Best Cardiologists & Heart Surgeons in Manipal Hospital (Old Airport Road) Bangalore, India

• 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. 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. SS Iyengar is an eminent Interventional Cardiologist with an experience of more than 48 years.
• He specializes in prevention and  treatment of cardiac and vascular disorders such as acute heart attack, heart failure, arrhythmia, rhythm disturbance, valvuloplasty and many more.
• He also performs procedures such as coronary angiogram, coronary angioplasty, bypass surgery, heart valve replacement, vascular surgery, heart transplant, etc.
• He was honoured by Vishishta Seva Medal by The President of India, PM Naik Memorial Oration Award, Pharmacia Oration Award, and Silver Medal by Director General Armed Forces Services. 
• Dr. Iyengar completed his MBBS in 1969, MD in General Medicine in 1972  from University of Pune.
• Thereafter, he went on to do DM in Cardiology from University of Pune in 1975.
• Presently, he is a member of Cardiological Society of India, Fellow of Indian College of Cardiology, Indian College of Interventional Cardiology, and Indian Society of Echocardiography.

• Dr. Lalchand Bandagi is a well-known Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Cardiologist, and Vascular Surgeon. 
• He has 17 years of experience in the field of Cardiology. 
• He has been honored with various awards and recognitions. 
• He is an active member of the Medical Council of India. 
• His medical interests are Cardiac Catheterisation, Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Mitral/Heart Valve Replacement, Vascular Surgery, Open Heart Surgery, and Aortic Valve Surgery.

• Dr. B.S. Chakrapani is a cardiologist with 30+ years of experience.
• He has performed more than 6000 invasive cardiac procedures.
• Dr. Chakrapani has been the recipient of CSI Group Award and has successfully managed ICCU wheels project.
• He is a member of National Academy of Medical Sciences, New Delhi and a life member of Cardiological Society of India, Association of Physicians of India and Indian Medical Association.
• He completed his training from Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre, New Delhi and training (in Nuclear Cardiology) from Tata Memorial Hospital, Parle, Mumbai.
• Dr. Chakrapani has earned AMA PRA Category 1 by participating in activities conducted by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).

• Dr. Sridhara G is an interventional Cardiologist with a vast experience of nearly 23 years.
• He holds an expertise in cardiac rehabilitation, angioplasty, minimal access aortic valve replacement, preventive cardiology, pediatric cardiology and many others.
• He is proficient in diagnostic cardiac catheterization and coronary angioplasty, including primary and rescue angioplasties.
• Dr. Sridhar has performed over 4000 diagnostic procedures and 400 interventional procedures, which include coronary and peripheral angioplasties, Valvuloplasties, and pacemaker implantations.
• He completed his MBBS from Bangalore in 1997 and then did Masters of Doctorate in 2001 in New Delhi. He also completed his Doctor of Medicine in 2005.
• He is a member of Karnataka Medical Council.

Dr. Pradeep Kumar D is a Consultant Interventional Cardiologist in Bangalore. Recognised as one of the best heart specialists in Bangalore, he is committed to providing advanced clinical, preventive, and interventional cardiac care.

Why Choose Dr. Pradeep Kumar D?

• Expert in Advanced Interventional Procedures: Dr. Kumar excels in complex coronary interventions (including Primary Angioplasty, Rotablation, IVL, Imaging-guided), structural heart interventions (TAVR, PTMC, BAV/BPV), and endovascular repairs (EVAR/TEVAR). He has performed over 7000 Angiograms and 1500 Angioplasties (PTCAs).
• Specialised Skills in Pediatric & Imaging Cardiology: He is highly proficient in Pediatric Cardiac Interventions (including neonatal procedures like BAS/valvotomies, device closures, Coarctation stenting) and is an expert in advanced Echocardiography (Transthoracic/Transesophageal/Pediatric).
• Premier Training and Education: Dr. Kumar completed his MBBS from Bangalore Medical College, MD Pediatrics from the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), and DM Cardiology from the renowned Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Science and Technology.
• International Recognition & Extensive Experience: He holds the Fellowship of the Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI, USA) and brings years of valuable experience from leading hospitals in Bangalore and Lucknow.

• Dr. Venkatesh Reddy is an eminent Vascular Surgeon with more than 29 years of experience.
• He has expertise in vascular surgery and endovascular surgery.
• He completed his MBBS from Sri Siddartha Medical College, Karnataka, in 1994.
• Later, he pursued an MS from the International College of Surgeons, Chicago, in 2004.
• He has obtained fellowships from the Royal College of Surgeons—Glasgow, the International College of Surgeons, the Vascular Society of India, and the Venous Association of India.
• Dr. Reddy has been honored with several awards and achievements. 
• He has also presented various papers at National and International conferences.

• Dr. Hemant Kumar is a Vascular surgeon with a rich experience of more than 23 years.
• He holds expertise in cases like acute & chronic limb ischemia, Thrombosis, AV fistula, grafts, embolization and many others.
• He received a visiting scholarship to North Western Memorial Hospital and Mayo Clinic, USA.
• He also won Prof. Satyanarayana Setty Gold Medal by Rotary Club Bangalore for Best Young Surgeon Bangalore 2002.
• Dr. Hemant completed MBBS from MR Medical College, Gulbarga University 1994 and MD in General Surgery from SMS Medical College Jaipur in 1997.
• He also continued to do Mch in Vascular Surgery from Trivandrum in 2000.
• He is also a member of Medical Council of India (MCI).