Dr. Suraj Narasimhan A

Dr Suraj Narasimhan A is a highly trained interventional cardiologist in Bangalore with 17 years of experience in advanced cardiovascular interventions and structural heart disease treatment.

As a Consultant at Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Narayana Health City, Bangalore, he is a leading name for patients seeking a TAVI specialist in Bangalore or structural heart intervention specialist in Bangalore.

His academic credentials include a DM Cardiology from Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram where he achieved First Rank and Gold Medal in the DM Cardiology Exit Examination, and an FNB in Interventional Cardiology from the National Board of Examinations.

Dr Suraj Narasimhan is recognised as a Key Opinion Leader and Expert Proctor for TAVR in the Asia Pacific region and consults in English, Hindi, and Tamil.

Area of Expertise

Dr Suraj Narasimhan specialises in interventional cardiology with a focused clinical interest in transcatheter valve therapies, structural heart interventions, complex coronary interventions, and endovascular aortic procedures. His practice covers the full complexity range of minimally invasive cardiac interventions.

Conditions Treated

Patients with valvular heart disease, structural heart disease, coronary artery disease, and aortic pathology are managed by Dr Narasimhan with advanced catheter-based and interventional techniques:

• Aortic valve disease requiring transcatheter intervention
• Mitral valve disease requiring percutaneous therapy
• Tricuspid valve disease
• Structural heart defects including patent foramen ovale and paravalvular leaks
• Left atrial appendage requiring closure
• Coronary artery disease including complex left main, bifurcation, and chronic total occlusion lesions
• Thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysm and aortic dissection
• Peripheral arterial disease including carotid, renal, and subclavian artery disease
• Bradyarrhythmias requiring pacemaker implantation

Procedures and Interventions

Transcatheter Valve Therapies

Patients requiring minimally invasive valve treatment benefit from Dr Suraj Narasimhan's subspeciality expertise as an Expert Proctor for TAVR in the Asia Pacific region:

• TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation)
• Mitral TEER (MitraClip) Procedure
• Mitral Valve-in-Valve Procedure
• Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement (TMVR)
• Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Implantation
• Tricuspid Valve Interventions and Tricuspid TEER Procedures

Structural Heart Interventions

• Paravalvular Leak Device Closure
• Left Atrial Appendage Closure
• PFO (Patent Foramen Ovale) Device Closure
• Balloon Mitral Valvotomy

Complex Coronary Interventions

Patients with complex coronary artery disease are managed with advanced imaging and physiological assessment:

• Left Main Coronary Angioplasty
• Bifurcation Angioplasty
• Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) Angioplasty
• Coronary Imaging with IVUS and OCT
• Coronary Physiology Assessment with FFR

Endovascular and Peripheral Interventions

• Endovascular Stent Graft for Aortic Aneurysm and Dissection
• Carotid Artery Stenting
• Renal Artery Stenting
• Subclavian Artery Stenting

Device Therapy

• Leadless Pacemaker Implantation

Professional Experience

Dr Suraj Narasimhan A currently serves as Consultant in Interventional Cardiology at:

• Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Bommasandra, Bangalore
• Kauvery Hospital, Heart City

Prior to his current roles, Dr Narasimhan held consultant positions at recognised cardiac centres:

• Consultant, Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, Bangalore

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Academic Qualifications

• MBBS, Annamalai University, 2009
• MD General Medicine, Madurai Medical College, Madurai, 2013
• DNB Internal Medicine, National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, 2014
• DM Cardiology, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, 2016 — First Rank, Gold Medallist
• DNB Cardiology, National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, 2017
• FNB Interventional Cardiology, National Board of Examinations, New Delhi

Professional Memberships

• Medical Council of India

Awards and Recognition

• First Rank and Gold Medallist, DM Cardiology Exit Examination, 2016
• Trailblazing Indian Cardiac Care Leader Award, Economic Times, 2024
• Top Companion Award, Euro PCR London Valves
• Key Opinion Leader and Expert Proctor for TAVR, Asia Pacific Region
• London Valves PCR 2021, Selected as one of the best cases with learning aspects, London Hub
• TMT Japan CTO PCI Training Fellowship, Winter Program, 2019
• University Gold Medallist in Surgery, 2008
• University Silver Medallist in Anatomy (2004), Biochemistry (2004), Pathology (2006), and ENT (2007)
• Academy of Physicians of India Medal Examination, First Prize, 2013
• Best Oral Presentation and Original Paper Award, ICC National Conference, Goa, 2016
• Kerala Heart Rhythm Society Electrophysiology Quiz Winner, 2016
• Paediatric Cardiac Society of India Quiz, First Prize, 2016

Research and Publications

Dr Suraj Narasimhan has contributed peer-reviewed research to cardiology literature:

• "Correlation Between HBsAg Quantitative Assay Results and HBV DNA Levels in Chronic Hepatitis B Patients" — Suraj Narasimhan A, Thayumanavan L, Natarajan M
• "Atrial Flutter Ablation Outcomes and Predictors of Recurrence" — Suraj Narasimhan A, Narayanan Namboodiri KK, Ajith Kumar VK, Krishna Kumar S
• "Infant PDA Device Closure Outcomes and Long Term Follow Up" — Suraj Narasimhan A, Krishnamoorthy KM, Sivasankaran S, Deepa S Kumar, Ajithkumar VK, Jagan Mohan Tharakan
• "Percutaneous Transvenous Mitral Commissurotomy in Juvenile Mitral Stenosis" — Suraj Narasimhan A, George Cherian, Pradeep Kumar Shetty
• "Effect of Intravenous Nitroglycerine on Coronary Blood Flow Pattern in Patients with Coronary Artery Ectasia" — Suraj Narasimhan A, George Cherian
• "Demographic Profile and Change in Incidence of Juvenile Mitral Stenosis Over the Last Two Decades in a Tertiary Care Hospital" — Suraj Narasimhan A, George Cherian, Pradeep Kumar Shetty

Why Consult Dr Suraj Narasimhan A

Dr Suraj Narasimhan brings 17 years of experience in interventional cardiology with subspeciality training from Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology, where he achieved First Rank and Gold Medal in DM Cardiology. His additional FNB in Interventional Cardiology reflects advanced fellowship-level training in complex coronary and structural heart interventions.

As a Key Opinion Leader and Expert Proctor for TAVR in the Asia Pacific region, Dr Narasimhan is recognised at the international level for his expertise in transcatheter valve therapies including TAVI, Mitral TEER (MitraClip), and tricuspid interventions. His 2024 recognition as a Trailblazing Indian Cardiac Care Leader by Economic Times and selection for London Valves PCR 2021 as one of the best cases with learning aspects reflect his standing among India's leading structural heart interventionists.

Book an Appointment with Dr Suraj Narasimhan A, Interventional Cardiologist in Bangalore

Dr Suraj Narasimhan A, Consultant in Interventional Cardiology and Structural Heart Disease, is available for consultations at Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Bommasandra, Bangalore and Kauvery Hospital, Heart City. To book a priority appointment or check consultation availability, contact via HexaHealth.