Dr. Govini Balasubramani

Dr Govini Balasubramani is a highly accomplished cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon in Bangalore with 31 years of experience in heart and lung transplantation, robotic cardiac surgery, and minimally invasive cardiothoracic procedures.

Having performed over 350 successful heart and lung transplants and more than 7,000 open and closed heart surgeries, Dr Balasubramani is recognised as one of the leading cardiac surgical pioneers in India.

He has trained under world-class transplant surgeons in Hong Kong, Austria, Germany, and South Korea, and currently serves as the Director at Gleneagles Global Health City, Perumbakkam and HOD and Senior Consultant at BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital, Kengeri.

He is fluent in English, Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, and Kannada.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Heart and Lung Transplantation in Bangalore

Dr Govini Balasubramani is a pioneer in establishing Lung Transplant and Heart-Lung Transplant programmes in India. His transplant expertise spans patients from ages 17 to 74, including complex paediatric cases.

• Heart Transplant for end-stage heart failure
• Lung Transplant for chronic obstructive and advanced lung disease
• Live Lung Transplant using different lobes from two donors for paediatric patients
• Heart-Lung Transplant and complex multi-organ surgical coordination

Coronary Artery Surgery and Cardiac Care

Dr Balasubramani specialises in beating heart bypass techniques that reduce cardiopulmonary bypass-related risks and support faster recovery.

• Beating Heart Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (OP-CABG) for coronary artery disease
• Conventional CABG and multi-vessel revascularisation
• Surgical management of advanced heart failure
• Complex valve repair and replacement surgery

Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery and VATS

Dr Govini Balasubramani is an expert in Robotic Surgery and minimally invasive approaches that offer reduced hospital stay and improved recovery outcomes for patients.

• Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS)
• Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS)
• Robotic Cardiac Surgery for selected cardiac and thoracic conditions
• Laser Lung Surgery for pulmonary pathology
• Minimally invasive valve procedures

Credentials and Trust Signals

Academic Qualifications and International Training

Dr Govini Balasubramani holds recognised superspecialty cardiothoracic surgical qualifications and has trained at internationally renowned transplant and cardiac surgical centres.

• MBBS from Bangalore University (1995)
• MS General Surgery from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (2001)
• MCh CTVS from Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (2008)
• FIACS from the Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons
• International training under world-class transplant surgeons in Hong Kong, Austria, Germany, and South Korea

Clinical Achievements

• Over 350 successful heart and lung transplants performed
• Over 7,000 open and closed heart surgeries performed in adults and children
• Pioneer in establishing lung transplant and heart-lung transplant programmes in India

Professional Memberships

• FIACS of the Indian Association of Cardiothoracic Surgeons
• Member of the Association of Surgeons of India
• Registered with the Tamil Nadu Medical Council, Registration No. 58636 (from 1997)

Current Hospital Affiliations

Dr Govini Balasubramani currently provides expert cardiothoracic and transplant surgical consultations at the following reputed facilities:

• Gleneagles Global Health City, Perumbakkam | Consultation Fee: ₹1000
• BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital, Kengeri, Bangalore | Consultation Fee: ₹1000

Book an Appointment with Dr Govini Balasubramani, Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Bangalore

To check consultation fees and book a priority appointment with Dr Govini Balasubramani, a leading heart and lung transplant specialist in Bangalore, visit BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital, Kengeri or Gleneagles Global Health City, Perumbakkam.

You can also schedule your visit through the HexaHealth platform for a smooth and straightforward clinical experience with one of India's most accomplished cardiothoracic surgeons.