Cardiology and Related Sciences)
• IDevelopment Editor – Indian Journal of Cardiovascular Disease in Women
• Executive Member – Cardiological Society of India, AP Chapter
• Course Director for several national interventional cardiology workshops
• Speaker and live case operator at major national conferences
Clinical Research :
Dr. Sujatha has actively contributed to national and international clinical trials focused on cardiovascular outcomes, including:
• The IKISS-LM Trial (Left Main PCI Strategy)
• The EVACS Study (Alirocumab in ACS)
• PCSK9 Inhibitor Trials
• Diabetes–CV outcome studies (Vildagliptin, Canagliflozin)
Philosophy of Care :
“Every heartbeat matters. Whether it’s a high-risk intervention or a routine screening, I believe in care that’s precise, reassuring, and centered around the patient’s journey.”
— Dr. Sujatha Vipperla
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