About Dr. Vivek Jawali

• Dr. Vivek Jawali is among India’s most respected Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons.
• He has more than 39 years of experience in advanced cardiac surgery.
• He currently serves as Chairman of Cardiovascular Sciences at Fortis Hospitals, Bangalore.
• He pioneered minimally invasive cardiac surgery in India.
• He performed India’s first beating-heart bypass surgery.
• He introduced minimally invasive bypass surgery techniques in India.
• He is known internationally for innovative cardiac surgical procedures.
• He has successfully completed more than 30,000 cardiac and vascular surgeries.
• He has held leadership positions in several prestigious cardiac surgery organizations.
• He continues to contribute to research, education, and advancements in cardiovascular healthcare.

Work Experience

• Over 39 years of experience in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery.
• Chairman of Cardiovascular Sciences at Fortis Hospitals, Bangalore.
• Performed more than 30,000 cardiothoracic and vascular surgeries during his career.
• Pioneer of minimally invasive cardiac surgery in India.
• Performed India’s first beating-heart bypass surgery.
• Performed India’s first minimally invasive bypass surgery (MIDCAB).
• Conducted India’s first awake cardiac surgery.
• Performed the world’s first awake open-heart surgery.
• Former President of the Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS).
• Recognized internationally for innovations in cardiac surgery.

Education

• MBBS – M.R. Medical College, Gulbarga – 1974.
• MS (General Surgery) – J.J.M. Medical College, Davangere.
• M.Ch (Cardiothoracic Surgery) – KEM Hospital & Seth G.S. Medical College, Mumbai.
• DNB (Cardiothoracic Surgery) – National Board of Examinations.
• FIACS – Fellow of the Indian Association of Cardiovascular Surgeons.
• D.Sc (Honoris Causa) – Awarded for contributions to cardiac sciences.

Location

Fortis Hospital, Bangalore (Bannerghatta Road)

Established in: 2006

Number of Beds: 284

Multi Specialty

Location: Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore

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Awards

• Performed India’s first beating-heart bypass surgery (1992).
• Performed India’s first minimally invasive bypass surgery (1994).
• Conducted India’s first awake cardiac surgery (1999).
• Performed the world’s first awake open-heart surgery (2002).
• Former President of the Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS).
• Founder Member of the International Society of Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgeons (ISMICS).
• Council Member of the Asian Association of Cardiothoracic Surgeons.
• Member of the Medical Council of India (MCI).
• Published numerous scientific papers in national and international journals.
• Recognized globally for pioneering advancements in minimally invasive cardiac surgery.