Dr. Ashwini Kumar Pasarad

Dr Ashwini Kumar Pasarad is a distinguished Senior Consultant Cardiac Surgeon who is currently associated with SPARSH Hospital, RR Nagar. With 30 years of experience, he is widely regarded as one of India's leading experts in minimally invasive (keyhole) cardiac surgery.

He has undergone advanced training at world-class institutions, including the Cleveland Clinic (USA) and the University of Alberta (Canada), specialising in complex adult and paediatric cardiac procedures, heart transplants, and mechanical circulatory support. 

His speciality interests include:

• Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS): Performing complex "keyhole" heart surgeries that allow for smaller incisions, less pain, and significantly faster recovery times.
• Beating Heart Bypass Surgery (OPCAB): Expertise in performing coronary artery bypass grafting without stopping the heart, reducing the risks associated with the heart-lung machine.
• Paediatric Cardiac Surgery: Managing complex congenital heart defects in children, including corrective surgeries for infants.
• Aortic Root and Valve Surgery: Advanced surgical management of aortic aneurysms and heart valve repairs or replacements.
• Heart Transplantation and Heart Failure: Specialised care for end-stage heart failure, including heart transplants and the implantation of Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD).
• Hybrid Cardiac Surgery: Combining traditional surgical techniques with interventional cardiology for comprehensive treatment of complex heart diseases.

Dr Ashwini Kumar Pasarad did his:

• MBBS from JJM Medical College, Davangere in 1996
• MS in General Surgery from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) in 2000
• MCh in CTVS from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi in 2007
• Fellowship in Paediatric and Adult Cardiac Surgery from the University of Alberta Hospitals, Canada

Dr Pasarad is an active member of the American Association of Thoracic Surgery (AATS), the Heart Valve Society of America, and the Indian Association of Cardiothoracic Surgeons (IACTS).

He is a prolific contributor to international journals and a well-known health blogger, dedicated to spreading awareness about heart failure and advanced cardiac treatments.

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