Dr. Hitesh J

Dr. Hitesh J is a Cardiac Surgeon at SS SPARSH Hospital, Mysore Road, Bangalore, where Dr. Hitesh is a Consultant. Over more than 15 years in adult cardiac surgery, Dr. Hitesh has built particular experience in aortic and mitral valve replacements and tricuspid annuloplasty.

Consultations with Dr. Hitesh 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

• Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) using arterial and venous conduits
• Aortic and mitral valve replacements and tricuspid annuloplasty
• Peripheral arterial bypass grafting and acute vascular trauma repair
• Intensive care stabilisation of acute postoperative cardiac patients

Education and Training

• MBBS, M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru (2011)
• MS (General Surgery), JJM Medical College, Davangere (2015)
• MCh (Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery), Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research, Bengaluru (2019)

Research and Memberships

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

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.