Dr. Sudhakar P

Dr Sudhakar P is a highly skilled interventional cardiologist in Bangalore with 17 years of clinical experience in both diagnostic and interventional cardiology.

Holding a DM in Cardiology from The Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University, a DNB in Cardiology from the National Board of Examinations, and a Fellowship of the Indian College of Cardiology (FICC)/

Currently serving as Consultant Interventional Cardiologist at Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Bommasandra, Bangalore and Assistant Professor at Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research, one of the largest dedicated cardiac hospitals in Asia, Dr Sudhakar P brings academic depth and high-volume procedural experience to his practice.

He has also completed a Certification in Advanced Digital Health and Imaging from the Indian Institute of Sciences (IISc), Bangalore and developed an AI and ML tool for detection of myocardial scar using cardiac MRI images as a capstone project at IISc.

Registered with the Karnataka Medical Council (Reg. No. 83058), he is proficient in coronary interventions including Primary PCI, intravascular imaging with IVUS and OCT, FFR studies, Balloon Mitral Valvotomy, and device closures for ASD and PDA.

Patients searching for a trusted cardiologist in Bangalore, expert angioplasty specialist in Bangalore, or advanced structural heart disease treatment in Bangalore will find in Dr Sudhakar P a clinician of strong academic and procedural depth. He consults in English, Hindi, Kannada, and Tamil.

Qualifications and Training

• MBBS, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka (2009)
• MD General Medicine, VM Medical College, Solapur (2013)
• DM Cardiology, The Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University (2017)
• DNB Cardiology, National Board of Examinations (2017)
• FICC, Fellow of the Indian College of Cardiology

Registered with the Karnataka Medical Council (Reg. No. 83058).

Certifications and Advanced Training

• Certification in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant, Heart Failure Association of India
• CRT Workshop, Heart Failure Foundation
• TAVI Myval Observation Workshop, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, Tamil Nadu
• Certification in Advanced Programme in Digital Health and Imaging, Centre for Continuing Education, Indian Institute of Sciences (IISc), Bangalore
• Capstone Project using AI and ML: Development of an Artificial Intelligence tool for detection of myocardial scar using cardiac MRI images, Indian Institute of Sciences (IISc), Bangalore
• Certification in Basic Course in Biomedical Research, Indian Council of Medical Research, National Institute of Epidemiology

Awards and Academic Recognition

• Abstract Paper Presentation, 68th Annual Conference of the Cardiological Society of India (2016)
• Award Paper Presentation on Cardiac Sarcoidosis, Annual Conference of Tamil Nadu Cardiological Society (2016)

Current Hospital Affiliations in Bangalore

Dr Sudhakar P currently consults as an interventional cardiologist in Bangalore at:

• Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Bommasandra, Bangalore — Consultant Interventional Cardiologist
• Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research, Bangalore — Assistant Professor
• Narayana Multispeciality Clinic, Jayanagar, Bangalore — Consultant
• Narayana Clinic, Kanakapura Road, Bangalore — Consultant

Previous Experience

• Consultant, Trust-In Hospital, Bangalore
• Consultant, Trilife Hospital, Bangalore

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Interventional Cardiology and Coronary Procedures in Bangalore

Dr Sudhakar P independently performs the full range of coronary interventions at Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences, one of India's highest-volume cardiac catheterisation centres:

• Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterisation and Coronary Angiography
• Primary PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention) for acute heart attacks
• Complex Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) for multivessel and high-risk lesions
• IVUS (Intravascular Ultrasound) guided coronary intervention
• OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) guided coronary intervention
• FFR (Fractional Flow Reserve) studies for functional assessment of coronary lesions
• Peripheral Angiography and Pulmonary Angiography

Structural Heart Disease and Device Procedures

• Balloon Mitral Valvotomy (BMV) for rheumatic mitral stenosis
• Device Closure of ASD (Atrial Septal Defect)
• Device Closure of PDA (Patent Ductus Arteriosus)
• TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation) observational training at CMC Vellore

Advanced Cardiac Imaging and Physiology

With certification from IISc Bangalore in digital health and imaging, Dr Sudhakar P brings a strong understanding of advanced cardiac diagnostics:

• IVUS and OCT for intravascular plaque characterisation
• FFR for haemodynamic significance assessment of coronary stenosis
• Cardiac MRI interpretation and AI-assisted myocardial scar detection
• Echocardiography (2D Echo) for cardiac function assessment
• Treadmill Test (TMT) for non-invasive stress testing

Heart Failure Management in Bangalore

With an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Certification from the Heart Failure Association of India and CRT workshop training, Dr Sudhakar P manages:

• Acute and Chronic Heart Failure evaluation and management
• Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy (CRT) device evaluation
• Advanced Heart Failure Device Therapy assessment
• Cardiogenic shock management

General and Non-Invasive Cardiology

• Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) diagnosis and management
• Hypertension management and risk stratification
• Arrhythmia evaluation and management
• Pacemaker Implantation and device management
• Cardiac Sarcoidosis evaluation and management
• Preventive Cardiology and cardiac risk factor management
• Chest Pain Evaluation and triage

Research and Publications

Dr Sudhakar P is an active researcher with peer-reviewed publications in indexed national and international journals:

• "Contemporary Outcomes of Percutaneous Closure of Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Adolescents and Adults", Indian Heart Journal (2018 Mar-Apr; 70(2):308-315)
• "Acute Coronary Syndrome From Green Snake Envenomation", Journal of Emergency Medicine (2021 Mar; 60(3):355-358)
• "Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection: An Epidemiological and Angiographical Study from a High Volume Tertiary Care Cardiac Centre", Global Journal for Research Analysis (2021 Nov; 10(11))
• "Pattern of Coronary Artery Disease Among Indians: Snapshot from a Modern-Day High Volume Tertiary Cardiac Center. Insights from 10,972 Coronary Angiograms", International Journal of Medical Sciences and Current Research (2022 Jan-Feb; 5(1):27-41)

He has also authored published health education articles on Narayana Health including World Heart Day 2025: Tips to Keep Your Heart Healthy and Systole vs Diastole: Meaning, Difference and What Blood Pressure Numbers Tell You.

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