Trust score 8/100
Dr. Jayakeerthi Y Rao
👤 8 years of experience
11,148+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
7
Publications
6
Languages spoken
About
Dr. Jayakeerthi Yoganarasimha Rao is a Consultant Cardiologist, Electrophysiologist and Heart Failure specialist at Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi. He has 25 years of experience in cardiology and has trained and worked in leading hospitals in India and Europe. He speaks English, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam.
Dr. Jayakeerthi provides advanced care for a wide range of cardiac conditions, with expertise in complex coronary interventions using intravascular ultrasound, optical coherence tomography, fractional flow reserve, atherectomy and intravascular lithotripsy. He performs electrophysiologic procedures including atrial fibrillation ablation, ventricular tachycardia ablation, cryoballoon ablation, pulsed field ablation, and electrophysiologic studies. His practice also includes device implantation and management, covering pacemakers, defibrillators, heart failure devices, Micra leadless pacemakers, subcutaneous and extravascular defibrillators, and pacemaker lead extraction. He is experienced in cardiac biopsy for cardiomyopathy evaluation and transplant follow-up, renal denervation, and inferior vena cava filter placement and retrieval.
He earned his MBBS and MD in General Medicine from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, and completed a DM in Cardiology at St John’s Medical College, Bangalore. He holds a postgraduate qualification in cardiac electrophysiology and pacing from UZ Brussels, Belgium, and completed a postgraduate course in heart failure at the University of Zurich, Switzerland. He also undertook a transplant and assist device observership at the German Heart Institute in Berlin. He is certified as a Cardiac Device Specialist (CCDS) by the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners, and holds EHRA certification in cardiac electrophysiology and HFA certification in heart failure.
Dr. Jayakeerthi is a member of the Cardiology Society of India, Indian Heart Rhythm Society, European Heart Failure Association and European Heart Rhythm Association. His research and publications include work on atrial fibrillation ablation, ventricular arrhythmias, perioperative cardiovascular risk, myocardial infarction complications and cardiac manifestations of lymphoma.
Dr. Jayakeerthi provides advanced care for a wide range of cardiac conditions, with expertise in complex coronary interventions using intravascular ultrasound, optical coherence tomography, fractional flow reserve, atherectomy and intravascular lithotripsy. He performs electrophysiologic procedures including atrial fibrillation ablation, ventricular tachycardia ablation, cryoballoon ablation, pulsed field ablation, and electrophysiologic studies. His practice also includes device implantation and management, covering pacemakers, defibrillators, heart failure devices, Micra leadless pacemakers, subcutaneous and extravascular defibrillators, and pacemaker lead extraction. He is experienced in cardiac biopsy for cardiomyopathy evaluation and transplant follow-up, renal denervation, and inferior vena cava filter placement and retrieval.
He earned his MBBS and MD in General Medicine from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, and completed a DM in Cardiology at St John’s Medical College, Bangalore. He holds a postgraduate qualification in cardiac electrophysiology and pacing from UZ Brussels, Belgium, and completed a postgraduate course in heart failure at the University of Zurich, Switzerland. He also undertook a transplant and assist device observership at the German Heart Institute in Berlin. He is certified as a Cardiac Device Specialist (CCDS) by the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners, and holds EHRA certification in cardiac electrophysiology and HFA certification in heart failure.
Dr. Jayakeerthi is a member of the Cardiology Society of India, Indian Heart Rhythm Society, European Heart Failure Association and European Heart Rhythm Association. His research and publications include work on atrial fibrillation ablation, ventricular arrhythmias, perioperative cardiovascular risk, myocardial infarction complications and cardiac manifestations of lymphoma.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr. Jayakeerthi Y Rao
Education & training
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2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2014–2018 Residency · Cardiology
Career & appointments
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2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Cardiology
Malpractice insurance:
Allianz Professional · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiac consultation | 99244 | 2,203 |
| Echocardiogram | 93306 | 604 |
| Stress test | 93015 | 2,506 |
| Holter monitor | 93225 | 135 |
| Coronary angiography | 93454 | 2,976 |
| PCI / coronary stent | 92928 | 238 |
| Pacemaker implantation | 33208 | 669 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New patient consultation (60m) | 60 min | in_clinic|telemed | 240.00 EUR |
| Follow-up consultation (30m) | 30 min | in_clinic|telemed|phone | 120.00 EUR |
| Stress test | 60 min | in_clinic | 1,080.00 EUR |
| Holter monitor | 30 min | in_clinic | 480.00 EUR |
| Coronary angiography | 120 min | in_clinic | 360.00 EUR |
| PCI / coronary stent | 60 min | in_clinic | 600.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 8 · i10: 3
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Validation of clinical scoring in Cardiology
DOI: 10.8714/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 36022293 · cited by 121
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Long-term follow-up of Cardiology across AE
DOI: 10.9126/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 31526041 · cited by 59
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Validation of clinical scoring in Cardiology
DOI: 10.4072/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 32147242 · cited by 189
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Cardiology European Annual Congress (Cardiology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Cardiology National Society Meeting · Abu Dhabi · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Cardiology — Abu Dhabi · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- European Society of Cardiology (ESC) — Member · Since 2019
- American Heart Association (AHA) — Member · Since 2019
- EAPCI — Member · Since 2019
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2019
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Cardiology
- Awareness When should you see a cardiology?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · jayakeerthi.y.rao@euroclinics.example
Location
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Recent reviews
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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