Dr. Surya Satyagopal Palanki is an eminent Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon with a distinguished career spanning over a decade at the Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), Hyderabad, India. He currently serves as Additional Professor in the Department of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery since November 2024. His previous appointments include:
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Associate Professor (August 2021 – November 2024)
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Assistant Professor (August 2016 – August 2021)
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Senior Resident (August 2015 – August 2016)
Fellowships & Special Training
Dr. Palanki has been recognized for his specialized training and expertise in advanced surgical techniques, critical care, and minimally invasive procedures, including:
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Fellowship in Critical Care Echocardiography (FCCE) – Indian College of Anaesthesiologists & IACTS (2024)
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INSHLT Travel Fellowship for Heart & Lung Transplant training (2021)
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Fellowship in ECMO (FECMO) – The Simulation Society (2021–2022)
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Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery (FMAS) – AMASI (2021)
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Fellowship in Advanced Robotic and Innovative Surgery (FARIS) – Association of Robotic and Innovative Surgeons (2025)
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Fellow of Association of Surgeons of India (FAIS) (2018)
Awards & Recognitions
Dr. Palanki has received numerous prestigious awards for his clinical excellence, research contributions, and community service:
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Research Excellence Award 2024 – Institute of Scholars
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International Best Researcher Award (IISTAC-2025) – International Society for Scientific Network Awards
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Vaidya Ratna Award – Nruthyamala Natyakala Welfare Society & Siri Arts Academy
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Recognized by the Honourable Governor of Telangana for heroic lifesaving intervention (2024)
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Certificates of Appreciation for health initiatives and community impact, including the Asia Book of Records
He has also been recognized with multiple academic prizes during his early career, including the Dr DK Rao Chair of Ophthalmology Prize (2004–2005) and the Sankar Banerjee Memorial Prize in Pathology (2003–2004).
Research & Academic Contributions
Dr. Palanki is a prolific academician and researcher:
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Publications: 27 peer-reviewed articles
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Presentations: 33 national and international conferences
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CME, Webinars, Workshops Attended: 53
Eligibility for Best Academician of the Year
Dr. Surya Satyagopal Palanki’s extensive contributions to Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, his innovative surgical expertise, prolific research output, commitment to academic excellence, and recognition through national and international awards make him eminently eligible for the Best Academician of the Year in scientific laurels.