Dr. Julius Punnen
Heart Transplant Surgeon, Lung Transplant Surgeon, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon in Bangalore
MBBS, MS General Surgery, MCh CTVS, Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery and Cardiopulmonary Transplantation, FIACS
39+ Years
Experience
96% Recommended
(88 Ratings)
39+
Experience
(Years)
96%
Recommended
(88 Ratings)
WhatsApp ExpertDr Julius Punnen is a cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon in Bengaluru with 39 years of experience in adult cardiac surgery and cardiopulmonary transplantation.
He currently practises as a Senior Consultant and Director of Advanced Cardio-Pulmonary Therapies at Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Bommasandra.
Areas of Expertise
Adult Cardiac Surgery and Revascularisation
He performs coronary artery bypass grafting, minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass surgery, and surgical management of complex coronary artery diseases.
Heart and Lung Transplantation
Dr Julius specialises in heart transplantation, lung transplantation, and advanced cardiopulmonary mechanical support therapies for end-stage organ failure.
Heart Valve Surgery and Tissue Banking
He undertakes surgical repair and replacement of heart valves and directs clinical protocols for heart valve tissue banking and homograft preservation.
Educational Background
Dr Julius Punnen completed his MBBS, followed by an MS in General Surgery and an MCh in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery.
He also completed specialised fellowships in paediatric cardiothoracic surgery, cardiopulmonary transplantation, and advanced executive management programmes in business and product management.
Awards, Research, and Publications
He has contributed extensively to clinical research in cardiothoracic surgery and cardiopulmonary transplantation, with multiple scientific papers published in indexed international medical journals.
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Dr. Julius Punnen's Medical Specialities & Areas of Expertise
Dr. Julius Punnen performs major interventions in the following specialities:
- Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery
- Heart Transplant
- Lung Transplant
Education & Achievements
- M S Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore (MBBS)
- JJM Medical College, Davangere (MS General Surgery)
- Kasturba Medical College, Manipal (MCh CTVS)
- St Vincents Hospital, Sydney, Australia (Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery and Cardiopulmonary Transplantation)
- Indian Association of Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgeons (FIACS)
Awards & Recognitions
- Healthcare Achiever's Award, Legend Category (2019)
Published Papers
- Integrated transcriptomic and regulatory RNA profiling reflects complex pathophysiology and uncovers a conserved gene signature in end stage heart failure
- Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation As A Lifeline In Myocarditis Rescue: Beating Dengue
- Abstract P1117: Transcriptional Changes In Failing Hearts In A South Asian Cohort Capture Molecular Pathophysiology Underlying Maladaptive Remodelling And Reflect A Consistent Disease Gene Signature
- Kanchi, Muralidhar; Nair, Hema C; Natarajan, Pooja; Punnen, Julius1; Shetty, Varun1; Patangi, Sanjay Orathi; Shetty, Deviprasad1; Belani, Kumar2. Management of intrapulmonary hemorrhage in patients undergoing pulmonary thrombo-endarterectomy. Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia 24(3):p 384-388, Jul–Sep 2021. | DOI: 10.4103/aca.ACA_191_20
- Nair, Hema C. MD*; Jeyabalan, Salome MD*; Punnen, Julius MCh†; Shetty, Devi Prasad FRCS†. Methemoglobinemia Unmasked by Use of Sodium Nitroprusside and Hypothermia in a Case of Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension During Pulmonary Endarterectomy: A Case Report. A & A Practice 14(11):p e01311, September 2020. | DOI: 10.1213/XAA.0000000000001311
Memberships
- Indian Association of Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS)
- Asia Pacific Association of Surgical Tissue Banks (APASTB)
- Cardiothoracic Surgery Network (CTSNet)
- Karnataka Medical Council (KMC)
Work Experience
- Senior Consultant - Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Bommasandra
- Associate Consultant and Director - Manipal Heart Foundation, Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Vice President and Chief Consultant - MS Ramaiah Narayana Hrudayalaya Heart Centre
- Vice President - Madras Medical Mission, Chennai
- Senior Consultant - Global Hospital
- Consultant - Thiruvalla Medical Mission Hospital, Thiruvalla, Kerala
- Registrar - The Childrens Hospital,Westmead, Sydney
Top Treatments & Procedures Offered by Dr. Julius Punnen
Dr. Julius Punnen 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
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FAQs about Dr. Julius Punnen
Dr. Julius Punnen specialises in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Heart Transplant and Lung Transplant.
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Dr. Julius Punnen has 39 years of experience in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery.
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Doctor Julius Punnen specializes in the following treatments:
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10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
The consultation fee of Doctor Julius Punnen is ₹1050. A one-time registration fee may apply for first-time visits and for more information you can call on 8064370206.
Dr. Julius Punnen's qualifications are:
- MBBS
- MS General Surgery
- MCh CTVS
- Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery and Cardiopulmonary Transplantation
- FIACS
There are 88% ratings and 96% recommendation for Dr. Julius Punnen based on the patient's feedback.
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