Dr. Darshan Krishnappa

Dr Darshan Krishnappa is a highly trained cardiac electrophysiologist in Hebbal, Bangalore, with over 16 years of experience in complex arrhythmia management, heart rhythm device therapy, and sudden cardiac arrest prevention.

Patients seeking the best cardiac electrophysiologist in Bangalore for atrial fibrillation, ventricular arrhythmias, defibrillator implantation, or syncope management will find Dr Krishnappa to be one of the most internationally credentialed specialists in the field.

He serves as Consultant Cardiac Electrophysiologist at Manipal Hospitals and concurrently as Associate Professor at Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research, Bangalore.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Krishnappa manages a wide spectrum of cardiac rhythm disorders with particular focus on device-based therapy, ablation procedures, and arrhythmias in structurally complex hearts.

Heart Rhythm Disorders

• Atrial Fibrillation Management
• Ventricular Arrhythmias
• Complex Arrhythmia Ablation
• Arrhythmias in Patients with Congenital Heart Disease
• Syncope Evaluation and Management

Device Therapy

• Pacemaker Implantation
• Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)
• Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy (CRT)
• Lead Extraction

Advanced Cardiac Conditions

• Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention and Management
• Inflammatory Cardiomyopathy (Sarcoidosis)
• Cardiac Amyloidosis
• Heart Failure

Professional Experience

Dr Krishnappa completed advanced fellowship training in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology at the University of Minnesota, USA, and also served as Innovation Fellow at the Earl E. Bakken Medical Devices Center, University of Minnesota.

He worked as Assistant Professor at Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research from 2020 to 2025 and currently serves as Associate Professor at the same institution.

Since December 2021, he has also been practising as Consultant Cardiac Electrophysiologist at Manipal Hospitals, consulting at Hebbal, Old Airport Road, Sarjapur Road, and Jayanagar.

Awards and Achievements

• Vishishta Seva Medal (VSM) – Awarded by the President of India
• Pharmacia Oration Award – Karnataka Chapter, Cardiological Society of India

Publications

Dr Krishnappa has published more than 20 peer-reviewed research papers in journals including International Journal of Cardiology, Scientific Reports (Nature), Indian Heart Journal, Journal of the American Heart Association, Circulation, Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, and Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal. Selected publications include:

• "Life's Simple 7 Cardiovascular Health Score and Premature Atrial Contractions: The ARIC Study." International Journal of Cardiology, 2021
• "Atrial Fibrillation in the Elderly: The Role of Sub-Clinical Isolated Cardiac Amyloidosis." Scientific Reports (Nature), 2019
• "Mast Cell Activation Disorder and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome." Journal of the American Heart Association, 2021
• "ST-Segment Changes After Loss of Consciousness." Circulation, 2020
• "Neurohormones in the Pathophysiology of Vasovagal Syncope in Adults." Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, 2020
• "Incidence and Predictors of Super-Response to Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy." Indian Heart Journal, 2019
• "Impact of Tuberculosis on Glycaemic Status: A Neglected Association." Indian Journal of Medical Research, 2019

Credentials and Education

Academic Qualifications

• MBBS – Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bengaluru, 2010
• MD (Internal Medicine) – AIIMS, New Delhi, 2014
• DM (Cardiology) – PGIMER, Chandigarh, 2018
• Fellowship in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology – University of Minnesota, USA, 2020
• FRACP

Professional Memberships

• Indian Heart Rhythm Society (IHRS)
• Heart Rhythm Society (HRS)
• American College of Cardiology (ACC)
• European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA)

Languages

Dr Darshan Krishnappa consults in English, Hindi, Kannada, and Telugu.

Book an Appointment with Dr Darshan Krishnappa, Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Hebbal, Bangalore

Dr Darshan Krishnappa, Consultant Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Hebbal, Bangalore, is available for consultations at Manipal Hospital Hebbal, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, and Manipal Hospital Jayanagar.

You can book an appointment through HexaHealth for priority scheduling and assistance with consultation and treatment planning.