Dr. B. Soma Raju
Chairman & Chief of Cardiology, CARE Hospitals; Co-Founder, CARE Hospitals Group
Experience
55 years
Rating
4.8 (360 reviews)
Languages
English, Hindi, Telugu
Location
Hyderabad, India
About the doctor
Dr. B. Soma Raju (Padma Shri) is co-founder of CARE Hospitals Group and a pioneer of affordable indigenous cardiac care in India. His career of 55 years spans clinical, academic and innovation roles, with a particular focus on democratising complex cardiac therapies. He co-invented the "Kiran" coronary stent, one of the world's most affordable drug-eluting stents, enabling access to interventional cardiology across tier-2 and tier-3 Indian cities, and has been conferred the Swasth Bharat Samman (2012) under the 'Path-breaking Innovation' category. Dr. Soma Raju remains a senior consultant at AIG Hospitals Gachibowli and continues to mentor interventional cardiology fellows, with a parallel practice at Sindhu Hospital focused on community cardiac care.
Areas of expertise
Cardiology planning and specialist review
Case evaluation for patients exploring treatment in India
Treatment pathway discussion with hospital coordination
International patient support and next-step guidance
How Livance supports patients here
International patient support
Treatment-pathway guidance
Hospital coordination support
Structured follow-up communication
Consultation journey
Share reports and diagnosis
Receive specialist pathway guidance
Discuss treatment and hospital options
Plan travel and next steps
Associated hospital
Hyderabad, India
Related treatments
Heart Failure Management
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Open treatmentHeart Valve Replacement
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Open treatmentAngioplasty and Stenting
Angioplasty and Stenting in India is chosen by patients looking for quality specialty care, clearer treatment planning and better cost visibility. Livance helps patients understand how angioplasty and stenting is typically evaluated, what treatment pathways may be considered, what affects cost, and how to prepare for hospital stay, attendants and recovery support.
Open treatmentFrequently asked questions
What does Dr. B. Soma Raju specialize in?
Dr. B. Soma Raju focuses on cardiology and supports patients who need clear treatment planning and specialist guidance.
Can Livance help patients connect with this doctor?
Yes. Livance can help organize the next step, treatment planning discussion, and hospital matching around this specialty.
What should patients share before consultation?
It helps to share diagnosis details, scans, reports, current treatment advice and travel timeline before speaking to the team.