HealthInde

Doctors Details

  1. Home
  2. Doctors List
  3. Dr. Ganeshakrishnan Iyer
Dr. Ganeshakrishnan Iyer

Dr. Ganeshakrishnan Iyer

Consultant 
38 Years of Experience
Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon, Pediatric Cardiologist
Aster CMI Hospital, Bengaluru
MBBS, MS, M.Ch, Fellowship
Reg. No.:79039, Karnataka Medical Council
English, Hindi
Chat With Us Book Appointment

Get Free Evaluation

About Dr. Ganeshakrishnan Iyer

  • Dr. Ganeshakrishnan Iyer is a renowned Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon in Bangalore.
  • He has over 37 years of experience in complex adult and pediatric cardiac surgeries.
  • Dr. Iyer has performed over 12,000 open heart surgeries, focusing on mitral valve repair, aortic aneurysm, aortic valve-sparing procedures, and surgery for atrial fibrillation.
  • His expertise lies in minimally invasive cardiac surgery.
  • He completed his MBBS and MS in General Surgery from Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Group of Hospitals University, Mumbai, in 1987 and 1990, respectively.
  • Later, he pursued an MCh in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery from Seth GS Medical College and Kem Hospital, Mumbai, in 1993.
  • Dr. Iyer has also been internationally trained in Adult and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery and holds fellowships from the USA and Canada.
  • He has received training in Thoracic Organ Transplantation from prestigious medical institutes in the USA and Canada.
  • He served on the staff at Karolinska University in Stockholm, Sweden.
  • Dr. Iyer actively teaches and trains graduate medical students in primary clinical surgery and patient management for routine and emergency cases.

Awards of Dr. Ganeshakrishnan Iyer

  • First prize in Anatomy for having secured the highest marks. 
  • Distinction grade in Anatomy and Physiology at first MBBS exam held in October 1982.

Certificates of Dr. Ganeshakrishnan Iyer

  • Training in Thoracic Organ Transplantation from the US and Canada

Paper Published by Dr. Ganeshakrishnan Iyer

Dr. Ganeshakrishnan Iyer has published over 12 research papers in reputed national and international medical journals. 

  • Ganeshakrishnan KT Iyer, Glen S Van Arsdell, Frank Dicke, Brian McCrindle, John Coles, William G Williams. “Are bilateral Superior Vena Cavae a risk factor for single ventricle palliation?” Annals of Thoracic Surgery 2000;70: 711-6
  • Poirier NC, Van Arsdell GS, Brindle M, Thyagarajan GK, Coles JG, Black MD, Freedom RM, Williams WG. “Surgical treatment of Aortic Arch hypoplasia in infants and children with biventricular hearts,” Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 1999; 68:2293-7
  • Adnan Cobanoglu, Ganeshakrishnan K Thyagarajan, Jeri Dobbs. “Surgery For Coarctation of the Aorta in infants Younger than three Months. End-to-end repair Versus Subclavian Flap Angioplasty; Is either Operation better?” European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 1998; 14:19-26.
  • Jaana Pihkala, Ganeshakrishnan K Thyagarajan, Lee N Benson “Aortic compliance and blood flow after endovascular stent implantation.” Circulation (suppl) Vol. 98, No 17, I-755 (abstract no 3963), October 27, 1998.
  • Ganeshakrishnan K Thyagarajan, Adnan Cobanoglu. “Temporary Stenting of the Sternum after Difficult Cardiac Operations” Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 1997; 64:1504-5.
  • Ganeshakrishnan K Thyagarajan, Adnan Cobanoglu, Wendy Johnston. “FK506 induced fulminant Leukoencephalopathy after Single Lung Transplantation. Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 1997; 64:1461-4.
  • 8. Ganeshakrishnan K.T., G.Y. Ott, A. Barker, A. Cobanoglu “Sweet’s Syndrome and associated Sarcoidosis- A rare clinical case.” Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon. 1997; 45:247-248
  • Adnan Cobanoglu, Ganeshakrishnan K Thyagarajan, Jeri Dobbs. “Konno Aorto-Ventriculoplasty with Mechanical Prosthesis in Dealing with Small Aortic root- A good Surgical Option.” European Journal Of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery,1997; 12:766-770.
  • Ganeshakrishnan K.T., R.B. Pandey, J.M.S. Khandeparker, et al. “Surgical Considerations in the Management of Thoraco-Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms”. Japanese Annals of Thoracic Surgery,1994; 14:41-45.
  • K.T. Ganeshakrishnan, J.M.S. Khandeparker, V.M. Natarajan, et al. “Intra-Pericardial aneurysm of the Left Atrial Appendage: A Case Report” Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon; 1992, 40(6): 382-4
  • Thesis on Visual Internal Urethrotomy
  • Thesis on Surgical Considerations in Management of Thoraco-Abdominal Aneurysms of the Aorta

Presentations: Dr. Ganeshakrishnan Iyer also has nine presentations to his credit. These include:

  • “Bilateral Superior vena cava and single ventricle palliation - is it a risk factor?” Presented at the 35th annual meeting of the Society of Thoracic Surgery in San Antonio, Texas, USA.
  • Repair of Ebsteins Anamoly Presented at the Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons, 1993, Hyderabad.
  • Repair of Thoraco-Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Presented at the Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons, 1993, Hyderabad.
  • Results of Double Valve Replacement Presented at the Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons, 1993, Hyderabad.
  • Results of Repair of Tetralogy of Fallot in Adults Presented at the Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons, 1993, Hyderabad.
  • The Use of Radial Artery as a Conduit for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Presented at the Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons, 1994, Agra.
  • Results of Complex Arterial Grafts Used for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Presented at the Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons, 1994, Agra.
  • Results of Arterial Grafts for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Patients with Poor Left Ventricular Function Presented at the Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons, 1994, Agra.
  • Results of Retrograde Coronary Sinus Cardioplegia Presented at the Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons, 1994, Agra.

Experience of Dr. Ganeshakrishnan Iyer

  • Senior Consultant at Wockhardt Hospital
  • Chief Cardiac Surgeon at Manipal Heart Foundation
  • Senior Consultant at Apollo Hospitals
  • Karolinska University in Stockholm, Sweden

Education of Dr. Ganeshakrishnan Iyer

  • MBBS, Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Group of Hospitals University, Mumbai, 1987
  • MS (General Surgery) Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Group of Hospitals University, Mumbai, 1990
  • MCh (Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery), Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, 1993
  • Fellowship in Adult and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, US
  • Fellowship in Adult and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Canada

Top Cardiology Doctors in India

Delivering Quality Care, Trusted Globally

View More

  • "My kidney transplant in India was a life-changing experience. The doctors and care I received were excellent, and I feel healthy again!"

    Mr. Abu

    Sierra Leone

  • "I traveled from Tajikistan for my oncology treatment, and the care I received was exceptional. The doctors were highly skilled, and the treatment gave me a new hope for life!"

    Patient from Tajikistan

  • "I came from Bangladesh for my heart bypass surgery, and the treatment I received was outstanding. The doctors and staff took great care of me, and I am now recovering well!"

    Patient from Bangladesh

  • "I traveled from Ghana for my heart palpitations treatment, and the care I received was excellent. The doctors were highly professional, and I feel much better now!"

    Mr. Mahama Toure

     Ghana

  • "I traveled from Nigeria for my kidney transplant, and the treatment I received was exceptional. The doctors were highly skilled, and I am now leading a healthier life!"

     Patient from Nigeria

  • "I traveled from Sudan for radiation oncology treatment, and the care I received was outstanding. The doctors were highly professional, and I am grateful for the excellent treatment!"

     Patient from Sudan

  • "I traveled from Congo for gastroenterology treatment, and the care I received was exceptional. The doctors were highly skilled, and I am feeling much better now!"

     Patient from Congo

  • "I traveled from Malawi for meniscus repair surgery, and the care I received was excellent. The doctors were highly professional, and I am now on my way to a smooth recovery!"

     Patient from Malawi

  • "I traveled from Iraq for my thyroidectomy, and the medical care I received was outstanding. The doctors were highly skilled, and I am now recovering well!"

     Patient from Iraq

  • "I traveled from Fiji for cataract surgery, and the treatment I received was excellent. The doctors were skilled, and my vision has improved significantly!"

    Patient from Fiji

  • "We traveled from Congo for an executive health check-up, and the medical care we received was excellent. The process was smooth, and the doctors provided thorough assessments!"

    Patients from Congo

  • "I traveled from Nigeria for neurology treatment, and the care I received was exceptional. The doctors were highly professional, and I am feeling much better now!"

    Patient from Nigeria

  • "I traveled from Fiji for oncology treatment, and the care I received was outstanding. The doctors were highly skilled, and I am grateful for the excellent treatment!"

    Patient from Fiji