Certification in Cancer Biology and Therapeutics (HICR, Harvard University, USA)
Angioplasty Training, Washington Adventist Hospital, USA
Left Main Stenting Training, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
Board Certified in Cardio-Oncology, ICOS, USA
Certified in Trans Aortic Valve Replacement, Mehmet Akif Ersoy, Istanbul, Turkey
Expertise:
His expertise includes:
Angioplasty for Triple Vessel Disease, Left Main Coronary Artery Disease, and heavily calcified vessels using advanced techniques like Rotablator (coronary micro drill) and Intra Vascular Lithotripsy.
Bifurcation Disease: Specialized in angioplasty for blocks involving branches.
Failed Bypass Grafting: Expertise in angioplasty for diseased bypass grafts.
Chronic Total Occlusions (CTO): Proficient in angioplasty for completely blocked arteries.
Peripheral Angioplasty: Limb-saving procedures for below-knee disease, Iliac stenting, renal, and carotid angioplasty.
Cardiac Imaging: Skilled in Intra Vascular Ultrasound (IVUS), Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), and Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE).
Trans Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR): Certified at Mehmet Akif Ersoy Hastanesi, Istanbul, Turkey.
Expertise:
Percutaneous Mitral Valve Replacement and right heart interventions.
MitraClip and TriClip: Certified for treating mitral and tricuspid regurgitation at ASV Yasem Hastanesi, Antalya, Turkey.
Structural Heart Interventions: Device closure of septal defects, Ductus Arteriosus, AV fistulas, and more.
Certified in Left Main Stenting at Asan Medical Centre, Seoul, South Korea.
Trained in coronary interventions at Washington Adventist Hospital, USA.
Cardio-Oncology: Dr. Gopal is a board-certified cardio-Oncologist specializing in managing heart problems associated with cancer treatments. He ensures safe and uninterrupted cancer therapy by preventing, monitoring, and treating all cancer-related cardiac issues.
Preventive Cardiology: Focused on the prevention of cardiac events, Dr. Gopal is dedicated to promoting heart health and preventing cardiovascular diseases.
Unique Expertise:
Dr. Rakesh Gopal is the only cardiologist certified in both oncology and cardio-oncology, offering a unique blend of expertise to his patients.