Qualifications:

MBBS - Dr. Bhishma completed his undergraduate medical training with a rigorous 12-month internship encompassing all surgical and medical disciplines, including dedicated postings in rural and community health centres.

MD - Internal Medicine He subsequently pursued his MD in Internal Medicine at NRI Academy of Medical Sciences, Guntur (2013–2016), gaining extensive clinical exposure across all major super-specialties over three years of postgraduate training.

DM - Cardiology Dr. Bhishma then completed his DM in Cardiology from the Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi (2016–2019), one of India's most prestigious institutions for super-speciality training. This three-year programme provided comprehensive rotation-based training across both invasive and non-invasive cardiology, laying the foundation for his interventional career.

Professional Synopsis:

Dr. Bhishma Chowdary Donepudi is an Interventional Cardiologist at AIG Hospitals, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, a DM Cardiology graduate from the prestigious Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, with a decade of experience in cardiac care specialising in coronary artery interventions and structural heart procedures. He brings deep procedural expertise in Coronary Angiogram, Angioplasty, Primary PCI, Chronic Total Occlusions (CTO), coronary imaging with IVUS and OCT, large bore access and closure techniques, advanced transthoracic and trans-oesophageal echocardiography with strain imaging, right heart catheterisation, pericardiocentesis, and mechanical circulatory support including IABP, ECMO, and IMPELLA management.

A strong advocate for preventive cardiology, Dr. Bhishma actively works to bridge the gap between the clinic and the community by prioritizing patient education. He is dedicated to empowering his patients through clear communication and transparent, evidence-based treatment plans tailored to optimize their long-term cardiovascular health

Areas Of Interest/ Expertise:

Interventional Cardiology

Paper/Poster Presentations:

Research & Published Work

Dr. Bhishma is an active researcher with publications in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC) and presentations at leading international cardiology conferences. His published and presented works include:

• Trans Catheter Mitral Valve-in-Valve Replacement in a Severely Degenerated Bioprosthetic Valve — Published in JACC (2022) and presented at TCTAP.
• Ticking Time Bomb — Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm — Published in JACC (2024).
• Snip the Leaf — Trans Mitral Valve Replacement with Lampoon — Published in JACC (2025).
• The Vanishing Stent: A Rare Case Report of an Extracardiac Migration of a Coronary Stent Published in JACC 2025
• Long-Term Outcomes of Left Main Coronary Artery Stenting — Research Study.
• Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (CMR) Predictors of Clinical Outcomes in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy — Presented at EUROCMR, Italy.
• Stress-Induced Cardiomyopathy with Stage E Cardiogenic Shock: EC-Pella for Myocardial Recovery — Presented at SCAI SHOCK.
• Complex Calcific PCI — Presented at Complex PCI.
• Left Main Primary PCI — The Great Escape When All Roads Are Closed — Presented at INDIA LIVE.
• CATHLAB Nightmare Managed Meticulously — Presented at CHIP.
• Angioplasty from Jaws of Surgery — Presented at CSI.
• Complex Intervention Cases — Presented at EUROPCR 2024.