Dr. Raghavendrra Chikatoor

Dr Raghavendrra Chikatoor | Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Whitefield, Bangalore

Dr Raghavendrra Chikatoor is a Consultant - Cardiothoracic Surgery at Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bengaluru, with over 32 years of experience in adult cardiac surgery, thoracic surgery, and minimally invasive cardiac procedures.

Patients seeking a cardiothoracic surgeon in Whitefield or a minimally invasive heart surgery specialist in Bangalore will find in Dr Chikatoor a surgeon with extensive procedural depth, international training, and a sustained record in complex cardiac and thoracic care.

Past Experience

• Consultant: Medicover Hospital, Hobli
• Senior Cardiothoracic Surgeon: Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain Hospital, Miller’s Road, Bangalore
• Director and Senior Cardiothoracic Surgeon: People Tree Hospitals, Bangalore
• Consultant: Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road
• Associate Professor: Jayadeva Institute, Bangalore
• HOD and Senior Cardiothoracic Surgeon: BGS Global Gleneagles Hospital, Kengeri, Bengaluru
• Training: Barts and The London NHS Trust

Qualifications and Credentials

• MBBS from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (1994)
• MS General Surgery from Vijayanagara Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellary (1998)
• MCh CTVS from Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Sion, Mumbai (2004)

Professional Memberships:

• Life Member, Indian Medical Association (IMA)
• Life Member, Indian Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS)

International Training

Dr Raghavendrra Chikatoor completed a tenure as Specialist Registrar in Cardiothoracic Surgery at the London Chest Hospital, BARTS and the London NHS Trust, United Kingdom.

This international exposure refined his approach to managing advanced cardiac conditions, acute myocardial infarction care, and evidence-based surgical protocols practised at leading global centres.

Research and Publications

Dr Chikatoor has authored and co-authored peer-reviewed publications and case reports in national and international journals, with research spanning valve surgery, congenital heart disease, off-pump CABG, and complex thoracic conditions. He has also presented scientific work at multiple national conferences in cardiothoracic surgery.

Clinical Experience

Leadership in Cardiac Sciences

Over his career, Dr Raghavendrra Chikatoor has held senior positions including Head of Department and Director of Cardiac Sciences, managing high surgical volumes alongside the development and administration of structured cardiac programmes.

His academic roles as Assistant Professor and Lecturer involved training undergraduate and postgraduate medical students and mentoring junior surgeons in cardiothoracic practice.

At Manipal Hospital Whitefield

Dr Chikatoor currently practises as Consultant - Cardiothoracic Surgery at Manipal Hospital Whitefield, where he manages the full spectrum of adult cardiac and thoracic surgical presentations, from elective planned procedures to complex emergency interventions.

Fields of Expertise and Procedures

Adult Cardiac Surgery

• Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
• Valve Repair and Replacement
• Congenital Heart Surgeries in Adults

Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery

• Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS), including minimally invasive valve procedures offering reduced surgical trauma and faster recovery

Major Aortic Surgery

• Major Aortic Surgery for complex aortic pathology

Thoracic and Mediastinal Surgery

• Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) for lung and mediastinal diseases, both diagnostic and therapeutic
• Complex Thoracic Surgery

Critical Care

• Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) support in cardiac and respiratory failure

Patient-Centred Care

Dr Raghavendrra Chikatoor is fluent in Kannada, English, and Hindi. He is known for calm clinical judgement, ethical decision-making, and a patient-first approach. He takes time to explain diagnoses, treatment options, and surgical risks clearly, enabling patients and families to make informed decisions with confidence before any cardiac or thoracic intervention is undertaken.

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