Dr. Divakar Bhat
MBBS, MS - General Surgery, MCh - Cardio Thoracic Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
34 Years Experience Overall (23 years as specialist)
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Dr.Divakar Bhat is well known for his “Beating heart surgery” technique where in heart (engine) is repaired without stopping, thus helping the patient to recover very fast from major operation. Valve replacement, pediatric heart operations & lung surgeries are done with high success rate in his hands. By now he has performed more than 2800 operations independently, involved in more than 4300 operations as assistant surgeon, and actively involved in around 100 heart lung transplants when he was in Sydney. Dr. Bhat began his career in 1992 as a lecturer in Pathology at Pravarava Medical College and later joined Batra Hospital, New Delhi as a Senior Resident in Oncosurgery. Subsequently, he moved to "Escorts Heart Institute" Delhi, where he developed keen interest in Cardiac surgery.He had worked as cardio-thoracic surgeon in Institute of Medical Education and Research Chandigarh. Back to South India, he took up as cardiac Surgeon at Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain Heart centre, Bangalore. It was in his assignment at St’ Vincent’s hospital Sydney, that he has been awarded Fellowship in Heart Lung Transplant surgery. Presently, he is working as Chief Cardio-thoracic Surgeon in Mallya Hospital, Bangalore. Dr. Divakar Bhat is perhaps the youngest cardiac surgeon to occupy this challenging post among the city Hospitals.Between 1992 & 2009 he has presented various papers at the National and International level and has also submitted two dissertations, one on ‘acute appendicitis’ for the award of MS General Surgery, & ‘analysis of surgical results of ASD-Review of 25Yrs’ for the award of Mch Cardiac surgery. He has also published over five articles on various topics in his field.
Dr.Divakar Bhat is a great Surgeon who performed Heart Bypass Surgery on me on 13th Feb 2023. It was a complex surgery wherein 4 bypasses had to be done and his magical hands ensured that operation went very well. Dr.Divakar Bhat despite being a great Doctor is also a very affable person with a human touch. He always has a smiling face and gives great confidence to the patients which motivates the patients in their road to recovery. I am very thankful to Dr.Divakar Bhat for his healing touch. The confidence he has given is unforgettable. I owe my recovery to Dr.Divakar Bhat and Dr.Venkatesh S. Aster RV Hospital has the best Cardiology and Cardio-Thoracic team in the world and is on par with any of the best hospitals of the world. If you are looking for Cardiac Care with a human touch, then Aster RV is the place to go.
Visited For Coronary Angioplasty / Bypass Surgery
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** ******* **** ***** *** ** *** **** ************ ** *** **** has recently performed bypass surgery successfully for my dad. The way he speaks and gives confidence to patient and his family is simply amazing. I recommend him to everyone who has issues related to their heart.
Very cool and listen your problems and involve you in the final call. Very friendly in nature. I really like the way he motivate the patient
Visited For Heart Conditions
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I went with my mother. Very cool and friendly person. Makes you feel comfortable. Explains well. Always tries to avoid expensive medication.
Dr. Divakar bhat
I recommend him strongly for heart surgery... awesome way of treating the patient and Fullfilling the confidence to family members... My dad undergone for open heart surgery it takes 4hrs to complete... Please contact him for any kind of heart issues.
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Visited For Coronary Angioplasty / Bypass Surgery
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Recently Dr Divakar bhat known for his beating heart surgery performed quadriple bypass surgery to my father successfully. One of the best cardio surgeon in Bengaluru. Motivates patients and is always reachable to clarify your queries. Recommend him for any cardiac issues.
Visited For Aortic Valve Surgery
Genuine consultation with doctor divakar bhat sir very kind and soft spoken . I recommend every one who is looking for heart valve issues
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