Dr. Anandathirtha

Dr Anandathirtha is a highly skilled cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon in Hebbal, Bangalore, with over 22 years of experience in complex cardiac surgery, heart failure management, and transplant-based care.

Patients seeking the best cardiothoracic surgeon in Bangalore for advanced mechanical circulatory support, minimally invasive cardiac procedures, or heart and lung transplantation will find Dr Anandathirtha to be one of the most comprehensively trained specialists in the field.

He currently serves as Lead Consultant in Cardio-Thoracic and Vascular Surgery at Manipal Hospital Hebbal and Manipal Hospital Yelahanka.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Anandathirtha manages a broad spectrum of cardiac, thoracic, and vascular conditions in both adult and paediatric patients, including coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, aortic disorders, advanced heart failure, and complex thoracic conditions.

His practice places particular emphasis on mechanical circulatory support and transplant-linked surgical pathways, working in close coordination with cardiac anaesthesia, critical care, perfusion, and transplant teams.

Adult Cardiac Surgery

• Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
• Valve Repair and Replacement
• High-Risk and Redo Cardiac Surgery

Heart Failure and Mechanical Circulatory Support

• ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation)
• LVAD (Left Ventricular Assist Device)
• BiVAD (Biventricular Assist Device)
• Advanced Heart Failure Surgery

Aortic and Endovascular Surgery

• Complex Aortic Surgery
• TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement)
• TEVAR (Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair)
• EVAR (Endovascular Aneurysm Repair)

Heart and Lung Transplantation

• Heart Transplantation – donor retrieval and recipient surgery
• Lung Transplantation
• Post-transplant Care Pathways

Minimally Invasive and Thoracic Surgery

• Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
• Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)

Paediatric Cardiac Surgery

• Selected Paediatric Cardiac Procedures
• Paediatric Peripheral Vascular Repair

Professional Experience

Dr Anandathirtha is a cardiothoracic surgeon with extensive experience across major tertiary care centres in India and the United Kingdom.

He has undergone advanced training in Cardiothoracic Transplantation and Mechanical Circulatory Support at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, and in Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery at Lancashire Cardiac Centre.

Awards and Achievements

• More than 2,000 cardiothoracic surgeries performed with consistently good outcomes
• NHS Blood and Transplant Certification for thoracic organ retrieval, United Kingdom

Publications and Conference Presentations

• "Reverse One-and-a-Half Ventricle Repair" – Paediatric Cardiac Society of India Conference, 2013
• "Fibrinolytic Therapy as First-Line Therapy in Prosthetic Valve Thrombosis" – Annual Conference of IACTS, Chennai, 2011
• "Outcomes of Paediatric Peripheral Vascular Repair" – Annual Conference of IACTS, Chennai, 2011

Credentials and Education

Academic Qualifications

• MBBS – Bangalore Medical College, 2004
• MS (General Surgery) – Bangalore Medical College, 2008
• MCh (Cardio-Thoracic and Vascular Surgery) – Sawai Man Singh Medical College, Jaipur, 2011
• Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Transplantation and Mechanical Circulatory Support – Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, UK
• Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery – Lancashire Cardiac Centre, UK

Medical Registration

• Karnataka Medical Council | Registration No. 68671

Professional Memberships

• Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS)
• Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS)
• European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS)

Languages

Dr Anandathirtha consults in English, Kannada, and Hindi, ensuring clear communication with patients and families when navigating complex cardiac diagnoses and surgical decisions.

Book an Appointment with Dr Anandathirtha, Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Hebbal, Bangalore

Dr Anandathirtha, Lead Consultant in Cardio-Thoracic and Vascular Surgery in Hebbal, Bangalore, is available for consultations at Manipal Hospital Hebbal and Manipal Hospital Yelahanka. You can book an appointment with Dr Anandathirtha through HexaHealth for priority scheduling and assistance with consultation and treatment planning.