Dr. G Chandrashekar — Senior Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon in Bangalore | MBBS, MS, MCh (CTVS) | International Fellowship — Belgium & UK
Finding a cardiac surgeon in Bangalore who combines deep clinical experience with specialised international training is not easy. Dr. G Chandrashekar — one of Bangalore’s senior-most cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons — brings over three and a half decades of surgical practice, international fellowship training from Europe, and a career that has taken him from heading a department at one of India’s most respected cardiac institutions to active practice across multiple Bangalore hospitals today.
About Dr. G Chandrashekar
When a patient’s heart needs surgical intervention, the surgeon’s experience and training matter more than almost anything else. Dr. G Chandrashekar has spent over three decades building that experience — starting from Karnataka Medical College in Hubli, advancing through general surgery training, then specialising in the demanding field of cardiothoracic and vascular surgery, and later travelling internationally to train in minimally invasive cardiac techniques in Belgium and in cardiopulmonary transplantation in the United Kingdom.
His most significant institutional role was at Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences (SSSIHMS), Whitefield, Bangalore — a hospital known across India and internationally for its commitment to high-quality, affordable cardiac care. For eight years, Dr. Chandrashekar served as Senior Consultant and Head of the Department of Cardiac Surgery there, where he not only performed thousands of cardiac procedures but also mentored and trained a new generation of cardiac surgeons — many of whom are now independently practising in leading hospitals across India.
Today, he practises as a visiting consultant across three hospital locations in Bangalore — Trustwell Hospitals on JC Road, East Point Medical College and Hospital in Aavalahalli (Virgonagar), and Altius Hospital in Rajajinagar — bringing his expertise to patients across different parts of the city.
Why Patients Choose Dr. G Chandrashekar
- ✅ Over 36 years of focused cardiothoracic and vascular surgical experience
- ✅ Internationally trained — Fellowship at OLV Clinic, Aalst, Belgium and Cardiopulmonary Transplantation training at Freeman Hospital, Newcastle, UK
- ✅ Specialised in beating-heart (off-pump) bypass surgery — avoids stopping the heart during CABG, reducing risk for suitable patients
- ✅ Handles both adult and paediatric cardiac cases — including congenital heart surgery in grown-ups and children
- ✅ Minimal access cardiac surgery specialist — smaller incisions, less trauma, faster recovery
- ✅ Handles complex redo cardiac operations — patients who have previously undergone heart surgery
- ✅ Trained over a dozen cardiac surgeons now independently practising across India’s corporate hospitals
- ✅ Consulting across multiple Bangalore hospital locations — accessible for patients across the city
Qualifications & International Training
🎓 MBBS
Karnataka Medical College, Hubli
🎓 MS — General Surgery
Postgraduate surgical training, India
🎓 MCh — Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery
Super-speciality degree in CTVS — highest Indian surgical qualification in this field
🌍 International Fellowship — Belgium
OLV Clinic, Aalst, Belgium — International Fellow in Cardiac Surgery, early 2000s. Trained in beating-heart bypass and minimal access cardiac surgery.
🌍 Certificate Course — UK
Aesculap Academia, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK (1995) — Cardiopulmonary Transplantation certification
🇺🇸 Visiting Scholar — USA
Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University of California San Diego (UCSD), San Diego, USA
Verified from LinkedIn profile of Dr Chandrashekar Guruvegowda — Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeon, Bangalore
An experienced Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon of 35+ years with vast experience in Adult and Paediatric Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, and Complex Vascular Surgery.
Cardiac Surgery & VascularSenior Consultant Cardiac Surgeon — Adult and Paediatric Cardiac Surgery, Minimal Access Cardiac Surgery. Special expertise in Total Arterial Revascularisation (LIMA-RIMA Y graft) and Valve Repairs.
Senior Consultant Cardiac Surgeon — Adult, Paediatric and Minimal Access Cardiac Surgery. Special areas of interest: Total Arterial Revascularisation and Valve Repairs.
Minimal Access · Valve Repair · Total Arterial RevascularisationAfter spending 8 years at Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences (SSSIHMS), Whitefield, transitioned to the new Whitefield Manipal Hospital. Founded and led the Minimal Access Cardiac Surgery Programme — one of the largest such programmes in India at the time. Expert in Total Arterial Revascularisation (LIMA-RIMA Y construction), Valve Repairs (Mitral, Aortic, Tricuspid), and Congenital Heart Surgery in adults and children.
Minimal Access · LIMA-RIMA Y · Congenital · Valve RepairHeaded the Department of Cardiac Surgery at SSSIHMS, Whitefield for 8 years, leading a team of one Additional Senior Consultant, two Consultants, two Junior Consultants and ten DNB students. Performing approximately 1,500 cardiac surgical procedures per year — covering the full spectrum: Congenital Heart Surgery (Paediatric and Adult), CABG, Heart Valve Repair and Replacements, Combined procedures (CABG+MV Repair/Replacement, CABG+AVR), Double Valve Replacements, Complex Surgeries (Bental, VSR Closures, LV Aneurysms), and a robust Minimal Access Cardiac Surgery Programme (Mini Mitrals, Mini AVRs, Os ASD Closures, MIDCABs).
HOD · 1500 Surgeries/Year · Full Spectrum Cardiac SurgeryConsultant Cardiac Surgeon — performing CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting), Valve Replacements, and surgery for acute vascular injuries.
CABG · Valve Replacement · Vascular Surgery🔬 Signature Clinical Expertise — Built Over 35+ Years
Surgical Expertise
Dr. Chandrashekar covers the full breadth of cardiothoracic and vascular surgery — from routine to complex:
❤️ Coronary Surgery
- Beating-heart CABG (off-pump bypass)
- Total Arterial Revascularisation
- CABG combined with valve procedures
- Redo bypass surgery
🫀 Heart Valve Surgery
- Mitral valve repair and replacement
- Aortic valve replacement (AVR)
- Double valve replacement
- Redo valve surgeries through minimal access
- Bentall procedure (aortic root replacement)
🔬 Minimal Access Surgery
- Keyhole heart surgery
- Minimal access valve procedures
- Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS)
👶 Paediatric & Congenital Heart
- Paediatric cardiac surgery
- Congenital heart surgery in children
- Grown-up congenital heart disease (GUCH)
- ALCAPA repair (anomalous left coronary)
🩸 Vascular Surgery
- Aortic aneurysm surgery
- Complex vascular surgical procedures
- Surgery on the descending thoracic aorta
- Peripheral vascular procedures
🫁 Thoracic Surgery
- Lobectomy (lung lobe removal)
- Pneumonectomy (lung removal)
- Decortication
- Thoracic tumour surgery
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Where to Consult Dr. G Chandrashekar in Bangalore
Dr. Chandrashekar currently consults at three hospital locations across Bangalore. Each offers a different catchment area — making him accessible whether you are based in North, Central, or East Bangalore.
🏥 Trustwell Hospitals
📍 JC Road, Bengaluru 560002
Central Bangalore location — convenient for patients from Jayanagar, Basavanagudi, BTM Layout, and surrounding areas. NABH-accredited multispeciality hospital.
🏥 East Point Medical College & Hospital
📍 East Point Campus, Aavalahalli, Virgonagar, Bengaluru
East Bangalore location — accessible from Whitefield, KR Puram, Hoodi, Marathahalli, and surrounding IT corridor areas.
🏥 Altius Hospital
📍 Rajajinagar / HBR Layout, Bengaluru
North-West Bangalore location — convenient for patients from Rajajinagar, HBR Layout, Hebbal, Yeshwantpur, and Malleshwaram.
Professional Memberships & Recognitions
- Life Member — Indian Medical Association (IMA), Karnataka
- Life Member — Indian Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS)
- Life Member — Vascular Society of India
- Joint Organising Secretary, CTCON’99 — National Cardiothoracic Surgery Conference
- Organising Secretary — International Live Workshop on Minimal Access Cardiac Surgery, SSSIHMS, Whitefield, Bangalore
- Visiting Scholar — Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University of California San Diego (UCSD), USA
- Co-author — Best Paper Award, IACTS National Conference, Hyderabad (ALCAPA surgical strategies — 14-year study at SSSIHMS)
- Paper presented at the Mitral Conclave, New York — part of AATS Centennial Meeting (2017)
A Surgeon Who Builds Others
One of the most significant — yet least visible — contributions of a senior surgeon is teaching. During his eight years heading the cardiac surgery department at SSSIHMS Whitefield, Dr. Chandrashekar trained over a dozen young cardiac surgeons who have since gone on to build their own careers at leading hospitals across India. This teaching legacy is a mark of a surgeon who not only operates with skill but understands the craft deeply enough to transfer it to others.
What Is a CTVS Surgeon? Understanding the Speciality
Many patients searching for a heart doctor in Bangalore are unsure about the difference between a cardiologist and a cardiac surgeon. Here is the simple answer:
👨⚕️ Cardiologist
A physician who diagnoses and manages heart conditions using medication, angioplasty, stenting, and other catheter-based (non-surgical) procedures. Does NOT perform open heart surgery.
🩺 CTVS Surgeon (like Dr. Chandrashekar)
A surgical specialist who operates directly on the heart, lungs, and major blood vessels — performing bypass surgery, valve replacements, aortic procedures, and thoracic operations. Referred to when surgery is the treatment of choice.
You would be referred to a CTVS surgeon like Dr. Chandrashekar if your cardiologist recommends bypass surgery (CABG), heart valve repair or replacement, aortic aneurysm surgery, or any other surgical intervention for a heart or chest condition.
International Patients
Patients from Nigeria, Kenya, Bangladesh, the UAE, Oman, and other countries seeking cardiac surgery in Bangalore will find the cost of heart surgery here significantly lower than in the UK, USA, or Singapore — with outcomes that are comparable at experienced centres. Doctor Visit Bangalore helps international patients navigate the full process — from initial report review to medical visa documentation to hospital coordination — at no charge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Dr. G Chandrashekar practise in Bangalore?
Dr. Chandrashekar currently practises as a visiting consultant at three Bangalore hospitals — Trustwell Hospitals on JC Road (Central Bangalore), East Point Medical College and Hospital in Aavalahalli/Virgonagar (East Bangalore), and Altius Hospital in Rajajinagar/HBR Layout (North-West Bangalore). Doctor Visit Bangalore can help you identify which location is most convenient and book your appointment.
What is beating-heart bypass surgery and why does it matter?
Conventional bypass surgery stops the heart and uses a heart-lung machine to circulate blood during the operation. Beating-heart bypass (off-pump CABG) performs the bypass while the heart continues to beat — avoiding the use of the heart-lung machine. For suitable patients, this can reduce the risk of certain complications associated with the bypass machine. Dr. Chandrashekar trained specifically in this technique in Belgium in the early 2000s and has been performing it for over two decades.
Does Dr. Chandrashekar perform surgery on children with heart conditions?
Yes. Dr. Chandrashekar has experience in paediatric cardiac surgery and congenital heart surgery — both in children and in grown-up patients with congenital heart conditions (GUCH — Grown-Up Congenital Heart disease). During his tenure at SSSIHMS Whitefield, he was part of a team that operated on complex congenital conditions and published award-winning research on ALCAPA — a rare but serious anomalous coronary artery condition seen in both children and adults.
What is the cost of heart surgery with Dr. Chandrashekar in Bangalore?
The cost of cardiac surgery in Bangalore varies significantly depending on the procedure, the hospital, the room category, and the complexity of the case. As a general guide, bypass surgery (CABG) in Bangalore ranges from approximately ₹2.5 lakh to ₹6 lakh, valve replacement from ₹3 lakh to ₹8 lakh, and complex combined procedures may cost more. For an accurate estimate specific to your condition, contact Doctor Visit Bangalore via WhatsApp at +91 78920 28951 — we will obtain a written estimate from the relevant hospital for you, free of charge.
What is a Bentall procedure and does Dr. Chandrashekar perform it?
The Bentall procedure is a complex cardiac operation that replaces the aortic root — the base of the main artery leaving the heart — along with the aortic valve. It is performed when both the aortic valve and the aortic root are diseased, such as in cases of aortic aneurysm or dissection combined with aortic valve disease. Yes, the Bentall procedure is listed among Dr. Chandrashekar’s areas of surgical expertise.
Can I get a second opinion on my heart surgery from Dr. Chandrashekar?
Yes. If you have been advised heart surgery by another doctor and wish to get a second opinion, Doctor Visit Bangalore can arrange a consultation with Dr. Chandrashekar at your most convenient hospital location. WhatsApp your medical reports and investigation results to +91 78920 28951 — we will forward them ahead of your appointment so the consultation can be as productive as possible.
How do I book an appointment with Dr. G Chandrashekar?
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Sources used for research: Trustwell Hospitals official doctor profile (trustwellhospitals.com); Practo doctor listing; Credihealth doctor profile; Justdial East Point Hospital listing; Doctar.in doctor listing. Surgery counts and experience figures are compiled from multiple independent public sources and may vary across listings — we present the most conservative and consistently cited figures.
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