Dr. Raghavendra Chikkatur
MBBS, MS - General Surgery, MCh - Cardio Thoracic Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Dr. Raghavendra is the Director of Cardiac Services and Chief Cardiothoracic Surgeon at People Tree Hospitals, Bangalore. He is committed to establishing Centre of Excellence in Cardiac Sciences. Dr. Raghavendra’s passion for Cardiothoracic Surgery took him to Mumbai where he was trained under one of the best guides in the country, Dr. Anil G. Tendolkar. He completed MCh in CTVS in 2004 from Lokamanya Tilak Municipal Medical College Hospital, Sion, Mumbai University. He continued to work as Lecturer in the same hospital under the tutelage of Dr. Tendolkar and gained invaluable experience. In order to further hone his skills, he moved to London; the United Kingdom and worked as Specialist Registrar at the renowned London Chest Hospital, BARTS NHS Trust, London, the United Kingdom from 2008 to 2010. The London Chest Hospital is a designated DAMI (Direct Access Myocardial Infarction) Centre and along with St Bartholomew Hospital, cater to the most complex adult cardiac surgeries in the East of London. Apart from the skills he gained in the adult cardiac surgery including major aortic work and valve repairs, he was also associated with minimally invasive valve surgery and VATS [Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery] for lung and mediastinum. He was keenly involved when Transcutaneous Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) programme was initiated at BARTS in the year 2008. Although the prospect of a promising career in the United Kingdom was looming large, his strong desire to serve in his native country made him relocate to India. He joined as faculty at the state-run Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences in 2010. During his 4 year stint at the Jayadeva Institute, he not only performed both adult and paediatric heart surgeries but was mentoring young arias surgery trainee residents. In May 2014, he joined well-known Apollo Hospital as Consultant in Cardiothoracic Surgery and performed hundreds of beating heart CABG, valve replacements including minimally invasive valve surgeries, as well as VATS lung & mediastinal operations. Dr Raghavendra in last 12+ years has performed more than 5000 open heart surgeries ( Both adult and Paediatric). Dr Raghavendra has a strong connection with the community and has done several free camps and travelled far and wide to the interiors of several communities and villages screening for cardiovascular diseases and making a tangible difference to several people. During his training at Sion Hospital, he was involved with free heart surgery camps at Kuch, Gujarath under the auspices of Bidada Sarvodaya Trust, while with Apollo Hospitals, he was regularly conducting free camps at Tumkur, Arasikere, Hassan and Kolar. He finally found his calling at the People Tree Hospitals group with the same ethos and culture and a highly skilled team to integrate with. As the Director of Cardiac Services and Chief Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Dr Raghavendra is an invaluable strength of the People Tree Hospitals group.
67, Uttarahalli Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Dr. Prasanna Bhat K S
MBBS, MD - General Medicine, DM - Hepatology
Gastroenterology
Dr. Prasanna Bhat is a well qualified consultant at Sakra World Hospital in Hepatology and Liver Transplant. Dr. Prasanna Bhat, from 2015-2017 worked as a consultant Hepatologist in Apollo, Guwahati. He is also a member of the Indian National Association for study of liver
Roopa Avenue, South End B Cross,Jayanagar 9th Block, Ragiguda temple lane, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Dr. Nagaraj Palankar
MBBS, MS - General Surgery, DNB - Surgical Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology
Dr Nagaraj Palankar is a Consultant Surgical Gastroenterologist at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road Bangalore. He is also affiliated at Medha Specialty Centre in Domlur, Bangalore. With 12 years of experience, Dr Nagaraj specialises in Gastroenterology and Surgical Gastroenterology. He is an MBBS graduate from Kasturba Medical College, Bangalore. Dr Nagaraj has completed Master of Science in General Surgery from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore. He has further pursued Diplomate of National Board in Surgical Gastroenterology from Christian Medical College, Vellore. Dr Nagaraj has done Fellowship in Liver Transplantation from Asan Medical Centre, Seoul. He was previously associated with Kasturba Medical College, Bangalore and Pushpawati Singhania Research Institute, New Delhi. He is registered at Karnataka Medical Council.
98, Kodihalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Dr. Sariya Mohammadi J
MS - General Surgery, MBBS
Surgery
Graduated from Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore. completed Master in Surgery (MS) from JSS Medical College, Mysore in 2016. Persuaded Fellowship in breast oncosurgery from Sri Shankara Cancer Hospital, Bangalore under Rajiv Gandhi University in 2019. Trained in management of all benign and malignant breast diseases, lumpectomies, excisions, breast conservation surgeries, oncoplastic and cosmetic breast surgeries, management of all general surgical conditions. Dr. Sariya Mohammadi. J is one of the few Lady Surgeons in Bangalore City who practices General Surgery with special expertise in Breast Cancer Surgery and Treatment.
JBJ Complex, Service Road, 5th Block, Ashwath Nagar, HBR Layout, Bangalore, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Dr. Sanjiv C C
MBBS, DM - Neurology
Neurology
Dr. Sanjiv C.C. is a well-known Parkinson disease specialist and neurologist in Bangalore who has more than 27 years of experience in neurology and clinical practice. Dr. Sanjiv is presently working as the senior consultant neurologist in Celara Diagnostics, Basavanagudi, Bangalore, apollo hospitals, Jayanagar, and Ragavas Diagnostic Centre, Jayanagar, Bangalore. Dr. Sanjiv is an active participant in conferences and workshops held nationally and internationally, prompted by his zeal for continuous learning and adapting latest technologies and advancement in the field of neurology. Attending various medical conferences and workshops helped him to bring in advanced and expert care to his patients. He has presented a number of Theses and Papers in various conferences held Nationally and Internationally. As an active Neurologist and Researcher with a special interest in Parkinson disease, Dr. Sanjiv has authored many publications in peer reviewed journals and co-authored various literature and articles as well as abstracts.
Number-24, South End Road, Basavanagudi, Bangalore, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Dr. Nirmala S
MBBS, MS - General Surgery, MCh - Neuro Surgery
Neurosurgery
Dr. Nirmala S graduated from the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences with an MS in General Surgery and M.Ch in Neurosurgery with an excellent track record during her undergraduate studies earning the highest marks in the subjects of Community Medicine, Surgery, and OBG at Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar. She has gone on to have a stellar career as a Neurosurgeon with many years of experience. Her repertoire ranges across an impressive range of neurosurgical cases such as the evaluation and management of intracranial tumors, hydrocephalus, movement disorders, spinal trauma, and spinal disorders. She is an expert in handling neurosurgical emergencies like trauma, stroke, seizures, and neuro infections. Dr. Nirmala has independently performed more than 50 craniotomies for trauma, decompression and SDH, and 20 VP shunts, EVD, Burrholes for various cranial procedures. She has assisted in more than 20 cases of elective neurosurgical procedures for acoustic neuromas, ACM with a syrinx, intracranial tumors, in over 20 cases of Intracranial aneurysms, and in more than 15 interventional angiograms. She has independently performed over 30 nerve and muscle biopsies. She endeavors to provide the care for patients by being up to date with the latest neurosurgical advances. To this end, she has assisted in the evaluation and management of movement disorders for DBS surgeries, in temporal lobectomies, and other procedures like dorsal column stimulation and inter stim. Dr. Nirmala has been actively involved in various health camps conducted by Aster CMI Hospital. She is actively involved in academia and research and has won accolades such as securing the First Prize in Quiz in SHINE 2015 and the First Prize for her Paper presentation in SSBASIC Sept-2014. She has innumerable academic papers published in reputed journals to her credit and has presented at prestigious conferences, her research, and posters. Dr. Nirmala is also an Author, lending her expertise by contributing to the “Hand Book of Deep Brain Stimulation”.
No. 43/2, New Airport Road, NH.7, Hebbal, Sahakara Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Dr. Vipul Bhandari
MBBS, DNB - Ophthalmology, DO
Ophthalmic surgery
Ex consultant and Head, Cornea services, Nethradhama superspeciality eye hospital, Bangalore, India. Jan 2015-May 2017. Ex- consultant – Cornea, cataract and refractive services, Vasan eye care, Bangalore. July 2014-Dec- 2-14 Ex- consultant – Cornea, cataract and refractive services, Sankara eye centre, Coimbatore. Jan 2014- june-14
590, 6th Block, 2nd Phase, BSK 3rd Stage, Hosakerehalli Cross, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Dr. Satish Ramaiah
MBBS, MRCPsych
Psychiatry
Dr Satish is currently the Chief of Mind Care Department, Consultant Neuropsychiatrist and Sleep Disorder specialist at People Tree Hospitals, Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore. Dr Satish has been the Lead Consultant for Neuropsychiatry Services for the Cambian Group (Largest Private Mental Health Services Provider in the UK) and has consultant experience in NHS Sheffield, UK. He completed his specialist training in various Subspecialties of Psychiatry in the UK with advanced training /expertise in Neuropsychiatry and Sleep Disorders. He has the specialist endorsement in Liaison Psychiatry by Royal College of Psychiatrists, UK. He has special interests in Psychiatric disorders in physical illness and integrated psychotherapies. Dr Satish with his additional training in psychological treatments takes a holistic view of disorders of the mind. He provides a comprehensive assessment and treatment care packages to enhance your wellbeing. He delivers highest standards of care to the minds requiring help in managing the range of difficulties, taking a holistic view of your thoughts, feelings and behaviour within the context of your cultural, religious, spiritual beliefs and individual circumstances. He works towards maximizing your potential by working closely with you and your loved ones, helping you to enhance your coping and improve functioning. He takes innovative approaches to evidence-based practice frameworks to meet your individual needs and tailor the care package to your circumstances.
2026, 23/B, 3rd A Cross Road, Yelahanka Satellite Town, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Dr. Vishwanath V Bellad
MBBS, DNB - Respiratory Diseases
Pulmonology
Dr. Vishwanath V Bellad is a Pulmonologist in Padmanabhanagar, Bangalore and has an experience of 27 years in this field. Dr. Vishwanath V Bellad practices at Swastha Healthcare in Padmanabhanagar, Bangalore and BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital in Kengeri, Bangalore. He completed MBBS from Karnataka Medical Council in 1994 and DNB - Respiratory Diseases from National Board of Examination, India in 2003.
67, Uttarahalli Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Dr. Pradeep Kumar
MBBS, MD - Rheumatology
Rheumatology
Dr Pradeep Kumar is a Consultant Rheumatologist working at Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore having over 15 years of experience in this field.
Survey Number 91/1 A&B, HP Avenue, Konappana Agrahara Village Begur Hubli, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India