Cardiology
Additional Director – Cardiology | Senior Interventional Cardiologist26 Years
Fortis Hospital
Bengaluru
Dr. Prasad Mahabaleshwar Bhat, also known as Dr. Prasad M Bhat, is a highly experienced Interventional Cardiologist and Additional Director of Cardiology at Fortis Hospital, Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore. With 26 years of overall medical experience according to Fortis Healthcare, he specialises in advanced cardiac care, coronary artery disease management, complex coronary interventions and heart failure treatment.
He completed his MBBS from B J Medical College, University of Pune, in 1998, followed by DNB in General Medicine from Inlaks & Budhrani Hospital, Pune, in 2004. He subsequently obtained his DNB in Cardiology from Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Kochi, in 2011. He also holds the FSCAI fellowship credential and has received focused training in advanced heart failure and heart transplant-related care.
Dr. Prasad M Bhat specialises in interventional cardiology and has extensive experience in coronary angiography, coronary angioplasty and complex Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCI). His expertise includes the use of advanced intravascular imaging and physiological assessment techniques such as Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS), Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) and Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR), which help guide precise coronary intervention decisions.
His clinical interests also include heart failure management, heart valve disorders, structural heart disease interventions and cardiac device therapies. He has experience in evaluating patients for advanced cardiac interventions, including Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) and implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (AICD) therapy.
Dr. Bhat has been involved in advanced heart failure services, cardiac critical care and transplant-related cardiovascular management. His professional experience includes assessment of patients with severe heart failure, right-heart catheterisation, haemodynamic monitoring and coordinated care with multidisciplinary cardiac teams.
During his medical career, he has been associated with several healthcare institutions in Bengaluru, including Fortis Hospitals, Manipal Hospital, Mallya Hospital and other multispecialty cardiac centres. He also provides cardiology consultations at RxDx SAMANVAY Clinics in Malleshwaram.
Dr. Prasad Mahabaleshwar Bhat focuses on evidence-based cardiovascular diagnosis, advanced coronary intervention techniques and personalised cardiac treatment planning. Patients experiencing chest pain, coronary artery disease, breathlessness, heart failure or other cardiovascular concerns can consult him for specialist evaluation and appropriate treatment recommendations.
Dr. Prasad Mahabaleshwar Bhat specialises in interventional cardiology, focusing on minimally invasive catheter-based procedures for diagnosing and treating cardiovascular diseases. His clinical expertise includes complex coronary interventions, advanced cardiac imaging and evidence-based heart disease management.
Dr. Prasad M Bhat has extensive experience in coronary angiography, a diagnostic procedure used to evaluate narrowing or blockages in the coronary arteries. This investigation helps determine the severity of coronary artery disease and guides suitable cardiac treatment strategies.
Dr. Bhat has expertise in coronary angioplasty and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). These minimally invasive procedures are used to restore blood flow through narrowed or blocked coronary arteries. Treatment decisions depend on the patient's clinical condition and coronary artery findings.
Dr. Prasad Mahabaleshwar Bhat specialises in complex coronary interventions involving challenging coronary artery blockages. His experience includes advanced imaging and physiological assessment techniques to support accurate treatment planning and coronary intervention.
Dr. Bhat has expertise in IVUS-guided coronary interventions. Intravascular Ultrasound provides detailed images from inside the coronary arteries, supporting assessment of plaque, vessel dimensions and stent placement during selected angioplasty procedures.
Dr. Prasad M Bhat uses advanced coronary imaging techniques, including Optical Coherence Tomography, to assess coronary artery structures during selected interventions. OCT provides high-resolution imaging that can support treatment planning and evaluation of coronary stent results.
Dr. Bhat has experience in Fractional Flow Reserve assessment, a technique used to measure the physiological significance of coronary artery narrowing. FFR can help determine whether a coronary blockage is likely to benefit from an intervention.
Dr. Prasad Mahabaleshwar Bhat has experience in the diagnosis and management of heart failure. His clinical expertise includes medical management, evaluation of cardiac function, advanced heart failure assessment and long-term treatment planning for patients with impaired heart function.
Dr. Bhat evaluates patients with structural heart disease and heart valve disorders. His clinical interests include advanced valve-related interventions and assessment of patients who may require catheter-based treatment or multidisciplinary cardiac management.
Dr. Prasad M Bhat has expertise in structural heart disease interventions, including evaluation for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation. TAVI is a minimally invasive procedure used to replace a severely narrowed aortic valve in appropriately selected patients.
Dr. Bhat has clinical experience in cardiac device therapies for selected heart rhythm disorders and heart failure. His expertise includes evaluation and management related to Automated Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (AICD) therapy and other cardiac device treatments.
Dr. Prasad Mahabaleshwar Bhat has experience in right-heart catheterisation and haemodynamic assessment. These procedures help evaluate pressure and blood flow within the heart and pulmonary circulation, particularly in selected patients with advanced heart failure or pulmonary hypertension.
Dr. Bhat has experience in echocardiography, ECG interpretation, treadmill testing and Holter monitoring. These investigations are used to evaluate cardiac function, heart rhythm abnormalities and cardiovascular symptoms.
Dr. Prasad M Bhat has received focused training in advanced heart failure and transplant-related cardiac care. His experience includes assessment of patients with severe heart disease, management before and after heart transplantation and multidisciplinary care for patients requiring advanced cardiac support.
MBBS, DNB (General Medicine), DNB (Cardiology), FSCAI
Coronary Angiography, Coronary Angioplasty, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), Complex Coronary Interventions, Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS), Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
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Dr. Prasad Mahabaleshwar Bhat is a Senior Interventional Cardiologist and Additional Director of Cardiology at Fortis Hospital, Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore. He specialises in complex coronary interventions, heart failure management and advanced cardiovascular care.
Dr. Prasad M Bhat holds an MBBS, DNB in General Medicine, DNB in Cardiology and FSCAI. He also has focused training in advanced heart failure and heart transplant-related cardiac care.
Dr. Prasad Mahabaleshwar Bhat as having 26 years of medical experience. He has extensive expertise in interventional cardiology and advanced cardiac care.
Dr. Prasad M Bhat is associated with Fortis Hospital, Yeshwanthpur, as Additional Director of Cardiology. He also provides cardiology consultations at RxDx SAMANVAY Clinics, Malleshwaram, Bangalore.
Yes. Dr. Prasad M Bhat has expertise in coronary angioplasty, stenting and complex Percutaneous Coronary Interventions. He also uses advanced coronary imaging techniques such as IVUS and OCT to guide selected procedures.
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