Dr. M Bharath Kumar

Dr M Bharath Kumar is a Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon in Visakhapatnam with 16 years of experience, currently practicing at CARE Hospitals, Health City, Arilova.

He specialises in minimally invasive and robotic cardiac surgery including MICS CABG, valve repair and replacement, robotic ASD closure, aortic aneurysm repair and advanced thoracic procedures.

Dr Bharath Kumar completed his advanced fellowship in minimally invasive and robotic cardiac surgery at Apollo Hospitals, Bengaluru, and has presented multiple research papers at national and international cardiothoracic conferences.

Area of Expertise

Minimally Invasive Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery

Dr M Bharath Kumar treats patients with coronary artery disease by performing minimally invasive and robotic coronary artery bypass grafting including MICS CABG and endoscopic vein harvest techniques.

Valve and Structural Heart Surgery

He manages patients with mitral and aortic valve disease by performing mitral valve repair or replacement, aortic valve replacement and robotic ASD closure for structural heart defects.

Aortic and Complex Cardiac Surgery

Dr Kumar evaluates patients with aortic aneurysm, coarctation of aorta and acute aortic syndromes by performing open and minimally invasive aortic repair procedures.

Thoracic Surgery

He treats mediastinal tumours, lung disease and pleural disorders by performing pneumonectomy, lobectomy, decortication and VATS procedures for thoracic pathology.

Robotic Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery

Dr Bharath performs robotic LIMA and RIMA harvest, robotic mitral valve surgery, robotic thymectomy and robotic bullectomy for enhanced precision and faster recovery.

ECMO and Advanced Cardiac Support

He manages critically ill cardiac patients requiring extracorporeal life support by initiating and supervising ECMO therapy in complex cardiac and respiratory failure cases.

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Puducherry, 2010
• DrNB Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, National Board of Examinations, 2020
• Fellowship in Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery, Apollo Hospitals, Bengaluru, 2023

Clinical Experience and Hospital Affiliations

Current Affiliations

• CARE Hospitals, Health City, Arilova, Visakhapatnam

Previous Associations

• Madras Medical Mission Hospital, Chennai
• Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai
• Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru

Research and Publications

• Robotic mitral valve surgery presented at ISMICS 2025, Istanbul
• Cardiac surgery in patients with sickle cell disease presented at ASCVTS 2020, Thailand
• Multiple publications in Annals of Thoracic Surgery and Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

Awards and Recognition

• Young Surgeon Award, Rotary Club South Bengaluru, 2026

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