Dr Govini Balasubramani
Cardiology

Dr Govini Balasubramani

Director

Gleneagles BGS Hospital• Kengeri, Bangalore

20+ years of experience
Cardiothoracic Surgery
MBBS, MS, MCh, FIACS

About the doctor

Dr. Govini specializes in managing patients with heart failure and chronic lung diseases requiring surgical intervention. He trained under prominent transplant surgeons across Hong Kong, Austria, Germany, and South Korea. He pioneered lung and heart-lung transplant programs in India, serving patients aged 17-74 years. He has performed over 7,000 open and closed heart surgeries in adults and children, along with 350 heart and lung transplants. He is multilingual in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi, and English.

Area of expertise

Cardiothoracic and Vascular SurgeryHeart & Lung TransplantRobotic SurgeryVATS (Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery)MICS (Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery)Live Lung TransplantBeating Heart Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (OP-CABG)Laser Lung Surgery

Qualifications

MBBS

MS - General Surgery

MCh - Cardio Thoracic Surgery

FIACS

Professional Journey

  1. Director, Gleneagles Hospital, Bangalore
  2. Transplant surgery training, Hong Kong
  3. Transplant surgery training, Austria
  4. Transplant surgery training, Germany
  5. Transplant surgery training, South Korea

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Heart & Lung Transplant

India's heart and lung transplant centers care for end-stage heart and lung disease, including pediatric and high-risk cases, with skilled surgeons, advanced ICUs, and support from consultation to recovery.

Cardiac Care

Heart care in India spans angioplasty, bypass, valve repair, and minimally invasive surgery, handled by experienced teams at a fraction of what you would pay elsewhere.

Liver Transplant

India's liver transplant programs cover living donor, pediatric, and complex re-transplant cases, led by experienced specialists who deliver strong outcomes and affordable, well-coordinated care.

Kidney Transplant

India is a trusted choice for kidney transplantation, with skilled transplant teams, advanced surgical care, and strong long-term outcomes at a fraction of the cost charged in many countries.

Transplants

India's transplant teams handle kidney, liver, heart, lung, and bone marrow transplants with high success rates, advanced critical care, and full support for international patients.

Bone Marrow Transplant

India offers the full range of bone marrow transplants, including autologous, allogeneic, and haploidentical, performed by experienced haematologists at specialized centers with high success rates.

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