Dr. Anitha Rao
Accepting new patientsSenior Consultant, Cardiology · Cardiac Sciences
MBBS · MD (Medicine) · DM (Cardiology) · FSCAI
18 years experience8,000+ angioplastiesEnglish · Kannada · HindiMahadevapura
About Dr. Rao
Dr. Anitha Rao leads the interventional cardiology programme at KIMS Mahadevapura. Over 22 years they have performed more than 8,000 coronary interventions, with a special focus on complex angioplasty, left main disease and primary angioplasty for heart attack. Patients know them for one habit: drawing the angiogram by hand and explaining every option before recommending one.
Areas of expertise
Complex coronary angioplastyPrimary angioplasty (STEMI)Left main interventionsIntravascular imaging (IVUS/OCT)Rotational atherectomyStructural heart diseaseChronic total occlusionsPreventive cardiology
OPD timings
MahadevapuraMonday - Saturday9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
MahadevapuraMonday, Wednesday, Friday5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Timings can change on procedure days. Booking always shows live slots.
Conditions treated & procedures performed
Conditions
Coronary artery diseaseHeart attack and unstable anginaChest pain under evaluationHeart failureHigh blood pressure and cholesterolValve disease
Procedures
Coronary angiographyAngioplasty and stentingIVUS and OCT guided interventionBalloon valvuloplastyPacemaker implantationRight heart catheterisation
What patients say
★★★★★ 4.9 · 320 reviews“She drew my angiogram on paper and walked me through every option. I never felt rushed into the stent.”
Ramesh V. · Angioplasty · Feb 2026
“My father reached at 1am with chest pain. Dr. Rao's team had the artery open before sunrise.”
Deepa S. · Primary angioplasty · Dec 2025
Book with Rao
In-person at Mahadevapura, or video consult.
Next slot today, 4:30 PM
Good to know
Consult duration is typically 15-20 minutesBring previous ECG, echo or angiogram reportsCashless insurance accepted at this unit
Part of
Cardiac Sciences
Centre of Excellence