Dr. Raghavendrra Chikatoor
Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon in Bangalore
MBBS, MS General Surgery , MCh CTVS
32+ Years
Experience
96% Recommended
(85 Ratings)
32+
Experience
(Years)
96%
Recommended
(85 Ratings)
Consultation Fee: ₹850 - 950 (approximate)
WhatsApp ExpertDr Raghavendrra Chikatoor is a Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon in Bengaluru with 32 years of experience, currently practising as a Consultant at Manipal Hospitals, Whitefield and Varthur Road.
He specialises in adult cardiac surgery, off-pump coronary bypass grafting, minimally invasive valve procedures, and thoracic surgery.
Areas of Expertise
Dr Chikatoor focuses on advanced surgical management of complex heart and chest conditions through the following clinical areas:
Adult Cardiac Surgery and Off-Pump CABG
He performs beating-heart coronary artery bypass grafting to treat multi-vessel blockages, along with surgical repair and replacement for damaged heart valves.
Minimally Invasive Cardiac and Aortic Surgery
Dr Chikatoor carries out minimally invasive cardiac procedures and complex aortic surgeries for aneurysms to reduce operative trauma and accelerate patient recovery.
Thoracic Surgery and VATS
He specialises in video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for diagnostic and therapeutic management of complex lung and mediastinal conditions.
Adult Congenital Heart Care and ECMO
He provides surgical corrections for congenital heart defects in adults and manages advanced circulatory support through extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for critical heart failure.
Educational Background
He completed his MBBS, an MS in General Surgery, and an MCh in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, followed by advanced surgical registrar training at Barts and The London NHS Trust in the United Kingdom.
Awards, Research, and Publications
Dr R Chikatoor was awarded two university gold medals for academic excellence during his postgraduate surgical examinations. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed research papers and case reports on valve surgery and off-pump bypass grafting in national and international medical journals.
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Dr. Raghavendrra Chikatoor's Medical Specialities & Areas of Expertise
Dr. Raghavendrra Chikatoor performs major interventions in the following specialities:
- Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery
Registration Details
- Karnataka Medical Council - Registration No. (37967)
Education & Achievements
- Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore (MBBS)
- Vijayanagara Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellary (MS General Surgery )
- Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Sion, Mumbai (MCh CTVS)
Awards & Recognitions
- Gold Medal (First Prize), MS General Surgery Examination
- Gold Medal (Academic Distinction), MS General Surgery Examination
Published Papers
- Bhat SP, Gowda SL G, Chikkatur R, Nanjappa MC. Lipomatous hamartoma of mitral valve. Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann. 2014;24(1):34-35.
- Furtado AD, Chikkatur R, Peer SM, Bhat S. A technique for repair of atrioventricular canal defect in dextrocardia. European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery. 2012;42(1):173-174.
- Peer SM, Bhat PSS, Furtado AD, Chikkatur R. Right ventricular outflow tract aneurysm with thrombus. Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery. 2012;14(4):488-490.
- Furtado AD, Bhat SPS, Peer SM, Chikkatur R. Infected pseudoaneurysm involving a drug-eluting stent. Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery. 2011;12(4):636-638.
Memberships
- Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS)
- Karnataka Medical Council (KMC)
- Indian Medical Association (IMA)
Work Experience
- Consultant - Manipal Hospital, Varthur Road
- Consultant - Manipal Hospital, Whitefield
- Head of Department - BGS Global Gleneagles Hospital, Kengeri, Bengaluru
- Director - People Tree Hospitals, Bangalore
- Consultant - Medicover Hospital, Hobli
- Consultant - Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road
- Associate Professor - Jayadeva Institute, Bangalore
- Consultant - Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain Hospital, Miller’s Road, Bangalore
- Senior Registrar - Barts and The London NHS Trust
Top Treatments & Procedures Offered by Dr. Raghavendrra Chikatoor
Dr. Raghavendrra Chikatoor specializes in the following treatments:
- Open Heart Surgery
- Others - Cardiology And CTVS Surgery
- Coronary Angioplasty - PTCA
- Coronary Angiogram
- Valve Replacement
- Pacemaker Implantation
- CABG
- Valve Replacement
- VATS
- Lung Transplant
- Therapeutic Bronchoscopy
- Aortic Valve Replacement
Hospitals Dr. Raghavendrra Chikatoor is Associated with (2)
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4.5/5(90 Ratings)
ITPL Main Road, KIADB Export Promotion Industrial Area
Patient Ratings & Reviews for Dr. Raghavendrra Chikatoor
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Dr. Raghavendrra Chikatoor specialises in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery.
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Dr. Raghavendrra Chikatoor has 32 years of experience in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery.
Doctor Raghavendrra Chikatoor practices at the following hospitals:
Doctor Raghavendrra Chikatoor specializes in the following treatments:
The consultation timings of Dr. Raghavendrra Chikatoor for an appointment are:
Mon - Fri
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sat
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The consultation fee of Doctor Raghavendrra Chikatoor is ₹850 - 950, depending on the hospital or clinic. A one-time registration fee may apply for first-time visits.
Dr. Raghavendrra Chikatoor's qualifications are:
- MBBS
- MS General Surgery
- MCh CTVS
There are 85% ratings and 96% recommendation for Dr. Raghavendrra Chikatoor based on the patient's feedback.
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