Dr. Devananda N S

Dr Devananda N S is a senior cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon in Bangalore with 35 years of experience, over 10,000 open heart surgeries and 7,000 paediatric and adult cardiac procedures performed across adult, neonatal, and transplant cardiac surgery.

He holds an MCh in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery from Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum, an institute of national importance, and is a Founding Member of the World Society of Paediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Washington DC, USA.

Patients seeking trusted cardiac surgery in Bangalore, expert heart and lung transplantation in Bangalore, or advanced neonatal cardiac surgery in Bangalore will find Dr Devananda serving as HOD and Consultant, Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery, Heart and Lung Transplant Surgery at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, Bangalore.

He is the only surgeon in India to have performed complex open heart surgery on both a 29-week-old premature infant weighing 900 grams and a 90-year-old patient, and the first in India to successfully remove a PNET tumour from the heart.

He consults in English, Kannada, and Hindi, ensuring clear communication for patients from across India and internationally.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Devananda N S delivers the full spectrum of adult, paediatric, and neonatal cardiac surgical care through open, minimally invasive, transplant, and mechanical support approaches.

Adult Cardiac Surgery in Bangalore

Dr Devananda performs all categories of adult cardiac surgical procedures with a strong track record in high-risk and reoperative cases:

• Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) on-pump and off-pump
• Beating Heart CABG for reduced operative risk
• Valve Repair and Replacement for mitral, aortic, and tricuspid valves
• Complex Valve Surgery for advanced and reoperative valve disease
• Redo Cardiac Surgery for previously operated patients
• Combined CABG and Valve Surgery
• Cardiac Tumour Excision including PNET tumour removal from heart

Aortic and Root Surgery in Bangalore

Dr Devananda manages the full spectrum of aortic and root surgical conditions:

• Aortic Aneurysm Surgery for thoracic and thoracoabdominal aneurysms
• Aortic Dissection Repair for acute and chronic presentations
• Aortic Root Reconstruction for root pathology
• Aortic Valve Repair as part of root surgery

Paediatric and Neonatal Cardiac Surgery in Bangalore

Dr Devananda has dedicated subspecialty expertise in complex paediatric and neonatal cardiac surgery, having operated on patients from one day old to 90 years:

• Neonatal Heart Surgery for critically ill newborns including premature infants
• Paediatric Cardiac Surgery for infants, children, and young adults
• Complex Congenital Heart Surgery across the full spectrum of defects
• ASD and VSD Device Closure
• Tetralogy of Fallot Repair
• Coarctation of Aorta Repair

Heart and Lung Transplantation in Bangalore

Dr Devananda leads the heart and lung transplant programme at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road:

• Heart Transplantation surgical management
• Lung Transplantation surgical management
• Back-to-Back Heart Transplants including during the COVID third wave

Mechanical Circulatory Support in Bangalore

Dr Devananda manages advanced heart failure through mechanical support devices including long-distance ECMO transport:

• LVAD (Left Ventricular Assist Device) Implantation
• ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) for cardiogenic shock and post-cardiotomy failure
• Ventricular Assist Devices for bridge-to-transplant and destination therapy
• Long-Distance ECMO Transport with documented transport of ECMO-supported patients over 450 km by road

Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery in Bangalore

Dr Devananda performs minimally invasive cardiac procedures through smaller incisions:

• Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS) for valve and coronary procedures
• Minimally Invasive Valve Surgery

Vascular Surgery in Bangalore

Dr Devananda manages both elective and emergency vascular conditions:

• Carotid Angioplasty and Stenting for stroke prevention
• Vascular Surgery for peripheral arterial and venous conditions
• Thoracic Vascular Procedures

Qualifications

• MBBS from Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Hubli (1991)
• MS General Surgery from Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai (1995)
• MCh Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery from Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum (1999)

Dr Devananda holds active medical council registration with the Karnataka Medical Council (Reg. No. 31227, 1991), supporting his current practice as a cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon in Bangalore.

As Founding Member of the World Society of Paediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Washington DC, USA, Dr Devananda is part of the founding cohort that established this global society, reflecting international recognition of his contributions to paediatric cardiac surgery from its earliest years.

Surgical Milestones and Distinctions

Dr Devananda N S holds several distinctions that are rare in Indian cardiac surgery:

• Only surgeon in India to have performed complex open heart surgery on both a 29-week-old premature infant weighing 900 grams and a 90-year-old patient
• First surgeon in India to successfully remove a PNET (Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumour) from the heart (2008)
• Performed back-to-back heart transplants at Manipal Hospital during the COVID-19 third wave
• Transported an ECMO-supported patient over 450 kilometres by road, a documented milestone in mechanical circulatory support logistics
• Over 10,000 open heart surgeries performed across his career
• Over 7,000 paediatric and adult cardiac procedures
• Treated international patients including complex cases from Africa including rare vascular disease surgery

Awards and Recognitions

• Rotary Centenary Award for Vocational Excellence
• 12 publications in national and international indexed journals

Research and Publications

Dr Devananda has 12 peer-reviewed publications in national and international indexed journals covering cardiothoracic surgery, paediatric cardiac surgery, and complex case reports.

He has also been featured in leading national media including the Times of India, Bangalore Mirror, and Healthcare Radius for landmark surgical cases.

Professional Memberships

• Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (IACTS)
• Indian College of Cardiology (ICC)
• Karnataka Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
• Paediatric Cardiac Society of India
• Founding Member, World Society of Paediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Washington DC, USA

Hospital Affiliations in Bangalore

Current Practice

Dr Devananda N S currently serves as HOD and Consultant, Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery, Heart and Lung Transplant Surgery at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, Bangalore: Consultation Fee: ₹1300

Past Experience

Dr Devananda has previously served as Consultant at Wockhardt Hospital and Heart Institute, Bangalore and as Visiting Consultant at Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research Centre, Bangalore.

About Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road

Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, Bangalore is a NABH and NABL accredited tertiary care hospital and part of the Manipal Hospitals network.

It houses a dedicated Centre of Excellence for Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery offering advanced cardiac surgery, heart and lung transplantation, ECMO services, and mechanical circulatory support under one roof.

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