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Dr. M. Dhev Anand

  • M.D. (Anesthesiology), PDCC (Cardiothoracic Anesthesia)

Professional Summary

Highly skilled and specialized Consultant Cardiac Anaesthesiologist currently heading Cardiac Anesthesia services at KG Hospital. Extensively trained in advanced anesthesia techniques for complex cardiac surgical procedures, including adult and pediatric cardiac surgery, minimally invasive operations, and thoracic interventions. Well-versed in intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and dedicated to delivering excellent perioperative and intensive critical care.

Specialized Expertise

Trained in Anesthesia for Minimally Invasive and Robotic-Assisted Cardiac Surgeries:

  • Minimally Invasive – Robotic-Assisted Off-Pump Beating Heart Multi-Vessel Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG).
  • Minimally Invasive Multi-Vessel Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
  • Minimally Invasive Valve Replacement / Valve Repair Surgery.
  • Minimally Invasive Double Valve Replacement.
  • Minimally Invasive Valve Replacement with Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
  • Robotic-Assisted Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Closure.
  • Robotic-Assisted Valve Replacement Surgery.

Education & Professional Qualifications

  • PDCC (Post Doctoral Fellowship Course) in Cardiothoracic Anesthesia (2010–2011) — Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Trivandrum.
  • M.D. in Anesthesiology (2007–2010) — Government Medical College, Surat, South Gujarat University.
  • MBBS (2001–2007) — IRT Perundurai Medical College, Erode, Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University.

Professional Experience

  • Current: Consultant Cardiac Anaesthesia, KG Hospital, Coimbatore.
  • 2021–2024: Consultant Cardiac Anesthesiologist & Head of Department of Anesthesiology (Diploma National Board), Vadamalayan Hospital, Madurai / Dindigul.
  • 2012–2021: Senior Consultant Cardiac Anesthesiologist, G.K.N.M. Hospital, Coimbatore.
  • 2011–2012: Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, PSG IMS&R, Coimbatore.

Clinical Exposure & Logged Cases

  • Adult Cardiac Surgery (Over 4,500 cases): Extensive experience in managing anesthesia for off-pump and on-pump CABG, valve replacements, valve repairs, aortic surgeries (Bentall procedure, aortic aneurysm repair), and pulmonary endarterectomy.
  • Pediatric Cardiac Surgery (Over 1,200 cases): Expert perioperative care for complex congenital heart conditions including ASD, VSD, PDA closures, Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) repair, BD Glenn shunts, Fontan procedures, and arterial switch operations.
  • Thoracic Surgery: Anesthetic management for pneumonectomy, lobectomy, decortication, and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgeries (VATS).
  • Diagnostic & Procedural Skills: Proficient in performing and interpreting intraoperative Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE), performing thoracic epidural blocks, ultrasound-guided internal jugular and femoral venous access, radial/femoral arterial cannulations, and advanced pediatric airway management.

Presentations & Academic Contributions

  • Paper Presentation: "Fiberoptic assisted direct laryngoscopy in paediatric difficult airway (2 cases)" — IACTA, 2011.
  • Case Presentation: "COPD management" — PREP PIV, 2010.
  • PG Debate: "Foreign body trachea" — RACE, 2009.
  • PG Debate: "Management of PIH" — NWZ IAPA, 2008.

Teaching Activities

  • Active educator involved in instructing DNB postgraduates and paramedical staff.
  • Topic Presentations Conducted: Upper & lower limb nerve blocks, muscle relaxants, upper airway anatomy, oxygen transport, CO2 transport, ANS function testing, epidural anaesthesia, controlled mode of ventilation, nebulizers, O2 delivery devices, ABC, practice guidelines for peri-operative blood transfusion, RA in children, breathing circuits, and journal club.
  • Case Presentations Guided: Mitral stenosis, ischemic heart disease, tetralogy of fallot, COPD, bronchial asthma, bronchiectasis, liver cirrhosis, obstructive jaundice, chronic renal failure, aneurysm clipping, cleft lip & palate, scoliosis, TURP, etc.

Professional Objectives & Interests

  • Deeply interested in advancing pediatric cardiac anesthesia, transplant anesthesia, emergency medicine, and critical care infrastructure.
  • Committed to being part of an organization that utilizes teaching capabilities, fosters continuous learning, and maximizes the potential to serve patients.