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Dr. Arul Dominic Furtado

Sr. Consultant - Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery
• MBBS — Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore (1997–2002) • MS in General Surgery — Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore (2002–2005) • MCh in Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery — SCTIMST, Thiruvananthapuram (2006–2008) • DNB in CTVS & General Surgery — Natio
Experience: 21 Years
Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Konkani, Tulu
Cardiothoracic Surgery
3.5

Aster CMI Hospitals- Bangalore - Bangalore, India

• Adult cardiac surgery: off pump coronary artery bypass (multi arterial grafts)
valvular repair & replacement
• Minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) & robotic-assisted procedures
• Aortic surgery: open
hybrid
and endovascular (TEVAR) techniques
• Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR/TAVI)
• Heart transplantation
extracorporeal life support (ECLS)
LVAD support
• Thoracic surgery: VATS (video-assisted) and robotic thoracic procedures (e.g.
thymectomy
lung cancer)

• Indian Association of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS)
• European Association for Cardio Thoracic Surgery (EACTS)
• Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS)
• Asian Society for Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery
• Indian Medical Association (IMA)
• Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
• International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery

About Me

Dr. Arul Dominic Furtado is a highly skilled cardiothoracic surgeon with over 21 years of experience in complex heart and thoracic procedures. He earned his MCh from SCTIMST and honed his skills through advanced fellowships at Harvard-affiliated Brigham & Women’s Hospital and Emory University. Dr. Furtado is an expert in off‑pump coronary bypass, valve surgeries, aortic and transplant surgeries, and advanced minimally invasive and robotic cardiac procedures including TAVI. He also excels in VATS and robotic thoracic surgeries, including thymectomy and cancer resections. His leadership roles at major centers and his contributions to academic literature reflect his dedication to clinical excellence and surgical innovation. A polyglot with fluency in six regional languages, he ensures clear communication and compassionate patient care. Dr. Furtado is an active member of national and international surgical societies and remains deeply involved in academic training and research. His patient-centered approach, surgical precision, and multidisciplinary collaboration make him a trusted leader in Bangalore’s CTVS community.

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