Dr. Keshava R

With 38 years of experience, Dr Keshava R is a highly esteemed interventional cardiologist in Bangalore providing comprehensive cardiac care.

Patients seeking an expert heart specialist in Bangalore trust Dr Keshava for his diagnostic precision and compassionate approach to managing intricate heart diseases.

He communicates effectively in English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu.

Area of Expertise

Dr Keshava R independently manages delicate clinical conditions using specialized, minimally invasive interventions.

He delivers dedicated, patient-focused treatment, specialising in primary angioplasties, electrophysiology, and structural heart procedures.

Interventional Cardiology and Structural Heart Procedures

Dr Keshava treats severe vascular conditions including advanced coronary artery disease, acute myocardial infarction, hypertension, and structural heart defects.

He expertly executes intricate clinical protocols to ensure optimal patient recovery and lasting relief.

• Primary and Complex Coronary Angioplasties (PCI)
• Modern Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVI/TAVR)
• Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR for AAA)
• Balloon Mitral Valvuloplasty (PTMC) and Pulmonary Valvuloplasty

Electrophysiology and Device Therapy

He effectively manages severe rhythm abnormalities including arrhythmias and critical heart failure.

He utilizes modern therapeutic modalities to restore normal cardiac rhythms and improve survival rates.

• Specialized Pacemaker Implantations
• Expert Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD) placement
• Comprehensive Electrophysiology Studies

Advanced Cardiac Imaging

He evaluates intricate coronary anatomies and high-risk lesions to deliver accurate therapeutic interventions.

He provides critical diagnostic insights to guide targeted angioplasty strategies.

• Diagnostic Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS)
• Cutting-edge Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
• Comprehensive Cardiac Diagnostic Imaging

Credentials and Education

• MBBS from Bellary Medical College (1988)
• MD in Internal Medicine from Bangalore Medical College (1992)
• DNB in Internal Medicine from the National Board of Examination
• DNB in Cardiology from Dr Balabhai Nanavati Hospital, Mumbai

He holds exceptional academic qualifications and has acquired extensive superspeciality training in clinical electrophysiology from the University Hospital of Lariboisiere, Paris.

He is registered with the Karnataka Medical Council (Registration No 27596 since 1988).

Fellowships

Dr Keshava R has refined his surgical acumen by acquiring highly prestigious international fellowships:

• FSCAI (Fellow of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, USA)
• FACC (Fellow of the American College of Cardiology)
• FESC (Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology)
• FCSI (Fellow of the Cardiology Society of India)

Professional Experience

Dr Keshava brings vast medical expertise to his practice. He is presently serving as the HOD and Consultant in Cardiology at Manipal Hospital (Old Airport Road and Millers Road) in Bangalore.

Previously, he has provided top-tier care at several premier institutions:

• Fortis Hospital, Cunningham Road (Senior Consultant Cardiologist)
• Heart Centre, BMJ Hospital (Director of Cardiac Cathlab)

Memberships

He holds active memberships in prominent professional medical organizations:

• Cardiological Society of India (CSI)
• Cardiological Society of India, Bangalore Chapter

Talks and Publications

Dr Keshava R actively contributes to the broader medical community through rigorous academic research and extensive clinical studies. His most notable achievements include:

• Authored multiple significant publications in National Interventional Journals focusing on IVUS, lipids, and head-up tilt studies.
• Pioneered the highly successful "ECG Made Simple for Family Physicians" program in Karnataka and South India.
• Served as Principal Investigator and Co-investigator in numerous international multicentric trials, including the CREATE Study, Transfer Trial, and Wisdom Registry.
• Serves as an expert guide and educator for DNB Cardiology and PGDCC programs.

Awards and Achievements

• Currently serves as the distinguished President of the Karnataka Chapter of the Cardiology Society of India (KCSI).
• Honoured with the Rotary Vocational Excellence Award by Rotary District 3190 for his international collaborations.
• Secured the Highest Aggregate Marks in MBBS Part II (Anatomy, Pharmacology, and Microbiology).

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