Dr. Sunil Gundumala is a distinguished cardiac surgeon with extensive training and over a decade of surgical experience in adult and pediatric cardiothoracic procedures. A graduate of Andhra Medical College (M.B.B.S) and a DrNB (Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery) from the National Board of Examinations, Dr. Gundumala specializes in complex congenital cardiac surgery, valve repair techniques, and heart transplantation.
He is proficient in independently performing a range of procedures including mitral valve replacement double valve replacement (DVR), Glenn shunts and defect closures (ASD/VSD).
In congenital cardiac surgery, he has assisted in high-acuity neonatal and pediatric cases such as arterial switch, atrial switch (Senning), double switch, Nikaidoh procedure, TAPVC correction, truncus arteriosus repair, TOF repair, and Fontan/BD Glenn procedures.
In thoracic and vascular domains, he has contributed to procedures including video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), lobectomy, pneumonectomy, mediastinal exploration, and complex aortic aneurysm repairs, including thoraco-abdominal dissection and elephant trunk technique.
Dr. Gundumala has held key roles in reputed institutions such as Vivekananda Polyclinic, Health World Hospital Durgapur, and Madras Medical Mission, where he trained and contributed to high-volume cardiac programs. His early career included emergency response service with Fortis Escorts and FALCK India, where he managed disaster care and aeromedical transfers. Committed to advancing cardiac science, he has presented clinical cases and e-posters at various national and international cardiothoracic conferences.
Fluent in English, Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil, Dr. Gundumala is known for his precision, leadership, and patient-centric approach. His reputation as a trusted cardiac surgeon is built on technical expertise, compassionate care, and commitment to surgical excellence.
Ex-consultant cardiac surgery - Vivekananda polyclinic and institute of medical science
Ex-Consultant pediatrics cardiac surgery - Health World Hospital, Durgapur, West Bengal
Ex-Senior Resident, Madras Medical Mission, Chennai
Ex-Emergency response physician - FALCK India
Ex-Emergency response physician - Fortis Escorts New Delhi
Professional Memberships
Indian Association of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS)
Society of Minimally Invasive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons of India (SMICTSI)
Cardiological Society of India (CSI)
Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
Vascular Society of India (VSI)
Publications
Diksha SR, Vijay Aggarwal SG. Fetal Complete Heart Block. A Successful Surgical Permanent Pacemaker Implantation in a Small for Gestational Age Baby (2.4 Kg): A Case report and Mini Review. Journal of Clinical Cardiology and Cardiovascular Interventions. 2024;7(12):2641-0419.
