Best Doctors in Aster RV Hospital (J P Nagar) Bangalore, India

• Dr Smrithi D Nayak is a Gynaecologist and Obstetrician based in Bangalore with 10+ years of experience. 
• Her expertise lies in normal deliveries, cesarean sections, instrumental deliveries, IUI, IVF, ICSI process, Embryo Donation, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy, Ovarian drilling, Tubal patency testing, tubal cannulation, Pre Eclampsia, Diabetes in pregnancy, Twin pregnancy, preterm delivery, Ectopic pregnancy, Fibroid removal, Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, PCOS, Adolescent Health, and Menopause.
• Dr. Nayak completed her MBBS from JSS medical college, Mysore and Post Graduation from the well known Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute. She did her fellowship in Reproductive Medicine from the prestigious Gunasheela IVF center, Bangalore.
• Under her credit, there are both national and international publications in the indexed journals and she is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME, worldwide conferences to talk about women's reproductive disorders.
• She is a member of the BSOG- Bangalore Society Of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, ISAR- Indian Society Of Assisted Reproduction, IAGE- Indian Association of Gynecologic Endoscopists, and the IMA- Indian Medical Association.

• Dr. Yadhu K Lokanath is a Neurosurgeon based in Bangalore with 10+ years of experience.
• His expertise lies in spinal conditions from pediatric to the geriatric cases, treatment of spinal disorders with lateral access surgery, minimally invasive surgery, endoscopic spine surgery,  trauma to the brain and spine, aneurysms, blocked arteries, chronic low-back pain, birth defects, tumors in the brain, spinal cord disorders, and peripheral nerve issues.
• Dr. Lokanath has completed his graduation and post-graduation from the reputed J.J.M Medical College, Davanagere. Later, he did his super specialty MCh training in Neurosurgery from the well known J.N Medical College, Belagavi, Karnataka.
• Under his credit, there are both national and international publications in the accredited journals and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's, worldwide conferences to talk about Minimally invasive spine surgery.
• He is a member of the Indian medical association - IMA, Neurological Society of India – NSI, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeons of Bharat - MISSAB, Bangalore Neurological Society – BNS, North American spine society – NASS, and AO spine.

• 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 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. Ravindra B Kamble is a Neurointerventional radiologist. with 16+ of experience.
• Expert in neuro-interventions, like aneurysm coiling, AVM embolization, acute stroke management, carotid stenting, and all neurological endovascular procedures.
• There are 26 publications under his name in various national and international journals and a book chapter in the Textbook of contemporary Neurosurgery ( Vincent A Thamburaj) with Vast experience in Neuro intervention, peripheral intervention, and Image-guided procedures.
• He can handle all the complicated cases in a very efficient way.
• He delivers lectures in medical conferences and trains interventional radiology trainees. 

• Dr. Kishore Kotha is a Paediatric Neurologist with 11+ years of experience in the field.
• He has a professional membership of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics, Child Neurology chapter of IA, Asian ocean Child Neurology AOCN, and International Child Neurology Association ICNA.
• He completed MBBS from Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Bangalore in 2004, MD - Pediatrics from Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College, Gulbarga in 2009, and PGDDN from Government Dental College, Trivandrum, Kerela university in 2015.
• He also has a Fellowship in Pediatric Neurology and Epilepsy from Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune, 2012 along with Fellowship in Epilepsy from Cleveland clinic, USA, 2013.
• His key interest lies in Paediatric Epilepsy, Stroke, Developmental Delay, Cerebral palsy, ADHD, Autism and behavioral issues, Childhood Headache, Neuro Metabolic, Neuromuscular Disorders, etc.
• Dr. Kotha has published various well-researched articles in index journals and given guest lectures in various conferences and CME.

Dr. Dhiraj K. Balaji is a distinguished Paediatric Surgeon and Paediatric Urologist with over 20 years of experience, committed to delivering top-tier medical care. With more than 2000 successful procedures, he has established a reputation for precision and excellence in his field.

Why Choose Dr. Dhiraj K. Balaji?

• Extensive Surgical Expertise: With over 20 years of experience and more than 2000 successful cases, Dr. Balaji has a proven track record in treating a wide array of paediatric surgical and urological conditions, from common cases to complex reconstructive procedures.
• Advanced Techniques & Specialised Expertise: He is known for his expertise in complex reconstructive cases, including genitoplasty, bladder augmentation, oesophageal replacement, and Mitrofanoff procedures. His expertise extends to hypospadias repair, congenital anomalies of the kidney, ureter, and bladder, as well as reconstructive urology, including exstrophy repair.
• Leader in Paediatric Urology: Dr. Balaji has a special interest and extensive experience in hypospadias repair and complex reconstructive urology for children, showcasing unparalleled expertise in these advanced techniques.
• Award-Winning Excellence: Dr. Balaji has been recognised with prestigious awards, including the All India Gold Medal in Paediatric Surgery (National Board of Examination) for the year 2007–2008, for his significant contributions to the field.

• Dr. Aniruddh Jagannath is a Neurosurgeon with more than 18 years of expertise.
• He specialises in the treatment of headaches, fits (epilepsy), and other neurological disorders. He can also help with neck and back problems. In these circumstances, he focuses on proper diagnosis and non-surgical treatment options. He is an expert in skull base surgery (pituitary tumours), which involves removing the adenoma through the nose. He also does minimally invasive spine surgery (minimally invasive spine surgery) for sliding discs and spondylolysis, with a shorter recovery time and smaller incisions.
• Dr. Aniruddha Jagannath graduated with honours from Bangalore Medical College and pursued his ambition of becoming a neurosurgeon. For six years, he received his education at the famed NIMHANS.
• He also treats adult and paediatric brain tumours, trigeminal neuralgia with facial discomfort, cerebral aneurysms, and brachial plexus injuries on a regular basis. He is also an expert in endoscopic operations for children with hydrocephalus (ETV). In Ghent, Belgium, he furthered his expertise of skull base and endoscopic surgery.
• He is eager to learn more and keeps his knowledge up to date on a regular basis. He was a visiting fellow at Ohio University and Aurora Neurosciences in the United States, where he received advanced training in robotic neurosurgery.
• He is registered with 68150 Karnataka Medical Council, 2004.
• Dr. Aniruddh Jagannath is fluent in English, and Hindi.

• Dr. Keni Ravish Rajiv is a well-known Neurologist in Bangalore, India.
• He has been practicing for the past 15 years.
• He is an expert in the field of epilepsy and is one of the few certified epileptologists in India.
• He has experience in reporting more than 1000 video EEGs and more than 150 intra-operative electrocorticography.
• His special interest is in the management of Epilepsy in Women and the management of status epilepticus.
• He has several research publications pertaining to Epilepsy in international journals.
• He has the privilege of being selected as a reviewer for several Neurology and Epilepsy indexed journals.
• He is a member of the of American Academic of Neurology, the Indian Academy of Neurology, and the Indian Epilepsy Society. 

• Dr. Divya Kumaraswamy is a renowned Gynaecologist and Obstetrician in Bangalore.
• With over 15 years of experience, she is an expert in Normal Deliveries, Caesarean Deliveries, and other Gynecological Procedures.
• She completed her MBBS from Jubilee Mission Medical College & Research Institute, Thrissur, in 2008.
• After that, she took her MD (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) from T.D. Medical College, Alleppey, in 2014.

• Dr. Pavan Yadav M V is a Pulmonologist and Lung Transplant Surgeon with over 16 years of experience.
• His specializations lie in diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy, advanced airway interventions, pleural disease management, and lung transplantation procedures.
• He was instrumental in establishing state of the art, successful Lung transplantation program at Aster hospitals, Bangalore bringing the transplant, ECMO and pulmonary rehabilitation services under one umbrella. 
• His educational qualifications include MBBS and MD (Pulmonary Medicine).
• Dr. Yadav also completed the Fellowship of the American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP).
• He has been invited to speak at national and international conferences to share his knowledge and insights.
• He is fluent in English, Kannada, and Hindi.

• 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.