Dr. Ashwini Kumar Pasarad

Dr. Ashwini Kumar Pasarad is a Cardiac Surgeon at SPARSH Hospital, Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore, where Dr. Pasarad is a Senior Consultant. Over more than 25 years in adult cardiac surgery, Dr. Pasarad has built particular experience in minimally invasive valve replacement (MICS) and complex mitral valve repair.

Consultations with Dr. Pasarad begin with a careful review of symptoms and previous reports, followed by a plain explanation of the diagnosis, the treatment options, and the benefits and risks of each.

When to See a Cardiac Surgeon

Patients are referred when blocked coronary arteries, a damaged heart valve or an aortic aneurysm need surgical treatment, or when a second opinion on heart surgery is needed.

Treatments and Procedures

• Total arterial off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCAB)
• Minimally invasive valve replacement (MICS) and complex mitral valve repair
• Aortic root surgery, Bentall procedures, and aortic aneurysm replacements
• Adult congenital cardiac reconstructions and re-do cardiac operations

Education and Training

• MBBS, Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Hubli (1999)
• MS (General Surgery), Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh (2003)
• MCh (Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery), All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi (2007)
• Fellowship in Minimally Invasive & Robotic Cardiac Surgery, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Australia

Research and Memberships

Dr. Pasarad stays involved in research and teaching in adult cardiac surgery and has published in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Pasarad is a member of the Indian Association of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS) and IACS.

Patients travelling to Bangalore from other cities or from abroad can request a consultation, a second opinion on existing reports, or a treatment cost estimate before they travel.