Dr. Chandrashekar Guruvegowda

Dr Chandrashekar Guruvegowda is a Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon in Bengaluru with 43 years of experience and over 5,000 successful surgeries to his credit.

He currently practises as a Consultant at Trustwell Hospital, Sudhama Nagar, and Cura Multispeciality Hospital, Kammanahalli.

He specialises in minimal access cardiac surgery, total arterial revascularisation, complex paediatric cardiac surgery, and video-assisted thoracic procedures.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Guruvegowda focuses on advanced adult, paediatric, and thoracic surgical interventions through the following clinical areas:

Minimal Access Cardiac Surgery and Valve Replacement

He performs keyhole procedures for atrial septal defect closures and mitral or aortic valve replacements to minimise surgical trauma and accelerate recovery.

Total Arterial Revascularisation and Beating-Heart CABG

Dr G Chandrashekar carries out advanced off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting using total arterial grafts to ensure long-term graft durability.

Paediatric and Congenital Cardiac Surgery

He specialises in complex corrective surgeries for neonates and infants presenting with intricate congenital heart defects, including low-birth-weight cases.

Thoracic VATS and Transplant Care

Dr G Chandrashekar performs video-assisted thoracic surgery for lung and mediastinal tumours, alongside providing clinical care in cardiopulmonary transplantation and ventricular assist devices.

Educational Background

He completed his MBBS, followed by an MS in General Surgery and an MCh in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery. He has also completed the following advanced international training and fellowships:

• Fellowship in Cardiac Surgery from OLV Hospital Aalst, Belgium
• Certification in Cardiopulmonary Transplantation from Freeman Hospital, United Kingdom
• Visiting Scholar at the University of California San Diego, United States

Awards, Research, and Publications

Dr Guruvegowda received the Best Paper Award at the IACTS National Conference for his clinical research on surgical strategies in congenital heart anomalies.

He presented scientific research on mitral valve surgery at the AATS Mitral Conclave in New York and has authored papers on minimal access surgical techniques in indexed journals.

Book an Appointment

Book a priority appointment with Dr Chandrashekar Guruvegowda at Trustwell Hospital, Sudhama Nagar, and Cura Multispeciality Hospital, Kammanahalli through HexaHealth for expert cardiothoracic and vascular surgery consultations.