Dr. Ganesh Bhat

Dr Ganesh Bhat is a specialist General, Laparoscopic and Endocrine Surgeon in Bangalore with 10 years of surgical experience, currently serving as Consultant at Manipal Hospital, Jayanagar, Bangalore, and Assistant Professor at Dr B R Ambedkar Medical College and Hospital, Bengaluru.

He has completed international observerships at Seoul National University Hospital, South Korea, the University of Medicine, Vienna, and Christian Medical College, Vellore, reflecting internationally benchmarked subspecialty training in endocrine and breast surgery.

Patients searching for a thyroid surgeon in Bangalore, breast cancer surgeon in Bangalore, or specialist in adrenal and parathyroid surgery will find in Dr Bhat a superspeciality-trained endocrine surgeon with a strong academic profile, active research contributions in indexed journals, and recognised presentation awards at international conferences including the Asian Association of Endocrine Surgeons 2025 in Seoul.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Bhat provides comprehensive surgical and medical management across endocrine gland disorders, breast conditions, and general surgical procedures, with particular depth in minimally invasive and oncoplastic techniques.

General, Laparoscopic and Proctological Surgery

• Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
• Laparoscopic hernia repair
• Laparoscopic appendectomy
• Haemorrhoidectomy
• Fistulotomy and fissure surgery
• Circumcision
• Varicose vein surgery
• Intragastric balloon insertion
• Diabetic foot debridement and wound care

Thyroid Surgery

One of the core focus areas of his practice, covering benign and malignant thyroid conditions with both open and endoscopic surgical approaches:

• Open thyroidectomy
• Transaxillary endoscopic thyroidectomy
• Total and hemithyroidectomy
• Neck lymph node dissection
• Completion thyroidectomy
• Microwave and radiofrequency ablation
• Targeted therapy for advanced thyroid cancer
• Ultrasound-guided FNA

Parathyroid Surgery

Specialised parathyroid surgery including novel intraoperative identification techniques developed through original research:

• Focused parathyroidectomy
• Bilateral neck exploration
• Intraoperative parathyroid identification using AST to LDH ratio
• Primary, secondary, and tertiary hyperparathyroidism
• Brown tumour management

Adrenal Surgery

• Open adrenalectomy
• Laparoscopic adrenalectomy
• Cortical sparing adrenalectomy
• Adrenocortical carcinoma surgery
• Pheochromocytoma, Conn's adenoma, Cushing's adenoma

Breast Surgery and Oncoplasty

Advanced breast surgical care with a strong emphasis on oncoplastic reconstruction and breast conservation:

• Type I and Type II oncoplasty
• Skin and nipple sparing mastectomy
• Latissimus Dorsi flap reconstruction
• Reduction mammoplasty with oncological resection
• Sentinel lymph node biopsy
• Axillary lymph node dissection
• Neoadjuvant chemoradiation coordination
• Nipple discharge evaluation and surgery

Salivary Gland Surgery

• Parotidectomy
• Submandibular gland excision
• Salivary calculi management

Medical Management of Endocrine Conditions

• Chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormonal therapy for thyroid, adrenal, and breast malignancies
• Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor therapy for advanced differentiated thyroid cancer
• Medical management of MEN syndromes

Professional Experience

• Consultant, Manipal Hospital, Jayanagar, Bangalore
• Assistant Professor, Dr B R Ambedkar Medical College and Hospital, Bengaluru
• Assistant Professor and Head of Department, Endocrine Surgery, Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, Saifai, Etawah
• Assistant Professor, Endocrine Surgery, King George's Medical University, Lucknow
• Senior Resident (Academic), Endocrine Surgery, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, 2020 to 2023
• Assistant Professor, General Surgery, Government Medical College, Baramati
• Junior Resident, Sassoon General Hospital, Pune

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Academic Qualifications

• MBBS, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, 2016
• MS in General Surgery, B J Medical College and Sassoon General Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, 2020
• MCh in Endocrine Surgery, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, 2023

International Observerships

• Department of Endocrine Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, South Korea, April 2025
• Department of Endocrine Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, South Korea, April 2025
• Department of Endocrine Surgery, Christian Medical College, Vellore, January 2023
• Department of Surgical Endocrinology, Division of Visceral Surgery, University of Medicine, Vienna, August 2022

Certification Courses

• Advanced Certification in AI for Digital Health and Imaging, Indian Institute of Science with TalentSprint, 2024 to 2025
• Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Law and Ethics, National Law School of India University, Bengaluru (pursuing)
• Certification in Diabetes and Metabolic Disorder Care, OC Academy, NHS Health Education England, Royal College of General Practitioners, 2025
• Basic Course in Biomedical Research, NPTEL under ICMR and NIE, 2021

Medical Council Registration

• Karnataka Medical Council, Registration No. 114860, registered since 2016

Professional Memberships

• Association of Surgeons of India
• Indian Association of Endocrine Surgery
• Breast Surgery International
• International Association of Endocrine Surgery
• Indian Thyroid Society
• Breast, Endocrine Surgery and Thyroid Society, Karnataka

Awards and Academic Contributions

Awards and Honours

• ICMR International Travel Grant, 19th Congress of Asian Association of Endocrine Surgeons (AsAES 2025), Seoul, South Korea
• Travel Grant of USD 300, AsAES 2025, Seoul, South Korea
• 1st Prize, Case Presentation in Endocrine Pathology Updates: Thyroid, KGMU, Lucknow, 2023
• 2nd Prize, Paper Presentation, 82nd ASICON 2022, Mumbai
• BSI Travel Grant of USD 1000, International Surgical Week 2022, Vienna
• CSIR Foreign Travel Grant, International Surgical Week 2022, Vienna
• Certificate of Appreciation, First Author, Case Reports Section, Indian Journal of Endocrine Surgery and Research, June 2021
• 3rd Prize, Podium Presentation, 15th Annual PESICON 2020
• Amul Vidya Shree, Outstanding Academic Performance, CBSE, 2008

Selected Conference Presentations

• Oral paper on intraoperative parathyroid tissue identification using AST to LDH ratio, 19th Congress of AsAES 2025, Seoul, South Korea
• Poster on benign adrenal teratoma mimicking IVC vascular invasion, 19th Congress of AsAES 2025, Seoul, South Korea
• Video lecture on Endoscopic Thyroidectomy, UPASICON 2025, Kanpur
• Debate on Microwave Ablation vs Radiofrequency Ablation, IAESCON 2025, Mangaluru
• Faculty, 16th Postgraduate Course in Endocrine Surgery, SGPGI, Lucknow, 2025
• Faculty, KGMU Breast Update 2025, King George's Medical University, Lucknow
• Paper on Neoadjuvant Concurrent Chemoradiation in Locally Advanced Breast Cancer, International Surgical Week 2022, Vienna
• Oral presentation on thyroid nodules in paediatric population, IAESCON 2021, Kolkata
• Case presentation on role of extensive surgeries in carcinoma breast, Virtual Breast CME, ASOMA, 2022
• Faculty, ABSICON 2024, Lucknow

Extra-Academic Contributions

• Faculty for endocrine surgery video lectures on Saksham Portal, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India
• Reviewer for Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology, International Journal of Surgery, Frontiers in Oncology, and Indian Journal of Endocrine Surgery and Research
• Organising Committee, IAESCON 2025, Mangaluru
• Organising Committee, ABSICON 2024, Lucknow
• Organising Committee, KGMU Breast Update 2022 and 2023

Publications

• Yadav N, Ansari A S, Bhat G, et al. Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Beyond the Nodes: A Case Series of Rare Extranodal Presentations. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Care, 2026
• Bhat G, Rahalkar A, Verma M, et al. Safety and Efficacy of Neoadjuvant Concurrent Chemoradiation in Locally Advanced Breast Cancer. Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology, 2026
• Bhat G, Sooraj R, Mishra AK, Ramakant P, et al. Intraoperative Identification of Parathyroid Tissue Using the Ratio of Aspartate Transaminase to Lactate Dehydrogenase. Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2025
• Bhat G, Chanthar VKMM, Rahalkar A, et al. Efficacy and Safety of Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors in Advanced Differentiated Thyroid Cancer. Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology, 2024
• Ramakant P, Bhat G, Raam M, et al. Role of Indocyanine Green Dye in Robotic Surgery. International Journal of Advanced Robotic and Innovative Surgery, 2024
• Kumar U, Mishra AK, Singh KR, Raja N, Bhat G, et al. Pathological Complete Response as Outcome Modifier in Breast Cancer and Brain Metastasis. Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology, 2024
• Roy S, Gupta SS, Singh U, Bhat G, et al. Efficacy of Single Versus Double Drains in Breast Cancer Surgery. Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology, 2024
• Bhat G, Sooraj R, Singh KR, Ramakant P, Mishra AK. Magnitude of Parathyroid Hormone Elevation in Primary Hyperparathyroidism. Surgery, 2023
• Bhat G, Sooraj R, Ramakant P. Analysing Nipple Discharge: A Surgeon's Perspective. Indian Journal of Endocrine Surgery and Research, 2022
• Bhat G, Ramakant P, et al. Challenges in Managing Head and Neck Paragangliomas. Indian Journal of Endocrine Surgery and Research, 2021

Why Consult Dr Ganesh Bhat

Dr Ganesh is among a select group of MCh-trained endocrine surgeons in Bangalore with international observership training at Seoul National University and the University of Vienna, whose original intraoperative research on parathyroid identification has been presented at the Asian Association of Endocrine Surgeons and published in indexed surgical journals.

His ability to offer the complete spectrum from scar-free endoscopic thyroidectomy and oncoplastic breast reconstruction to complex adrenal surgery, laparoscopic procedures, and proctological care makes him one of the most clinically versatile and academically active surgical specialists currently practising in Bangalore.

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