Dr. Sandeep Attawar Cardio Thoracic Surgeon in Aster RV Hospital, Bengaluru

Dr. Sandeep Attawar is a top Cardio Thoracic Surgeon in Bangalore with over 26 years of experience.

Dr. Sandeep Attawar, Consultant, Aster RV Hospital is one of India's most coveted surgeons in the field of heart and lung transplantation. He has a vast years of experience. Dr. Attawar has a keen interest in performing Heart Transplants, Lung Transplant Surgery, Open Heart and Paediatric Heart Surgeries and is widely recognized for performing a variety of surgical procedures on patients ranging from neonates to elderly. He is an active member of international cardiothoracic forums such as the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT), Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS ) and the European Association of cardio-thoracic surgery ( EACTS ).e. He further specialized in Cardiac surgery at the Sri Chitra Thirunal institute, Trivandrum. and has played a key role in establishing three major heart center’s in India and overseas. Dr. Attawar firmly believes in universal access to quality care and outcomes in heart and lung transplants and continuously strives to provide the highest quality of care to patients.

For his several contributions to the field of medicine and transplantation, Dr. Attawar has been included in an international panel of 24 experts at the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation that has been constituted to form the consensus guidelines for Lung Transplantations.

These guidelines are followed by over 250 hospitals across the globe. He is regarded as one of the best cardiac surgeons for cardiac failure, bypass surgery, pediatrics heart surgery, valve repair, replacement surgery, and heart hole closure surgery. His team have performed close to 450+ thoracic organ transplants (of which 252 were Double lung transplants, 103 Heart transplants & 48 Combine Heart & Lung transplants) in this period, with over 48 left ventricular assist device implants. Dr. Attawar & his team have currently performed 30 successful double lung transplants on patients with end stage COVID damaged lungs. This is one of the largest series of lung transplants for this emerging disease in the world.

Awards and recognitions

. Current president of Indian society of heart and lung transplant(INSHLT)

. Active member of INSHLT, Society of thoracic surgeons(STS) and the European association of cardio-thoracic surgery(EACTS). 

. Contributor for the textbook of “Tranplantation & Mechanical circulatory support for end stage lung and heart disease” .

. Pioneer in India’s first breathing lung transplant (XVIVO perfusion).

. Founder of the institute of lung bioengineering at KIMS. 

. Scientific advisor for reliant heart and is involved in advancing LVAD. 

. Proctor for heart mate II & III, JARVIK HEART for India and south east asia.

OUR FREE HEALTHCARE CONCIERGE SERVICES FOR MEDICAL TRAVELERS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

1. Consulting Services & Treatment Package Development: To accurately assess a treatment plan, a personal medical record is required.

2. Physician Curriculum Vitae: Medical records are transferred to the physician for treatment and pricing options.

3. Second Opinion: Medical report for review by your specialist doctors, with a response expected within 72 hours [3 days].

4. Cost-Effective Treatment Plans: Expect to receive numerous referrals from various hospitals outlining their second opinion and treatment costs.

5. Medical Visa Assistance: Once the patient is satisfied with the recommended treatment and hospital and has finalised their plans to visit India, we will assist them in obtaining a medical visa. The patient must apply for the visa on his or her own at the High Commission of India (Indian embassy) in their home country. We provide the patient with an invitation letter from the appropriate hospital, which is required for submitting their visa application. In addition, our team is trained to answer any questions the patient may have about medical visas and medical attendant visas.

6. Treatment Program: When seeing a doctor, extra contact information for the wardroom is provided.

7. Personal case manager: Once the patient arrives in the designated country for treatment, he or she is completely under our care. To handle any cases involving hospital/doctor negligence or malpractice against patients. We will also be responsible for the accommodation and stay of the members accompanying the patient.

8. Interpretation: If necessary, interpretation assistance is provided.

9. Communication: Help with communication with family and at home. Phone card or mobile phone.

10. Airport arrival and departure assistance: complimentary airport pick-up and drop-off in a cab.

11. Post-acute care rehabilitation: Post-acute care rehabilitation and nursing needs.

12. Wellness and spa packages: Pre and post-procedures have been added to the wellness and spa packages. Palade, yoga, and spiritual classes are available. 4 to 5-star resort accommodations.

13. Follow-up care: Provide free care when patients return to their home countries.