Dr. Anup Charles S

Dr Anup Charles S is a trusted cardiac surgeon in Bangalore with 25 years of experience in advanced cardiothoracic and vascular surgery.

As Senior Consultant at Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences, NH Health City, Bangalore, he specialises in complex congenital heart surgery, redo cardiac procedures, valve repairs and replacements, and minimally invasive cardiac surgery in both paediatric and adult patients.

Patients seeking an expert paediatric cardiac surgeon in Bangalore or advanced heart surgery at Narayana Health will find in Dr Anup Charles a precise, compassionate surgeon with a proven track record across some of India's most respected cardiac institutions.

He is fluent in English, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam, making consultations comfortable for patients from across India.

Credentials and Trust Signals

Dr Anup Charles S holds the following qualifications:

• MBBS, Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Bangalore (2001)
• MS General Surgery, Dr BR Ambedkar Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore (2009)
• MCh Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research (IPGMER), Kolkata (2013)
• Fellowship in Paediatric Cardiac Surgery, Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences, NH Health City, Bangalore (2013 to 2015), awarded by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (First Class)

He is registered with the Karnataka Medical Council (Registration No 60926, 2001).

Dr Anup Charles has led two cardiac surgical missions to Ethiopia with the Global Heart Foundation and Heart Attack Ethiopia, performing cardiac surgeries for children and adults in need, reflecting his commitment to humanitarian cardiac care beyond clinical boundaries.

Professional Memberships

• Indian Association of Cardiovascular Surgeons (Life Member)
• ELSO Pediatric Cardiac Society of India

Hospital Affiliation

Dr Anup Charles S currently serves as Senior Consultant Cardiac Surgeon at Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Bommasandra, NH Health City, Bangalore (February 2023 to present).

He has previously held senior roles at Frontier Lifeline Pvt Ltd, Chennai (Senior Consultant, leading all paediatric and adult cardiac surgeries across three hospitals under Dr KM Cherian), BR Life SSNMC Super Specialty Hospital, Bangalore, and Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore, where he performed all types of adult and paediatric cardiac surgeries including minimally invasive and robotic cardiac procedures.

About Narayana Health

Narayana Health is one of India's largest and most trusted hospital networks, founded by renowned cardiac surgeon Dr Devi Prasad Shetty. With a presence across 21 cities in India and internationally, NH Health operates over 50 facilities including multispeciality hospitals, heart centres, and cancer institutes.

The group is globally recognised for delivering world-class healthcare at affordable costs, with particular strength in cardiac care, oncology, neurosciences, and organ transplantation.

Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences, NH Health City, Bommasandra, Bangalore is one of the flagship institutions of the group, offering advanced tertiary and quaternary cardiac care. In 2025, Narayana Health further expanded its global footprint with the acquisition of Practice Plus Group Hospitals in the UK, marking the most significant entry by an Indian hospital group into the British healthcare market.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Anup Charles S offers comprehensive cardiothoracic and vascular surgical care with a focus on clinical precision, evidence-based management, and advanced diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.

Paediatric Cardiac Surgery in Bangalore

Dr Anup Charles has dedicated fellowship training in paediatric cardiac surgery and independently performs:

• Complex Congenital Heart Disease Surgery in neonates, infants, children, and grown-up congenital heart disease patients
• Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) repair and other septal defect corrections
• Tetralogy of Fallot and complex cyanotic congenital heart surgery
• Neonatal Cardiac Surgery for critical congenital heart lesions
• Paediatric Redo Cardiac Surgery for previously operated congenital cases
• Single Ventricle Palliation procedures

Adult Cardiac Surgery in Bangalore

Dr Anup Charles offers the full range of adult cardiac surgical procedures at Narayana Health, Bangalore:

• Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) for coronary artery disease
• Valve Repair and Replacement for mitral, aortic, tricuspid, and pulmonary valves
• Redo Cardiac Surgery for complex reoperative cases
• Aortic Aneurysm surgery and aortic root procedures
• Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery in selected patients
• Robotic Cardiac Surgery experience from Aster CMI Hospital

Cardiac Surgery Procedures

• Heart Bypass Surgery including off-pump and on-pump CABG
• Cardiac Catheterisation and perioperative planning
• Pacemaker Implantation
• Carotid Artery Surgery and vascular procedures
• Cardiac Ablation for selected arrhythmia cases

Research and Academic Contributions

Dr Anup Charles S has been actively involved in research programmes during his tenure at Frontier Lifeline Pvt Ltd under Dr KM Cherian, serving as a member of the Institutional Ethics Committee, Blood Transfusion Committee, and as in-charge of the Tissue Valve Bank.

He has contributed to institutional research in cardiac surgery outcomes and cardiac programme development across multiple hospitals.

His humanitarian surgical missions to Ethiopia further reflect his commitment to advancing cardiac care in underserved populations globally.

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