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Based on the expertise and experience you seek in your doctor, choose from the skilled Cardiac Surgeons in our network. You can trust us to help you find the caring and competent medical care you need.

Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty

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Cardiac Surgeon

Bangalore, India

45+ years of experience

Designation: Senior Consultant

Works At: Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Bangalore

Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty is one of the most renowned cardiothoracic surgeons in India and the visionary founder of Narayana Hrudayalaya. With over 45 years of experience, Dr. Shetty has performed over 1,20,000 heart surgeries, impacting countless lives through his dedication to accessible and innovative cardiac care. He is a recipient of the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan, India's fourth and third highest civilian awards, respectively, for his contributions to healthcare.

Why Choose Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty?

  • Unmatched Experience: With over 45 years of experience and over 1,20,000 heart surgeries performed, Dr. Shetty brings unparalleled expertise and skill to every procedure.
  • Pioneer in Innovative Techniques: Dr. Shetty has been at the forefront of cardiac surgery, performing Asia's first dynamic cardiomyoplasty, pioneering the use of microchip cameras for keyhole surgery, and leading the way in neonatal open-heart surgery in India.
  • World-Class Expertise in Beating Heart Surgery: Dr. Shetty is recognised as one of the most experienced surgeons globally in performing bypass-grafting operations on a beating heart, minimizing risks and improving outcomes.
  • Commitment to Accessible Care: Dr. Shetty founded Narayana Hrudayalaya to provide affordable, high-quality cardiac care to all, regardless of their financial background.
  • Expertise in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery: Dr. Shetty has a significant focus on pediatric cases, offering hope and healing to children with congenital heart defects.
Dr. Vivek Jawali

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Cardiac Surgeon

Bangalore, India

44+ years of experience

Designation: Chairman

Works At: Fortis Hospital, Bangalore (Bannerghatta Road)

  • Dr. Vivek Jawali, a Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon with more than 39 years of experience. He founded two leading heart institutions in Bangalore, Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiology and Wockhardt Hospital and Heart Institute, revolutionising the cardiac landscape and establishing Bangalore as a premier healthcare destination.

Why Choose Dr. Vivek Jawali?

  • Pioneer in Minimally Invasive Surgery: Dr. Jawali is a leading figure in minimally invasive cardiac surgery in India, offering patients less invasive procedures and faster recovery times.
  • Visionary Founder: As the founder of two premier heart institutions, he has significantly impacted the availability and quality of cardiac care in Bangalore and beyond.
  • Extensive Surgical Experience: Dr. Jawali has performed over 16,000 surgeries, demonstrating his exceptional skill and dedication to his patients.
  • Global Leader & Influencer: His leadership extends globally through his involvement in international cardiac surgery societies and editorial boards, shaping the future of cardiac care.
Dr. Joseph Xavier

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Cardiac Surgeon

Bangalore, India

28+ years of experience

Designation: Consultant

Works At: Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru

  • Dr. Joseph Xavier is a leading Cardiac Surgeon with +26 years of experience in the field of cardio-thoracic surgeries.
  • He is the founding trustee and the Vice President of Needy Heart Foundation.
  • In 1986, Dr. Xavier completed his MBBS from St. John's Medical College. In 1991, he did his MS from Kottyam Medical College, followed by a Master's degree in 1997 from Sri Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology. He also did an MBA from Sikkim Manipal University in 2011.
  • He is well-known for carrying out cardio-thoracic procedures such as, ASD repair, CABG (Redo), cardiac valve replacement, bypass surgery, heart double valve replacement, VSD closure/repair in adults, reconstructive microvascular surgery and cardiac ablation.
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Dr. Devananda N.S

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Cardiac Surgeon

Bangalore, India

33+ years of experience

Designation: Chairman

Works At: Manipal Hospital (Old Airport Road) Bangalore

  • Dr. Devananda N.S is a Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon with 28+ years of experience.
  • He has been awarded the Rotary Centenary Award for Vocational excellence and performed more than 7000 Pediatric and Adult Surgeries.
  • Dr. Devananda N.S has a reputation of successfully removing a PNET tumour from the heart, 2008 and performing many complex and advanced surgeries varying from 1-day-old infant and an infant weighing just 900 gms.
  • Dr. Devananda is a member of Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Karnataka Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Pediatric Cardiac Society of India and Indian College of Cardiology (ICC), and founding member of the Society of Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Washington DC, USA.
  • His expertise lies in performing Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, Aortic Aneurysm Surgery, Complex Valve Surgery and Repair, Beating Heart CABG, Heart Transplants and Ventricular Assist Devices and Neonatal/Infant/Pediatric Cardiac Surgery.
Dr. K P Srihari Das

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Interventional Cardiologist

Bangalore, India

30+ years of experience

Designation: Consultant

Works At: Manipal hospitals Life's On, Jayanagar

  • Dr. K P Srihari Das is a senior and skilled Interventional Cardiologist with +27 years of experience in the field of treating cardiac conditions.
  • Dr. K P Srihari Das holds professional memberships of the Karnataka Medical Council and the European Society of Cardiology.
  • Dr. Das did his MBBS in 1988 from Stanley Medical College & Hospital, Chennai from where he did his MD too in 1997. In 2004, he completed his MD from Madras Medical College and Government General Hospital. He even has a fellowship from the European Society of Cardiology.
  • Dr. Das is an expert at performing primary angioplasties, FFR-guided angioplasty, interventional/CT coronary angiograms, device closure for congenital heart diseases, Dobutamine Stress Test and trans-esophageal ECHO.
  • He has contributed to leading medical journals by publishing his research papers based on his practice. 
Dr. P. Padmakumar

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Interventional Cardiologist

Bangalore, India

34+ years of experience

Designation: Consultant

Works At: Manipal Hospital (Old Airport Road) Bangalore

  • Dr. Padma Kumar is a senior consultant in cardiology with more than 30 years of experience in the practice.
  • He is specialized in procedures like cardiac ablation, heart valve replacement, coronary angioplasty, bypass surgery, ASD/VSD closure and many more. 
  • He has previously worked at several hospitals such as Medical Madras Mission, Tamilnadu Hospital, Manipal Hospital, and Wockhardt hospital.
  • After completing his MBBS from Stanley Medical College, he also acquired a Master of Doctorate in General Medicine.
  • Dr. Padma Kumar has been  involved actively in Paediatric and Adult Coronary and Non-Coronary Intervention in Structural Heart Diseases for over two decades.
  • He is also a member of Cardiological Society of India.
Dr. Rangaraja

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Interventional Cardiologist

Bangalore, India

38+ years of experience

Designation: Consultant

Works At: Fortis Hospital, Bangalore (Cunningham Road)

  • Dr Rangaraj is a cardiologist with more than 34 years of expertise in this field.
  • Services provided by him includes Angioplasty and Stenting,Treatment of arrhythmia, Aortic Valve Surgery, Congenital Heart Surgery and Carotid Artery Disease, and many more.
  • He earned his MBBS from the University of Mysore in India in 1987, his MD from Jagadguru Jayadeva Murugarajendra Medical College (JJMMC) in 1991, and his DM from the Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiology in Bangalore in 1995.
  • He won award for "Exhaustive Research in Topic of Study of incidence of conduction defects in Acute Myocardial Infarction?"
  • He is registered with 26535 Karnataka Medical Council, 1987.
  • Dr Rangaraj is fluent in English, and Hindi.
Dr. Ranjan Shetty

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Interventional Cardiologist

Bangalore, India

21+ years of experience

Designation: Consultant

  • Dr. Ranjan Shetty is a renowned Interventional Cardiologist practicing successfully for more than 17 years.
  • He is proficient in performing Coronary, Congenital, Structural and peripheral intervention.
  • In his career spanning nearly two decades, he has performed 3000 angioplasties including very complex coronary and non-coronary interventions. 
  • He has initiated LAA appendage closure treatment in Asia.
  • The doctor is especially known for carrying out Imaging guided PCI and IVUS guided PCI. 
  • He is well versed in IUCS PCI.
  • Dr. Ranjan is the recipient of numerous awards such as Best House Physician, AIIMS, received the award from the former President of India Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam, Gold Medals during MBBS.
  • He is a member of the American College of Cardiology.
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Dr. Anand R. Shenoy

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Interventional Cardiologist

Bangalore, India

24+ years of experience

Designation: Consultant

Works At: Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru

  • Dr. Anand R Shenoy is an Interventional Cardiologist with 20 years of experience.
  • He specializes in surgical procedures such as coronary angioplasty, peripheral intervention, renal angioplasty, device closure surgeries, balloon valvuloplasty, etc.
  • So far, he has successfully performed over 4000 angioplasties and more than 8000 cardiac interventions.
  • Dr. Shenoy completed his MBBS in 1996 from Kasturba Medical College and then did his MS in General Medicine in 1999. He further did specialization in cardiology from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences.
  • He has undergone special training in Complex coronary Angioplasty from Dr. Antonio Colombo of Milan, Italy and also trained in LMCA Intervention at ASAN Medical Centre Seoul, S. Korea.
  • He is an active member of European Association of Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (MEAPCI), the European Society of Cardiology (FESC), and the Indian College of Cardiology (FICC).
Dr. Prabhakara Shetty Heggunje

Bangalore, India

36+ years of experience

Designation: Chief

  • Dr. Prabhakara Shetty Heggunje is a reputed cardiologist with 32+ Experience.
  • Persuaded his MBBS from Mysore University followed by his MD in Internal Medicine and DM degree in Cardiology from the reputed Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGI) in Chandigarh.
  • Well known for his dedication and in-depth knowledge in the field of Interventional Cardiology.
  • Member of Cardiological Society of India (CSI) and the Cardiovascular Society of India (CVSI).
  • His expertise lies in treating acute myocardial infarction, complex coronary interventions, patients with a heart attack with a large clot, carotid stenting, and peripheral vascular procedures.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

Yes, you can consult with more than one cardiologist or top cardiac surgeon before making your decision to get a second opinion. Getting a second opinion can help you feel more confident before moving forward with the treatment.

The doctors we list are highly sought after by patients.

We consider experience, designation, patient feedback, hospital reputation and our own experience of working with them amongst many factors in creating the list.

Actual reports may vary from case to case, but carrying the above reports, if you have, would be helpful when meeting the heart doctor:

  • Blood test reports
  • Urinalysis
  • Stress test (on the treadmill) and Non-stress test (sitting in a chair) reports
  • Nuclear stress test or echo stress test reports
  • Echocardiogram
  • CT, PET, or MRI scan
  • Coronary angiogram

The different specialists in the Cardiology department may include the following:

  • Interventional Cardiologists focus mainly on minimally invasive procedures to diagnose and treat various heart conditions.
  • Cardiac Surgeons deal with coronary artery bypass grafting, heart valve repair or replacement, and surgeries to address structural abnormalities.
  • Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgeons deal with the diseases or complications of ischemic heart disease, treat valvular heart disease, or correct congenital heart disease.
  • Non-Invasive Cardiologists measure cardiac output to assess the overall performance of the heart, identify any abnormalities, and develop tailored treatment plans accordingly.
  • Electrophysiologist deals with disorders that can range from harmless irregular heartbeats to life-threatening conditions.

Many times, one doctor has more than one specialty. You can consult with that specialist, depending on your condition.

Please submit your inquiry on the website. Upon review of the details, a case manager from our team is assigned. The case manager will assist you with opinion, cost, travel, stay, and appointment with the doctor.

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Ms. Marie Jimmy

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I came to India for my heart valve replacement. Thanks to the Vaidam team for taking care of me during my treatment. I'm grateful for the great facilities provided for my medical treatment here.

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Baby Fathima Jabbi

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My baby was diagnosed with a heart defect when she was just six months old. We came to India and consulted Dr. Rajesh Sharma. He performed a successful surgery. She is recovering well now.

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Mr. Samir Mohammed Abdo

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Dr. Rohit Goel and Dr. Mukul Bhargava are very good doctors from Fortis hospital, Gurgaon. My heart surgery was done within three days. I am thankful to them.

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Salesh Raman

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I was able to walk a few steps on the 3rd day after my surgery. I count my blessings every day, and I am thankful Dr. Murtaza Ahmed Chishti did my heart surgery.

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Mr. Sohaneshwar Lal Padarath

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I am glad that Dr. Ramji Mehrotra did the treatment for my friend, who was diagnosed with heart disease. His family and I thank him very much.

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