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Dr. Divya Marina Fernandes
Interventional Cardiologist
- Dr. Divya Marina Fernandes is an Interventional Cardiologist with 10+ experience.
- Her expertise lies in primary coronary interventions, permanent pacemaker, CRT, ICD, Implants, Acute coronary syndrome, Angiogram, Coronary angioplasties. She has successfully operated over 500+ coronary angiograms and 100+ coronary angioplasties.
- Dr. Fernandes completed her MBBS from the reputed Sree Siddhartha Medical College & Hospital followed by MD in Internal Medicine from Father Muller Medical College & Hospital. Later she did DNB in Cardiology from the well known Fortis Hospital, Bangalore.
- Under her credit, there are both national and international publications accredited in the indexed journals and she is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's, worldwide conferences to talk about coronary interventions.
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- Dr. Divya Marina Fernandes is an Interventional Cardiologist with 10+ experience.
- Her expertise lies in primary coronary interventions, permanent pacemaker, CRT, ICD, Implants, Acute coronary syndrome, Angiogram, Coronary angioplasties. She has successfully operated over 500+ coronary angiograms and 100+ coronary angioplasties.
- Dr. Fernandes completed her MBBS from the reputed Sree Siddhartha Medical College & Hospital followed by MD in Internal Medicine from Father Muller Medical College & Hospital. Later she did DNB in Cardiology from the well known Fortis Hospital, Bangalore.
- Under her credit, there are both national and international publications accredited in the indexed journals and she is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's, worldwide conferences to talk about coronary interventions.

Dr. S Venkatesh
Interventional Cardiologist
- Dr. S Venkatesh is a prominent Interventional Cardiologist with over 30 years of experience.
- He is proficient in Coronary, Valvular, Peripheral & other interventional procedures in the Cardiac cath lab and is involved in preventive cardiology practice.
- After completing his MBBS from Dr. B R Ambedkar Medical College, Bangalore in 1992, he also completed MD (Internal Medicine) from PGIMER, Chandigarh where he was the batch topper & and won the First Order Medal.
- He also completed his DM (Cardiology) from PGIMER, Chandigarh in 2001.
- Dr. Venkatesh has successfully established the Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVI or TAVR) program at Aster RV Hospital.
- He is credited with the first combined TAVI with the Rota-stenting procedure in Karnataka.
- He also performed the first valve-in-valve TAVI in Karnataka state and the second valve-in-valve Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement (TMVR) procedure in Bangalore.
- He is credited with performing the First Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVI or TAVR) at Fortis Hospital Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore.
- Dr. Venkatesh has nearly 15,000 diagnostic catheterizations and more than 3500 interventional procedures in the catheterization laboratory.
- He has performed numerous percutaneous and hybrid repairs of thoracic aortic aneurysms & dissections (TEVAR) and done Aortic Stent Grafting for Abdominal Aorta Aneurysms (EVAR for AAA).
- Dr. Venkatesh is experienced in implanting Single & Dual Chamber pacemakers, ICDs, and Biventricular pacemakers.
- He is an expert in the medical management of Ischemic Heart disease, Congestive Heart Failure, Hypertension, and Various cardiac issues in Diabetic & kidney patients.
- He is fluent in Kannada, English, Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi.
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- Dr. S Venkatesh is a prominent Interventional Cardiologist with over 30 years of experience.
- He is proficient in Coronary, Valvular, Peripheral & other interventional procedures in the Cardiac cath lab and is involved in preventive cardiology practice.
- After completing his MBBS from Dr. B R Ambedkar Medical College, Bangalore in 1992, he also completed MD (Internal Medicine) from PGIMER, Chandigarh where he was the batch topper & and won the First Order Medal.
- He also completed his DM (Cardiology) from PGIMER, Chandigarh in 2001.
- Dr. Venkatesh has successfully established the Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVI or TAVR) program at Aster RV Hospital.
- He is credited with the first combined TAVI with the Rota-stenting procedure in Karnataka.
- He also performed the first valve-in-valve TAVI in Karnataka state and the second valve-in-valve Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement (TMVR) procedure in Bangalore.
- He is credited with performing the First Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVI or TAVR) at Fortis Hospital Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore.
- Dr. Venkatesh has nearly 15,000 diagnostic catheterizations and more than 3500 interventional procedures in the catheterization laboratory.
- He has performed numerous percutaneous and hybrid repairs of thoracic aortic aneurysms & dissections (TEVAR) and done Aortic Stent Grafting for Abdominal Aorta Aneurysms (EVAR for AAA).
- Dr. Venkatesh is experienced in implanting Single & Dual Chamber pacemakers, ICDs, and Biventricular pacemakers.
- He is an expert in the medical management of Ischemic Heart disease, Congestive Heart Failure, Hypertension, and Various cardiac issues in Diabetic & kidney patients.
- He is fluent in Kannada, English, Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi.

Dr. G Dimpu Edwin Jonathan
Interventional Cardiologist
- Dr. G Dimpu Edwin Jonathan is an Interventional Cardiologist with over 12 years of experience.
- He specializes in arterial thrombolysis, Primary Angioplasty in Myocardial Infarction (PAMI), carotid angioplasty and stenting, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, and arrhythmia treatment.
- He completed his MBBS (2005) and MD (General Medicine) (2013), both from Christian Medical College, Vellore.
- Dr. Jonathan also holds a DM (Cardiology) from Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences & Research, Bengaluru (Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences), 2017, and was also awarded the University Gold medal for the highest marks.
- He is fluent in English, Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Bengali.
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- Dr. G Dimpu Edwin Jonathan is an Interventional Cardiologist with over 12 years of experience.
- He specializes in arterial thrombolysis, Primary Angioplasty in Myocardial Infarction (PAMI), carotid angioplasty and stenting, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, and arrhythmia treatment.
- He completed his MBBS (2005) and MD (General Medicine) (2013), both from Christian Medical College, Vellore.
- Dr. Jonathan also holds a DM (Cardiology) from Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences & Research, Bengaluru (Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences), 2017, and was also awarded the University Gold medal for the highest marks.
- He is fluent in English, Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Bengali.

Dr. Sharol Ashma Menezes
Interventional Cardiologist
- Dr. Sharol Ashma Menezes is an Interventional Cardiologist with over 14 years of experience.
- Her areas of expertise include General Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Cardiac Catheterization, Angioplasty and Stenting, and Cardiovascular Imaging.
- Her educational qualifications include MBBS from S Nijalingappa Medical College & Hospital in Bagalkot in 2009, MD (Internal Medicine) from Father Muller Medical College & Hospital in Mangalore, 2013, DNB (Cardiology) from Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, 2019, FNB (Interventional Cardiology) from Max Hospital, Saket, Delhi, 2021.
- She is fluent in English, Hindi, and Kannada.
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- Dr. Sharol Ashma Menezes is an Interventional Cardiologist with over 14 years of experience.
- Her areas of expertise include General Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Cardiac Catheterization, Angioplasty and Stenting, and Cardiovascular Imaging.
- Her educational qualifications include MBBS from S Nijalingappa Medical College & Hospital in Bagalkot in 2009, MD (Internal Medicine) from Father Muller Medical College & Hospital in Mangalore, 2013, DNB (Cardiology) from Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, 2019, FNB (Interventional Cardiology) from Max Hospital, Saket, Delhi, 2021.
- She is fluent in English, Hindi, and Kannada.
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Dr. Shyam Sunder
Interventional Cardiologist
- Dr. Shyam Sunder is a renowned Interventional Cardiologist with over 37 years of experience.
- His specialized skills encompass patient care and management in the Intensive Coronary Care Unit (ICCU) and outpatient clinics.
- He is proficient in diagnostic cardiac catheterization and interventions, including procedures such as PTCA (Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty), PTA (Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty), and Balloon Valvotomies.
- In addition to this, Dr. Sunder has expertise in pediatric catheterizations and interventions, covering conditions like Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD), Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA), and Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) device closures.
- Dr. Sunder is experienced in performing pacemaker Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT) implantations.
- His skill set also extends to peripheral angioplasty and stenting, including using stent-grafts for aortic aneurysms.
- He holds an MBBS from Kurnool Medical College, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, India (1979-1985), along with an MD (Pediatrics) (1988-1991) and a DNB in Pediatrics (1988-1991), all from the same institution.
- He also obtained a DM in Cardiology from Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India (1992-1995).
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- Dr. Shyam Sunder is a renowned Interventional Cardiologist with over 37 years of experience.
- His specialized skills encompass patient care and management in the Intensive Coronary Care Unit (ICCU) and outpatient clinics.
- He is proficient in diagnostic cardiac catheterization and interventions, including procedures such as PTCA (Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty), PTA (Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty), and Balloon Valvotomies.
- In addition to this, Dr. Sunder has expertise in pediatric catheterizations and interventions, covering conditions like Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD), Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA), and Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) device closures.
- Dr. Sunder is experienced in performing pacemaker Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT) implantations.
- His skill set also extends to peripheral angioplasty and stenting, including using stent-grafts for aortic aneurysms.
- He holds an MBBS from Kurnool Medical College, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, India (1979-1985), along with an MD (Pediatrics) (1988-1991) and a DNB in Pediatrics (1988-1991), all from the same institution.
- He also obtained a DM in Cardiology from Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India (1992-1995).

Dr. Divakar Bhat
Cardiac Surgeon
- Dr. Divakar Bhat is among the nation's renowned Cardiovascular and Vascular surgeons.
- Highly skilled in his field, Dr. Bhat is an excellent team player and a perfect leader in heading the department.
- Dr. Divakar Bhat earned his degree of M.Ch (CTVS) in 2001 from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education, Chandigarh, India.
- He also secured an M.S (General Surgery) degree from Government Medical College, Mysore, India between 1993 and 1996.
- He did his MBBS from the Karnataka Medical College, Hubli, India.
- The best aspect of his education journey has been that he passed all his examinations on the first attempt only.
- He specialises in adult cardiac surgery.
- He has an interest in congenital, vascular, and thoracic surgeries.
- He also pursued his fellowship in CTVS and Transplant Surgery for two years at St Vincent Hospital, Sydney.
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- Dr. Divakar Bhat is among the nation's renowned Cardiovascular and Vascular surgeons.
- Highly skilled in his field, Dr. Bhat is an excellent team player and a perfect leader in heading the department.
- Dr. Divakar Bhat earned his degree of M.Ch (CTVS) in 2001 from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education, Chandigarh, India.
- He also secured an M.S (General Surgery) degree from Government Medical College, Mysore, India between 1993 and 1996.
- He did his MBBS from the Karnataka Medical College, Hubli, India.
- The best aspect of his education journey has been that he passed all his examinations on the first attempt only.
- He specialises in adult cardiac surgery.
- He has an interest in congenital, vascular, and thoracic surgeries.
- He also pursued his fellowship in CTVS and Transplant Surgery for two years at St Vincent Hospital, Sydney.
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