Best Doctors in Fortis Hospital, Bangalore (Bannerghatta Road), India

Dr. Vivek Jawali is one of the best Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons in India. He has 40+ years of experience and did over 18,000 open-heart surgeries. Dr. Jawali also performed India's first awake cardiac surgery in 1999. 

His areas of specialization are minimally invasive heart surgery, off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery (OPCAB), repair of LV aneurysm, mitral valve repair, redo CABGs, minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass surgery (MIDCAB), triple valve replacement, etc.

Dr. Mohan Keshavamurthy is a renowned Urologist in India with over 26 years of experience. He has performed over 3000 laser-enabled Transurethral prostate procedures (LASER TURP), 2500+ kidney transplants, 2500+ laser fragmentation of kidney and ureteric stones, and 70+ pancreas transplants. 

Dr. Keshavamurthy is a pioneer in laser urology and an expert in complex urinary tract reconstruction and major uro-oncological procedures in both adult and pediatric age groups. He has helped set up one of the most successful kidney transplant programs in East and West Africa and the Middle East.

• Dr. P R Krishnan is a Neurologist from Bangalore with an experience of 14+ years.
• He has completed his Masters in Neurology from the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, India and was Awarded Diplomate National Board in Neurology and MNAMS also. 
• His clinical interests include Parkinson’s disease, Memory Disorders like Alzheimer’s Disease, Stroke, Dizziness/ Vertigo, Balance Disorders, Neck/ Back Pain, etc.
• He has been awarded with the Award of Merit, Bahrain Neurosciences Association in 2009.

• Dr. Karthik Shamanna is a renowned ENT surgeon, who has been practicing for the last 18 years.
• He specializes in reconstructive middle ear surgery, rhinoplasty, FESS, nasal endoscopy, stapedectomy, septoplasty etc.
• He completed his MBBS from Sri Siddhartha Medical College & Research in 1996.
• He further did MS-ENT from Kasturba Medical College in 2002.
• He further acquired  MRCS from Royal College of Surgeon of Edinburgh UK in 2009.
• Dr. Karthik has previously worked with hospitals such as Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Hospital, and Bangalore Medical College.
• At present, he is a member of Association of Otolaryngologists of India, Indian Medical Association, Royal College of Surgeons, and The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
• He has been registered with Karnataka Medical Council since 1996.

• Dr. Ashok Singhal has 16+ years of experience in handling patients with neurological problems.
• His special area of interests is a stroke (thrombolytic therapy), neuromuscular disorders and electrophysiology (ENMG).
• In 2005, he was awarded with Dr. Anisiya Vasant Memorial award at Nimhans for his exceptional work.
• He is an active member of Indian Academy of Neurology, Bangalore neurological society and Indian epilepsy association and an associate member of international headache society.
• He did his MBBS from Sardar Patel Medical College in 1998 then MD - General Medicine - Sawai Mansingh Medical College, Jaipur (SMS College) in 2001 and DM - Neurology - National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) in 2005.
• He can be followed on his LinkedIn profile.

• Dr. SS Praharaj is a renowned Neurosurgeon, who has an experience of nearly 32 years.
• He specializes in procedures like microdecompression surgery, spinal surgery, epilepsy surgery, skull base surgery, craniofacial reconstruction surgery, brain tumors, and many more.
• He has received the Best Paper Award at British Neurological Research Conference in Chollerford UK.
• Dr. Praharaj completed his MBBS from GR Medical College Gwalior in 1985, followed by MS in General Surgery in 1988.
• He also did DNB in Neurology from the National Board of Examination in 1992.
• He is a part of Neurological Society of India, Neuro-Otological Society India, and Asian Congress of Neurosurgeons.

• Dr. Shashidhar is a well-known Cardiologist, who has an overall experience of nearly 25 years.
• His special interest lies in balloon angioplasty, angiogram, blocked arteries, cardiac MRI, cardiac electrophysiology, cardiac ablation, device closure etc.
• He contributed to the First Home Monitoring Device, CRDT implantation in South India.
• Dr. Shashidhar completed his MBBS from JSS Medical College in 1990, and MD in General Medicine in 1995.
• He also did DM in Cardiology from LPS Institute of Cardiology Kanpur in 2001.
• He further acquired Fellowship in Cardiac Electrophysiology.
• Dr. Shashidhar is a member of Indian Medical Association and Cardiological Society of India.
• He has been registered with Karnataka Medical Council since 1990.

• Dr. Chaya Patil is a renowned Gynecologist & Obstetrician, who has been practicing for the last 24 years.
• She specializes in procedures like cervical cerclage, hysterectomy, tubectomy, unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, infertility treatment, etc.
• She completed his MBBS from Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences Hubli in 1990, followed by Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute in 1996.
• She also did Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery from World Laparoscopy Hospital, Gurgaon in 2014.
• Dr. Chaya also presented a paper on Gestational Diabetes in Pregnancy and on Ectopic Pregnancy.
• Currently, she is a member of Indian Medical Association, Indian Council of Obstetrician and Gynecologists, and Federation of Obstetric and Gynecological Societies of India.
• She has been registered with Karnataka Medical Council since 1990.

Dr. Kishore GSB is a highly experienced HPB (Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary) Surgeon and Liver Transplant Specialist. He brings over 17 years of surgical expertise to his practice, with a strong commitment to providing safe and high-quality patient-centric care.

Why Choose Dr. Kishore?

• Extensive Surgical Experience: With over 17 years of experience, Dr. Kishore offers a wealth of knowledge and refined surgical skills in HPB surgery and liver transplantation.
• Expertise in Various Procedures: Dr. Kishore specialises in liver transplants, liver resection for tumors, cystic liver lesion management, biliary surgeries, gallbladder cancer treatment, and pancreatic surgeries, including the Whipple procedure and Frey’s procedure.
• World-Class Training: He holds an MCh degree in Surgical Gastroenterology from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, and a Master of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery from the Henri Bismuth Institute, Villejuif, France.

• Dr. Mangala Ramachandra is a well-known Gynecologist with an experience of nearly 33 years.
• She performs routine and complicated surgeries, pelvic organ prolapse surgeries, uro-gynecological procedures, reproductive counselling and many more.
• She completed her MBBS from Kasturba Medical College in 1984, and MD in 1987, where she got first rank.
• She also did DGO in 1986 from Kasturba Medical College.
• She also topped the university in internal medicine in her final years of MBBS.
• Dr. Mangala also did a paper presentation on Gestational Diabetes in India.
• She has also previously worked with The Nest Hospital.
• Currently, she is a member of Bangalore Society of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
• She has been registered with Karnataka Medical Council since 1984.

• Dr. Murali Manohar is a renowned Cardiologist, who has been practicing for the last 31 years.
• He has keen interest in procedures such as cardiac ablation, heart valve replacement, acute aortic dissection, peripheral angioplasty, pacemaker implantation, balloon mitral valvuloplasty and several others.
• Dr. Murali completed his MBBS from JJMMC in 1985, followed by MS from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute in 1989.
• He further did DNB in Cardiothoracic surgery from the National Board of Examination in 1998.
• He has presented award winning papers and posters at various state, national and international conferences. 
• He has also authored papers in various national and international journals.
• Dr. Murali has been registered with Karnataka Medical Council since 1985.

• Dr. Sunit Dsouza Lobo is one of the leading Gynecologist & Obstetrics, who has an extensive experience of more than 24 years.
• She holds an expertise in procedures like abortions, complicated pregnancies, endoscopic surgeries, hysterectomy, myomectomy etc.
• She completed her MBBS from Kasturba Medical College in 1992 and DGO from Father Muller Medical College Mangalore in 1996.
• She has been registered with Karnataka Medical Council since 1993.
• Dr. Prathima Reddy is a leading Gynecologist, who has been practicing for the last 24 years.
• She specializes in laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgeries, colposcopy, high risk obstetrics and many more.
• She also performs vaginal surgeries such as hysterectomy, anterior/ posterior vaginal repair, surgery for urinary incontinence etc.
• She completed her MBBS from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College Belgaum in 1986.
• Further, she did MRCOG from Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, London in 1996, and acquired FRCOG in 2008.
• She also did specialized training from American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists in 2016.
• Currently, Dr. Prathima is a member of Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists, American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists, and Karnataka Medical Council.