Best Doctors in Bangalore, India

• Dr. Thiruthani Kumaran M M is a cardiac surgeon and heart transplant surgeon with 16+ years of experience.
• His areas of expertise include Off pump (beating heart) Coronary artery bypass grafting (Total arterial revascularization), Septal Myectomy, Mitral Valve repairs & replacement, Aortic Valve replacement, Complex CABG with Valve repairs and replacement, Surgeries for Heart failure, Heart Transplant, Left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) and Mechanical Circulatory support devices.
• After completing MBBS, he did DNB in general surgery and cardiothoracic surgery, MNAMS, FICS and fellowship in advanced adult Cardiac surgery at Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Canada.
• Dr. Kumaran won Best outgoing post graduate resident and cardiac surgery fellow of the year from Toronto General hospital, Toronto, Canada.
• He has publications in peer reviewed journals.
• He has presented papers at National and International conferences.

• Dr. Arvind Prasad is a cardiologist with 10+ years of experience.
• His areas of expertise include performing emergency and elective Cardiac interventions like primacy PCI, Pacemaker Implantation and Peripheral Interventions.
• He is a member of the Indian Medical Association, Karnataka Medical Council, Craniological Society of India, Fellow of the society for cardiovascular Angiography and interventions FSCAI and international affiliate member for the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions.
• Dr. Prasad completed MBBS from Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Mysore, MD in Medicine from Government Medical College VIMS Bellary followed by DM in cardiology from Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences & Research, Bangalore.
• He has many publications under his name in national journals.
• He has been invited as a faculty member at several conferences.

• Dr. Janani Saravanan is an obstetrician and gynecologist with 14+ years of experience.
• Her areas of expertise include Normal Vaginal Delivery, Caesarean Section, twin delivery, Preterm delivery, surgery for Ectopic pregnancy, suction and Evacuation for miscarriage, Hysteroscopy, Polypectomy, Salpingectomy, Myomectomy, Hysterectomy, Laparotomy and Ovarian Cystectomy.
• She is a member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and Bangalore Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology (BSOG).
• Dr. Saravanan has completed her MBBS followed by Diplomate from National Board of Examinations.
• She has been awarded the prestigious MRCOG by the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UK.
• She is trained in Gynecological Ultrasound and Laparoscopy Surgery.

Dr. Naresh Bhat is a distinguished Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist with over 33 years of experience, committed to delivering top-tier medical care. A pioneer in the field, he has established a reputation for precision and excellence in clinical gastroenterology and advanced endoscopy.

Why Choose Dr. Naresh Bhat?

• Extensive Clinical & Endoscopic Expertise: With 33+ years of practice, Dr. Bhat has a proven track record in diagnosing and treating a wide range of GI and liver conditions, including IBD, pancreatic disease, metabolic liver disease, and motility disorders.
• Leader in Advanced Endoscopic Imaging: Dr. Bhat is the Chairman of the Indian NBI (Narrow Band Imaging) group and a core member of the Asia NBI Group (ANBIG). He actively trains endoscopists across India and Asia in advanced endoscopic imaging techniques, demonstrating his commitment to elevating medical standards.
• Pioneer in Advanced Endoscopy Training: He undertook specialised training in Therapeutic Endoscopy in Hamburg, Germany, and further enhanced his skills in advanced endoscopic imaging in Yokohama, Japan, bringing cutting-edge techniques to India.
• Influential Leader in Gastroenterology: Dr. Bhat has held prestigious leadership roles, including President of the Society of GI Endoscopy India, and currently serves as President-Elect of AIGE and President of ISG Karnataka. He is also a member of the Governing Council of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology.
• Award-Winning Excellence: Dr. Bhat has been recognised with numerous prestigious awards, including the Pope Paul Gold Medal, the Government of Karnataka Award for the best MBBS student, and seven university gold medals in MBBS & MD. He has also delivered several notable orations, showcasing his thought leadership.
• Centre of Excellence in Gastroenterology and Liver Disease: He leads a highly skilled team at Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore, forming a Centre of Excellence dedicated to comprehensive gastrointestinal and liver care.

• Dr. Rajesh S is a vascular surgeon with 12+ years of experience.
• His clinical interest lies in superior vena cava syndrome, Fem Pop & Femdistal bypasses, crossover, axillo-bifem Aortobifem & Hybrid procedures, pseudoaneurysms, Redo bypass surgery, Reversed Vein bypass, mintouch technique, fem distal bypass and torso-trauma: arterial & venous injury repairs.
• He is a member of the Royal College of Surgeons, United Kingdom, Bangalore Surgical Society, Vascular Society of Bangalore and Saudi Vascular Club, Eastern Province.
• After completing MBBS, he did MS from a prestigious college of India.
• Dr. Rajesh has many publications under his name in national and international journals.
• He is invited as a guest to many national conferences.

• Dr. Shobhana Sankar is a pediatrician with 11+ years of experience.
• Her clinical interest includes newborn care, vaccination, infant feeding, lactation management, and neonatal emergencies.
• She is a life member of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics.
• Dr. Shobhana has won many prizes in the academic quiz, including 5 distinctions in undergraduate.
• She completed her MBBS from Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai, MD in Pediatrics from the Institute of Child’ Health and Children’ Hospital (ICH), Chennai.
• She has penned several articles that are published in national journals.

• Dr. Jayanth Sundar Sampath is a Paediatric Orthopaedist of high acclaim with experience of more than 25 years.
• He is proficient in treating children’s fractures, cerebral palsy, clubfoot, complex limb deformities, poliomyelitis, Muscular dystrophy, and neuropathy.
• Dr. Jayanth was instrumental in setting up the Bangalore Institute of Movement Research and Analysis (BIMRA), a unit with facility for 3-D walking and movement analysis. This institute provides rational and scientific decisions for children with cerebral palsy, adults with neurological problems, running and sports analysis to prevent injuries in athletes and assessment of injured athletes.
• He has pioneered the usage of the Fassier-Duvall Telescopic rod for Osteogenesis Imperfecta and the 8-plate device for correction of knee flexion contractures in children with cerebral palsy.
• He was a faculty member of the MCh Ortho program at Wrightington Hospital UK. 
• He has also regularly lectured on the Paediatric Orthopaedic course at Alder Hey Hospital. 
• He successfully organized the 1st International Meeting on Hip disorders in Cerebral Palsy at Liverpool, in March 2010.
• The doctor attends conferences and delivers numerous guest lectures at conferences and CME programs held in India and abroad.
• Dr. Jayanth is the Organising Secretary of the Annual Conference of Paediatric Orthopaedics 2016 in Bangalore
• He is a member of several prestigious associations that include: Paediatric Orthopaedic Society of India, Bangalore Orthopaedic Society, Karnataka Orthopaedic Association and Indian Orthopaedic Society (IOS UK).
• He also takes interest in research and has 25 publications in peer-reviewed international journals.
• He has also authored chapters in books.

• Dr. Sushruth Shetty is a Surgical Gastroenterologist with 12+ years of experience.
• His areas of expertise include HPB surgery, advanced laparoscopic surgery, colorectal surgery, gastrointestinal cancers, gall stone disease, advanced laparoscopic surgery, portal hypertension surgery, hernia surgery and abdominal wall reconstruction, complex fistula in ano surgery, surgical management of ulcerative colitis, corrosive oesophageal strictures and chronic pancreatitis.
• He is a member of the Karnataka Medical Council, Association of Surgeons of India (ASI) and Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI).
• Dr. Shetty completed MBBS from Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore and MS in general surgery from JIPMER, Puducherry and MCh in surgical gastroenterology at NHLMMC, Ahmedabad.
• He has penned several articles for national journals.
• He has won several prestigious awards, including the Dr. KP Ganesan Memorial Gold Medal for Second Best Outgoing Student in MBBS (2010) and the Late Dr. Amrish Jagmohandas Parikh Gold Medal in MCh from Gujarat University.

• Dr. Nataraj KS is a hematologist with 14+ years of experience.
• His areas of expertise include Leukemia, Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma, MDS and immunodeficiency disorders.
• He completed MBBS from Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar, MD in internal medicine from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal and DM from West Bengal University of Health, Sciences, Kolkata.
• He is a member of the American Society of Hematology, Indian Society for Hematology and Blood Transfusion, European Society for Medical Oncology and European Bone Marrow Transplantation Society.
• Dr. Nataraj has authored numerous research papers that are published in peer-reviewed national as well as international journals.
• He completed training in Bone marrow transplantation from AIIMS, New Delhi and training in Cell and gene therapy from Houston Methodist Hospital, Texas USA.
• He won Dr. Maitreyee Roy Chowdhury Gold Medal and Best outgoing student for the year 2006.

• Dr. Chandrasekar Jothiraj is a surgical gastroenterologist with 10+ years of experience.
• His areas of expertise include esophageal and liver trauma, gastrectomy, truncal vagotomy, hiatus hernia repair, complex fistula in Ano, Cholecystectomy, hemorrhoids, laparoscopic appendectomy and laparoscopic adhesiolysis.
• He completed MBBS from Madurai Medical College Hospital, Madurai and MS in general surgery from Stanley Medical College, Madras.
• He has worked in several international hospitals including eminent hospitals of UK.
• Dr. Jothiraj has penned several articles for national and international journals.
• He has presented research papers at several conferences of the national level.

• Dr. Vadhiraja B.M is a Radiation Oncologist with a vast experience of nearly 20 years.
• He is specialized in procedures such as 3D Conformal Radiation, Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy, Image Guided Radiotherapy, Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy, Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy, and Interstitial and Intracavitary Brachytherapy Procedures.
• He was awarded Fellowship for the first meeting of Young Radiation Scientist in Asia in Hiroshima.
• Dr. Vadhiraja completed his MBBS in 1995 and MD from Manipal University in 2000.
• He is a member of Karnataka Medical Council.
• He is also an eminent author, and has more than 25 publications in national and international journals.

• Dr. Vinay Chandrashekar is a pediatric liver transplant surgeon with 11+ years of experience.
• His areas of expertise include Pediatric Urology, Pediatric Airway Surgery, Neonatal & General Pediatric Surgery, Pediatric Liver & Kidney Transplant, Pediatric Laparoscopy & Robotic Surgery.
• He is a member of the Karnataka Medical Council.
• After completing MBBS, he did MS from Vijayanagara Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellary and MCh from Christian Medical College, Vellore.
• Dr. Chandrashekar has won many awards, including the best outgoing student 1997 batch and the best outgoing student in MCh, 2004 batch.
• He has many publications under his name in national peer-reviewed journals.