Chairman-Cardiac Surgeon
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About “Dr. Vivek Jawali”
Dr. Vivek Jawali is a highly acclaimed cardiac surgeon and a pioneer in minimally invasive and robotic heart surgeries in India. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Sciences at Fortis Hospitals in Bangalore. With over 35 years of experience in cardiothoracic surgery, Dr. Jawali has performed more than 45,000 heart surgeries, including over 4,000 beating-heart bypass surgeries.
He is renowned for introducing minimally invasive cardiac surgery in India and is credited with performing the country’s first beating-heart surgery, as well as its first robotic heart surgery. Dr. Jawali specializes in various heart procedures, including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve repairs and replacements, heart transplants, and ventricular assist devices (VAD).
Throughout his career, Dr. Jawali has been actively involved in academic contributions, including research, publications, and presentations at national and international forums. He is a strong advocate for patient-centered care, focusing on improving surgical techniques that result in less pain, quicker recovery, and better outcomes.
Dr. Vivek Jawali is highly respected in the medical community for his contributions to cardiac surgery, his leadership in advanced surgical techniques, and his commitment to innovation in heart care.
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Offered Services
ASD (Atrial Septal Defect) Closure
Radiofrequency Ablation
AICD
Heart Bypass Surgery (CABG)
Angiography
PPI-Permanent Pacemaker Implant - Double Chamber
CRT- D Implant (Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy)
PDA Device Closure
Valve Replacement