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Dr. Umesh Narappa – Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon in Bengaluru
Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery
Consultant Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon19 Years of Experience in Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery
Fortis Hospital
Bangalore
5.0★★★★★4 reviews
Dr. Umesh Narappa – Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon in Bengaluru
Dr. Umesh Narappa is an experienced Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon practising in Bengaluru, with 19 years of experience as currently listed by Fortis Healthcare. His qualifications include MBBS, MS in General Surgery and MCh in Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery.
He has undergone advanced international fellowship training in Adult Cardiac Surgery at Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, USA, and in Cardiovascular Surgery at Texas Heart Institute, Houston, USA.
Dr. Umesh Narappa has extensive expertise in adult cardiac surgery and complex cardiovascular procedures, including coronary artery bypass grafting, total arterial and off-pump coronary revascularisation, heart valve repair and replacement, minimally invasive cardiac surgery and complex aortic surgery.
His advanced surgical experience also includes heart transplantation, heart-lung transplantation, ventricular assist devices, artificial heart management, paediatric cardiac surgery, thoracic surgery and selected vascular procedures.
Dr. Umesh Narappa has held senior clinical and academic positions across leading hospitals in India and abroad and has contributed to peer-reviewed cardiovascular publications. His clinical approach focuses on advanced surgical planning, evidence-based cardiac care and management of complex heart and vascular conditions.
Other Information
Areas of Expertise and Treatments
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Dr. Umesh Narappa has extensive experience in coronary artery bypass grafting for patients with significant coronary artery disease requiring surgical revascularisation.
Off-Pump CABG
He has advanced training in off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery, including total arterial revascularisation techniques for appropriately selected patients.
Heart Valve Repair
Dr. Umesh Narappa performs heart valve repair for selected patients with structural valve abnormalities when valve preservation is clinically appropriate.
Heart Valve Replacement
His cardiac surgical expertise includes replacement of diseased heart valves using suitable prosthetic valve options based on individual clinical requirements.
Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
Dr. Umesh Narappa has specialised training in minimally invasive and key-hole cardiac surgical procedures for selected coronary and valve conditions.
Aortic Surgery
He has expertise in surgical management of complex aortic disease, including selected aortic root and other major aortic procedures.
Vascular Surgery
Dr. Umesh Narappa manages selected arterial and vascular disorders requiring open cardiovascular surgical intervention.
Heart Transplant Surgery
His advanced cardiac surgery training includes heart transplantation and management of patients requiring advanced heart-failure surgical therapies.
Heart-Lung Transplant Surgery
Dr. Umesh Narappa has documented expertise in highly specialised heart-lung transplant procedures for appropriately selected patients.
Ventricular Assist Device Management
His international fellowship experience includes management of artificial heart systems and ventricular assist devices for advanced heart failure.
Paediatric Cardiac Surgery
Dr. Umesh Narappa also has experience in paediatric cardiac surgery for selected congenital and structural heart conditions.
Thoracic Surgery
His broader cardiothoracic practice includes surgical treatment of selected conditions involving the chest and thoracic organs.
Esophageal Surgery
Dr. Umesh Narappa has documented experience in selected oesophageal surgical procedures as part of his thoracic surgery practice.
Education & Qualifications
MBBS, MS - General Surgery, MCh - Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery
Services
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, Off-Pump CABG, Heart Valve Repair, Heart Valve Replacement, Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, Aortic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Heart Transplant Surgery, Heart-Lung Transplant Surgery, Ventricular Assist Device Management, Paediatric Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Esophageal Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions about Dr. Umesh Narappa
01Does Dr. Umesh Narappa perform minimally invasive cardiac surgery?
Does Dr. Umesh Narappa perform minimally invasive cardiac surgery?
Yes. Minimally invasive and key-hole cardiac surgery are among his documented advanced surgical skills.
02Does Dr. Umesh Narappa perform heart valve surgery?
Does Dr. Umesh Narappa perform heart valve surgery?
Yes. Dr. Umesh Narappa performs heart valve repair and replacement for appropriately selected patients with valvular heart disease.
03Does Dr. Umesh Narappa perform CABG surgery?
Does Dr. Umesh Narappa perform CABG surgery?
Yes. Coronary artery bypass grafting, including advanced off-pump coronary revascularisation, is one of Dr. Umesh Narappa's documented areas of expertise.
04How many years of experience does Dr. Umesh Narappa have?
How many years of experience does Dr. Umesh Narappa have?
Fortis Healthcare currently lists Dr. Umesh Narappa as having 19 years of experience in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery.
05What are Dr. Umesh Narappa's qualifications?
What are Dr. Umesh Narappa's qualifications?
Dr. Umesh Narappa holds MBBS, MS in General Surgery and MCh in Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery, along with advanced international fellowship training in cardiac and cardiovascular surgery.
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