Dr. Gagan Khullar

Dr Gagan Khullar is a cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon in Bangalore with 17 years of experience and over 4,000 successful cardiac surgeries performed.

He holds a DNB in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery from the National Board of Examinations, completed at Narayana Health City, Bengaluru, one of Asia's largest cardiac care institutions.

Patients seeking a trusted cardiac surgeon in Bangalore, expert beating heart CABG in Bangalore, or advanced minimally invasive cardiac surgery in Bangalore will find Dr Khullar serving as Senior Consultant at Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Bommasandra, Bangalore.

He performs 99 percent of his CABG cases as off-pump beating heart surgery and has completed over 500 minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) cases, including robotic-assisted cardiac procedures.

He consults in English and Hindi, ensuring clear communication for patients across India.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Gagan Khullar delivers comprehensive cardiothoracic and vascular surgical care with a focused expertise in beating heart surgery, minimally invasive procedures, robotic cardiac surgery, and complex valve operations.

Beating Heart CABG in Bangalore

Dr Khullar is a specialist in off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery with 99 percent of his CABG cases performed without a heart-lung machine:

• Beating Heart CABG (Off-Pump CABG) for reduced operative risk and faster recovery
• Total Arterial Revascularisation for optimal long-term graft patency
• Minimally Invasive CABG (MICS CABG) through small incisions
• Robotic-Assisted CABG for selected coronary cases
• Complex Coronary Artery Disease surgical management

Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery in Bangalore

Dr Khullar has performed over 500 MICS cases and is an active contributor to the robotic cardiac surgery programme at Narayana Health:

• Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS) for valve and coronary procedures
• Robotic Cardiac Surgery through Narayana Health's robotic programme
• Keyhole Heart Surgery for faster recovery, reduced pain, and shorter hospital stay
• Minimally Invasive Valve Surgery for mitral and aortic valves

Valve Surgery in Bangalore

Dr Khullar performs a comprehensive range of valve repair and replacement procedures:

• Single, Double, and Triple Valve Replacement and Repair
• Mitral Valve Repair and Replacement
• Aortic Valve Replacement
• Tricuspid Valve Repair
• Redo Valve Surgery for complex reoperative cases

Complex and High-Risk Cardiac Surgery

Dr Khullar manages the most technically demanding categories of adult cardiac surgery:

• Complex Coronary Artery Disease surgical management
• Heart Tumour Surgery
• Congenital Heart Disease surgical management in adults
• Redo Cardiac Surgery for previously operated patients
• Aortic Aneurysm Repair and aortic surgery
• Dilated Cardiomyopathy surgical management

Emergency Cardiac Surgery

Dr Khullar manages acute cardiac surgical emergencies:

• Emergency CABG for acute heart attack and unstable coronary disease
• Acute Coronary Syndrome surgical management
• Cardiac Emergency Perioperative Care and critical care management

Qualifications

• MBBS from Dr Rajendra Prasad Medical College, Tanda, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh (2009)
• DNB Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery from National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, completed at Narayana Health City, Bengaluru (2012 to 2018)

His DNB CTVS training at Narayana Health City, Bengaluru from 2012 to 2018 provided direct exposure to one of Asia's highest-volume cardiac surgical programmes.

Under the Narayana Health umbrella, he honed his expertise in beating heart CABG, minimally invasive procedures, robotic cardiac surgery, and high-risk complex cardiac cases.

Academic and Research Contributions

Dr Khullar is actively engaged in advancing cardiac surgical knowledge and patient education through his blog and social media platforms. His published articles cover:

• Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
• What is Minimally Invasive CABG
• Dilated Cardiomyopathy
• Emergency Care for Heart Attacks: When Every Second Counts
• Risk Factors for Heart Disease
• Diabetes and Cardiac Risk
• How to Reduce Your Heart Disease Risk
• MICS CABG

He regularly creates health education content in Hindi and English, making cardiac health awareness accessible to a broad patient population across India.

Hospital Affiliations in Bangalore

Current Practice

Dr Gagan Khullar currently serves as Senior Consultant at Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Bommasandra, Bangalore. Consultation Fee: ₹1050

Past Experience

• Narayana Health City, Bengaluru as Consultant and DNB Trainee (2012 to 2018)

About Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Bommasandra

Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences, NH Health City, Bommasandra, Bangalore is one of Asia's flagship cardiac care institutions and the founding hospital of Narayana Health, established by Dr Devi Prasad Shetty.

It offers advanced tertiary and quaternary cardiac surgery, interventional cardiology, cardiac electrophysiology, and cardiac rehabilitation under one roof. In 2025, Narayana Health expanded globally with the acquisition of Practice Plus Group Hospitals, UK.

Book an Appointment with Dr Gagan Khullar, Cardiac Surgeon in Bangalore

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