Dr. Karan B Karkera

Dr Karan B Karkera is a highly skilled and acclaimed Interventional Cardiologist in Bangalore, bringing 11 years of specialised clinical experience in advanced cardiovascular care. He currently serves as a Consultant Cardiologist at Manipal Hospital, Malleshwaram, and Sanjeevini Multi Speciality Hospital in Bangalore.

He holds a super-specialised DM and DrNB in Cardiology, reflecting his profound expertise in managing complex, life-threatening heart conditions.

Whether a patient requires an emergency coronary angioplasty for a heart attack, structural heart disease intervention like ASD closure, or a permanent pacemaker implantation, his precision-focused, evidence-based approach ensures optimal cardiac outcomes.

Known for his rapid decision-making skills and patient-centric care, he consults fluently in English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, and Tulu.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Karan B Karkera provides world-class, minimally invasive cardiovascular interventions for a wide spectrum of coronary, peripheral, and structural heart conditions across his affiliated hospitals.

Coronary Artery Disease and Heart Attacks

Patients experiencing chest pain (angina) or suffering from a severe myocardial infarction (heart attack) due to coronary artery disease require immediate, life-saving interventional procedures to restore blood flow to the heart. Dr Karkera is highly proficient in complex coronary interventions:

• Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) and Stenting
• Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) PCI and Bifurcation PCI
• Left Main Coronary Artery (LMCA) PCI
• Diagnostic Coronary Angiography and CT Coronary Angiography

Structural Heart Disease and Congenital Defects

Individuals born with congenital cardiac conditions or those who develop structural heart disease require delicate, highly specialised device closures to prevent long-term heart failure. Dr Karkera offers advanced structural interventions:

• Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Device Closure
• Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) Device Closure

Arrhythmias and Conduction System Disorders

Patients suffering from irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias) or severe conduction system disorders may experience fainting, fatigue, or sudden cardiac arrest, necessitating immediate electrical stabilization. Dr Karkera provides expert pacemaker solutions:

• Permanent Pacemaker Implantation
• Comprehensive Arrhythmia Diagnosis and Management

Peripheral Vascular Disease

Conditions causing restricted blood flow to the limbs, kidneys, or brain (peripheral vascular disease) require highly precise arterial clearing to prevent tissue loss or stroke. Dr Karkera is highly skilled in peripheral interventions:

• Peripheral Angioplasty and Lower Limb Angioplasty
• Renal Angioplasty and Carotid Angioplasty

Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, and Diagnostics

Patients with chronic heart failure, weakened heart muscles (cardiomyopathy), or severe heart valve disease require continuous, intensive medical management and rigorous diagnostic monitoring. Dr Karkera ensures comprehensive clinical cardiology care:

• Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathy Management
• Complete Cardiac Diagnostics: Echocardiography (2D ECHO) and Foetal Echocardiography
• ECG, TMT, and Holter Monitoring

Credentials and Trust Signals

Dr Karan B Karkera possesses an outstanding academic foundation, having trained at some of India's most prestigious and high-volume medical institutions:

• MBBS from Government Medical College, Nagpur (2015)
• MD in General Medicine from Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai (2018)
• DM in Cardiology from the highly esteemed Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research, Bangalore (2021)
• DrNB in Cardiology from the National Board of Examinations (NBE), New Delhi (2022)

Reflecting his high clinical authority and dedication to medical education, Dr Karkera previously served as an Assistant Professor in Cardiology at the renowned Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research. He is officially registered with the Karnataka Medical Council.

Awards and Distinctions: Throughout his medical training, Dr Karkera has demonstrated exceptional academic brilliance, winning numerous state and national-level medical quizzes, including the State-level Gastroenterology Quiz, MedWizard, and the National Level Quiz Grey Matter.

Current Hospital Affiliations in Bangalore

Dr Karan B Karkera currently consults as a leading Interventional Cardiologist at the following premier healthcare facilities:

• Manipal Hospital, Malleshwaram, Bangalore (Consultation Fee: ₹900)
• Sanjeevini Multi Speciality Hospital, Mahalakshmi Layout, Bangalore

Research and Academic Contributions

A deeply dedicated medical researcher, Dr Karkera actively contributes to the advancement of cardiovascular sciences and public health education:

• Published pivotal research on "Etiology and Clinical Profile in Cortical Venous Thrombosis" in the International Journal of Advances in Medicine.
• Presented award-winning papers on hypertension awareness and metabolic syndrome in HIV patients at prestigious medical conferences, including ASICON.
• Actively participates in public health education, authoring impactful medical blogs for Manipal Hospitals, such as "Life After Angioplasty: How Diet and Exercise Shape Your Recovery".

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