Cardiology
Director & HOD Cardio Thoracic Vascular Surgery , Cardiac Sciences, Adult CTVS (Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery)50 Years of Overall Medical Experience 38 Years as a Specialist
Fortis Hospital
Bangalore
Dr. Vivek Jawali is a senior Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon in Bangalore with extensive experience in cardiac surgery, minimally invasive heart surgery, coronary bypass procedures, valve surgery and complex cardiovascular operations.
He serves in a senior leadership role in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery at Fortis Hospitals in Bangalore and has played an important role in the development of advanced cardiac surgery programmes in India.
Dr. Vivek Jawali holds MBBS, MS in General Surgery and MCh in Cardiothoracic Surgery qualifications. He also holds advanced professional credentials including national board training, FIACS and an honorary Doctor of Science qualification.
He is widely recognised for pioneering minimally invasive and beating-heart cardiac surgery techniques in India. Fortis records that he performed India's first beating-heart bypass surgery in 1992 and India's first minimally invasive bypass surgery in 1994.
Dr. Vivek Jawali also performed India's first awake cardiac surgery in 1999 and, in 2002, performed an awake open-heart procedure involving triple bypass and aortic valve replacement without conventional general anaesthesia or ventilator support.
His clinical expertise includes coronary artery bypass grafting, beating-heart bypass surgery, minimally invasive bypass procedures, cardiac valve repair and replacement, combined bypass and valve procedures, aortic surgery, thoracic surgery and vascular surgery.
Fortis currently reports that Dr. Vivek Jawali has performed more than 30,000 cardiothoracic and vascular surgeries during his career.
He has also contributed extensively to cardiac surgery education, research and professional societies and has presented scientific work and surgical demonstrations at national and international forums.
Patients seeking evaluation for coronary artery disease, valve disease or conditions requiring cardiac surgery can explore Cardiology and heart care at Medpas Health.
Dr. Vivek Jawali holds MBBS, MS in General Surgery and MCh in Cardiothoracic Surgery qualifications, along with national board and professional fellowship credentials including FIACS and D.Sc. (Honoris Causa).
Dr. Vivek Jawali's areas of expertise include Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, Beating-Heart Bypass Surgery, Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, MIDCAB, Heart Valve Repair, Heart Valve Replacement, Aortic Surgery, Thoracic Surgery and complex open-heart procedures.
Dr. Vivek Jawali provides advanced surgical care for coronary artery disease, heart valve disorders, aortic disease and other complex cardiovascular conditions. Patients can also explore Cardiology and heart treatment at Medpas Health.
Dr. Vivek Jawali performs coronary artery bypass surgery for selected patients with severe or complex coronary artery blockages where surgical revascularisation is considered appropriate.
He has extensive experience in off-pump or beating-heart bypass surgery, where selected coronary bypass procedures are performed without stopping the heart or routinely using the heart-lung machine.
Dr. Vivek Jawali is recognised for pioneering minimally invasive bypass surgery in India and performs selected cardiac procedures through smaller surgical approaches where clinically suitable.
Minimally Invasive Direct Coronary Artery Bypass may be considered for selected coronary artery disease patients where bypass can be performed through a smaller chest incision.
Dr. Vivek Jawali provides evaluation and surgical treatment for selected patients who require repeat coronary bypass surgery after previous cardiac surgery.
He performs valve repair for selected mitral and other valve disorders where preserving the patient's native valve is technically and clinically appropriate.
Dr. Vivek Jawali performs valve replacement surgery for selected patients with severe stenosis or regurgitation affecting heart function and quality of life.
He has experience performing combined coronary bypass and valve surgery for selected patients with both significant coronary artery disease and heart valve disease.
Dr. Vivek Jawali provides surgical treatment for selected aortic valve disorders, including replacement procedures when severe valve disease requires operative management.
He evaluates and surgically manages selected aortic aneurysms where the size, anatomy or risk of complications makes surgical treatment appropriate.
Dr. Vivek Jawali has experience with complex aortic-root procedures such as the Bentall operation for selected patients with aortic root and valve disease.
He is internationally recognised for pioneering awake cardiac surgery techniques in selected cases, including procedures performed without conventional general anaesthesia or ventilator dependence.
Dr. Vivek Jawali's practice also includes selected surgical conditions affecting structures within the chest requiring cardiothoracic surgical expertise.
He provides surgical evaluation and treatment for selected vascular disorders as part of his Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery practice.
Dr. Vivek Jawali is associated with Fortis cardiac surgical services that include heart-transplant care and provides advanced surgical evaluation for selected patients with end-stage heart disease.
For comprehensive heart evaluation and treatment, visit the Cardiology speciality at Medpas Health.
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Cardiothoracic Surgery), DNB / MNAMS, FIACS, D.Sc. (Honoris Causa)
Cardiothoracic and vascular surgeries, heart surgeries , Coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, complex cardiac conditions
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Quick answers to common questions about Dr. Vivek Jawali
Dr. Vivek Jawali performed India's First Beating Heart Bypass Surgery in 1992, India's First Minimally Invasive Bypass Surgery (MIDCAB) in 1994, India's First Awake Cardiac Surgery in 1999, and the World's First Awake Open Heart Surgery in 2002. He has performed over 30,000 surgeries.
Dr. Vivek Jawali served as President of the Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS) in 2008, is a founder member of ISMICS, serves on the council of the Asian Association of Cardiothoracic Surgeons, and has been nominated as a council member to the Medical Council of India.
Fortis currently states that Dr. Vivek Jawali has performed more than 30,000 cardiothoracic and vascular surgeries.
Yes. Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting is one of his major areas of cardiac surgical expertise.
Yes. Fortis reports that in April 2002 he performed an awake open-heart operation involving triple bypass and aortic valve replacement in a 74-year-old patient.
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