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Dr. Ganeshakrishnan Iyer

Lead Consultant - CTVS Surgery
• MBBS — Grant Medical College & Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai (1987) • MS (General Surgery) — Grant Medical College & Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai (1990) • MCh (CTVS) — Seth G.S. Medical College & KEM Hospital, Mumbai (1993) • Fellowship tra
Experience: 38 Years
Languages: English ,Hindi,Kannada
Cardiothoracic Surgery
3.5

Aster CMI Hospitals- Bangalore - Bangalore, India

• Adult & paediatric cardiac surgery: CABG
valve repair/replacement
congenital repairs
• Advanced procedures: mitral valve repair
minimally invasive heart surgery
aortic aneurysm repair
valve-sparing techniques
atrial fibrillation surgery
• Team-based thoracic organ transplantation

• Registered with Karnataka Medical Council (Reg. No. 79039)
• Life member of Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons (IATS)
• Experience as faculty and mentor in surgical training

• Academic top performer with first prize & distinctions in Anatomy (first MBBS exam)
• Authored 12+ peer-reviewed journal articles and several scientific presentations
including international conferences

About Me

Dr. Ganeshakrishnan Iyer is a senior cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon with nearly four decades of surgical excellence, delivering over 12,000 open-heart procedures. He obtained his MBBS and MS from Grant Medical College, followed by an MCh in CTVS from KEM Hospital, and further honed his skills through fellowships in North America and Europe. Dr. Iyer has expertise in complex adult and pediatric cardiac operations, including coronary bypass, advanced valve repairs, congenital and aneurysm surgeries, and atrial fibrillation procedures. He pioneered minimally invasive techniques and valve-sparing procedures, contributing significantly to surgical innovation. His leadership roles in premier hospitals and ongoing mentorship influence future generations of cardiac surgeons. Academically, he has published extensively and received recognition for his teaching and research contributions. His hands-on experience as faculty at Karolinska University enhanced his global perspective in heart care. Known for his precision, gentle demeanor, and patient education efforts, he fosters trust and understanding. Operating mainly in English, he provides thorough guidance and active bedside support. Dr. Iyer remains a leading figure in Bangalore’s cardiothoracic surgery scene, combining surgical mastery with compassionate patient care.

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