Dr. Vivek Jawali
Cardiology

Dr. Vivek Jawali

Chairman Cardiac Sciences

Fortis Hospital• BG Road, Bangalore

39+ years of experience
Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
MS, M.Ch, DNB, FIACS, D.Sc

About the doctor

Dr. Vivek Jawali is a highly experienced Chief Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon with 39 years of expertise in cardiac sciences. and specializes in complex heart and thoracic surgeries, including minimally invasive cardiac procedures and advanced vascular interventions.

He has played a major role in shaping cardiac surgery in India and has held leadership positions in several national and international cardiology and cardiothoracic surgical associations. He was also President of the Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS) and is a founding member of the International Society of Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgeons.

His work focuses on advanced cardiac surgery, heart failure management, and heart transplant-related procedures, with an emphasis on innovation, surgical precision, and improving patient survival outcomes.

Area of expertise

Minimally Invasive Cardiac SurgeryCoronary Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG)Valve SurgeryHeart Failure SurgeryHeart Transplant SurgeryThoracic SurgeryVascular Surgery

Qualifications

MS

M.Ch

DNB

FIACS

D.Sc (honoris causa)

Professional Journey

  1. Chairman Cardiac Sciences, Fortis Hospital, BG Road, Bangalore

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Bone Marrow Transplant

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