Dr. M. Kathiresan, MD, DM, FNB, is a senior consultant interventional cardiologist with over 17 years of post-specialisation experience, widely respected for his expertise in complex coronary interventions, high-risk angioplasty procedures and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Known for his calm approach, technical precision, and ethical clinical judgement, Dr. Kathiresan has treated thousands of patients with complex heart conditions, helping them return to active and confident lives.
Dr. Kathiresan is a high-volume interventional cardiologist with special expertise in CHIP (Complex High-Risk Indicated Procedures). His practice focuses on treating patients with advanced, calcified, multi-vessel, and high-risk coronary artery disease using state-of-the-art techniques.
He has successfully performed over 16,000 interventional cardiac procedures, including both coronary and non-coronary interventions.
His areas of expertise include:
Qualification | Specialisation | Duration | Institution | University / Board |
FNB | Interventional Cardiology | Feb 2009 – Feb 2011 | Madras Medical Mission, Chennai | National Board of Examinations, New Delhi |
DM | Cardiology | Sep 2005 – Aug 2008 | Madras Medical College, Chennai | The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University |
MD | General Medicine | Dec 1999 – Mar 2003 | Madurai Medical College, Madurai | The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University |
MBBS |
| Sep 1992 – Jan 1998 | Stanley Medical College, Chennai | The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University |
Dr. Kathiresan completed his DM in Cardiology from Madras Medical College, one of India’s most prestigious government medical institutions. He then pursued a dedicated two-year Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology (FNB) at the Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Madras Medical Mission, a high-volume tertiary cardiac centre known for complex procedures.
This structured and intensive fellowship training laid the foundation for his long-standing focus on advanced coronary interventions.
He then underwent advanced training in world renowned international centres in France, Japan and South Korea.
Over the years, Dr. Kathiresan has served as a consultant interventional cardiologist at several renowned institutions, contributing to both patient care and program development.
He has worked at:
His experience across high-volume centres allows him to handle complex and emergency cardiac cases with confidence and consistency.
Dr. Kathiresan is actively involved in advancing interventional cardiology education in India. He is a Key Opinion Leader and national faculty member at major cardiology conferences and is frequently invited to share his expertise on complex angioplasty techniques.
He regularly:
His clinical excellence and academic merit have been recognised through multiple awards, including:
He has also contributed to peer-reviewed national journals, with recent publications focusing on coronary revascularisation strategies and hypertension management in the Indian population.
Dr. Kathiresan believes that advanced technology must be paired with compassionate care. He places strong emphasis on:
His approach is especially valued by patients seeking advanced personalized interventional care, high-risk angioplasty, or alternatives to bypass surgery.
