Dr. Praveen R Tambrallimath

Dr Praveen R Tambrallimath is a highly experienced cardiothoracic surgeon in Bangalore with 23 years of experience in both adult and paediatric cardiac surgery.

As a Senior Consultant at Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Narayana Health City, Bangalore, he is a trusted name for patients seeking an Ozaki operation specialist in Bangalore or complex valve surgery in Bangalore.

His superspeciality training at AIIMS New Delhi for MCh Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, combined with his published contributions to international cardiac surgery platforms including CTSNET, establishes him as a leader in surgical innovation and education.

Area of Expertise

Dr Praveen Tambrallimath specialises in complex adult and paediatric cardiac surgery with particular expertise in aortic valve repair, heart failure surgery, and advanced congenital cardiac procedures. His surgical practice spans technically demanding operations that require precision, innovation, and extensive training.

Conditions Treated

Patients with congenital heart disease, valvular heart disease, aortic pathology, and heart failure are managed by Dr Tambrallimath across the full spectrum of adult and paediatric cardiac surgical complexity:

• Congenital heart disease in infants, children, and adults
• Aortic valve disease requiring repair or replacement
• Mitral valve disease requiring repair or replacement
• Aortic root aneurysm
• Heart failure requiring surgical intervention
• Post-myocardial infarction ventricular septal rupture
• Ebstein's anomaly
• Complex transposition of the great arteries

Procedures and Interventions

Adult Cardiac Surgery

Patients with coronary artery disease, valvular conditions, aortic pathology, and heart failure are managed by Dr Praveen R Tambrallimath with advanced and innovative surgical techniques:

• Off-Pump Total Arterial CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting)
• Ozaki Operation (Aortic Valve Repair with Autologous Pericardium)
• Modified Ross Operation
• David Operation for Aortic Root Aneurysm
• Bentall Operation
• Heart Failure Surgery (DOR Procedure)
• Post-MI VSD Repair by Infarct Exclusion Technique
• Mitral Valve Repair
• Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery

Paediatric Cardiac Surgery

Children with complex congenital heart defects are managed by Dr Tambrallimath with a comprehensive range of advanced paediatric cardiac surgical procedures:

• Half Truncal Rotation with Arterial Switch Operation
• Pulmonary Root Translocation Surgery
• CONE Repair for Ebstein's Anomaly

Professional Experience

Dr Praveen R Tambrallimath currently serves as Senior Consultant in Adult and Paediatric Cardiac Surgery at the Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Bommasandra, Bangalore, where he independently manages complex cardiac surgical cases across all age groups.

Prior to his current role, Dr Tambrallimath held consultant positions at recognised cardiac centres:

• Consultant, KLE Dr Prabhakar Kore Hospital, Belagavi
• Consultant, The Mission Hospital, Durgapur

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Academic Qualifications

• MBBS, Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Hubli, 2003
• MS General Surgery, Goa Medical College, Bambolim, 2009
• MCh Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, 2013

Medical Council Registration

• Karnataka Medical Council, Registration No 67363, registered since 2004

Professional Memberships

• Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons (Life Member)

Research and Publications

Dr Praveen Tambrallimath has contributed to advancing cardiac surgical techniques through publications in peer-reviewed platforms and collaborations with international surgical networks:

• "Aortic Valve Repair With All Cusp Replacement Using Treated Autologous Pericardium: The Ozaki Technique" — published educational content
• "Dacron Graft Encased Modified Ross Operation" — published editorial contribution
• Educational cardiac surgery videos published on CTSNET in collaboration with the international cardiac surgery community
• Cardiac surgery educational videos on personal YouTube channel for knowledge dissemination

Why Consult Dr Praveen R Tambrallimath

• 23 years of experience in both adult and paediatric cardiothoracic surgery, including rare and complex procedures
• Superspeciality training from AIIMS New Delhi for MCh Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, one of India's most prestigious medical institutions
• Recognised expertise in Ozaki Operation, a technically advanced aortic valve repair technique using autologous pericardium
• Performs rare paediatric procedures including Half Truncal Rotation with Arterial Switch Operation and Pulmonary Root Translocation Surgery
• Published contributor to CTSNET, an international platform for cardiac surgical education and collaboration
• Active in medical education through cardiac surgery videos, demonstrating commitment to knowledge sharing and surgical advancement

Book an Appointment with Dr Praveen R Tambrallimath, Cardiac Surgeon in Bangalore

Dr Praveen R Tambrallimath, Senior Consultant in Adult and Paediatric Cardiac Surgery, is available for consultations at the Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Narayana Health City, Bommasandra, Bangalore. To book a priority appointment or check consultation availability, contact via HexaHealth