MBBS, MS - General Surgery, MCh - Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery
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Dr. Ganeshakrishnan Iyer, a stalwart in the field of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery and with over 25 years of experience in the field, has performed more than 12,000 open heart surgeries in the last two and a half decades. He has been constantly involved in complex adult and pediatric cardiac surgeries. His areas of special interest are mitral valve repair, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, aortic aneurysm, aortic valve-sparing procedure and surgery for atrial fibrillation.Dr. Iyer worked with leading multi-specialty hospitals as a chief cardiovascular surgeon prior to joining Aster RV as a lead consultant in the Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery. He has extensive experience in the teaching field and has been training graduate medical students on basic clinical surgery and patient management for both routine and emergency cases.He completed his MBBS and MS in General Surgery from Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Group of Hospitals University, Bombay. He completed MCh – Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery from Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital University, Bombay. Subsequent to his basic training, he has undergone fellowship training in the US and Canada in adult and pediatric cardiac surgery, including thoracic organ transplantation. He was also on the staff at the Karolinska University in Stockholm, Sweden for a couple of years.
Visited For Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery(CABG)Aortic Valve Replacement
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We met a lot of doctors, to understand what is best way forward for my mother’s heart condition (Valve being narrow, hence causing discomfort in chest during exhaustion). Most doctors rarely take out time to clarify the patient-caretaker doubts during the initial phases of decision making (surgery or not & associated trade-offs).
All this changed when we met Dr.Ganeshkrishnan Iyer in the CTVS department. He is one of the most patient individuals I have met who at his position (35+yrs of experience), takes time and effort to bring required clarity & confidence into patient/caretaker for decision making. It is through our multiple rounds of interactions/conversations with him & his team, did we become confident that we are in the right hands to go through with the surgery.
Once the surgery happened, both the Doctors and their team (extending to Dr.Nishith, Asha ma’am, Vaani ma’am amongst others) never hurried through their updates while my mother was in the ICU. They took time to explain her condition, the hypotheses behind any anomaly observed & possible routes of treatment if the anomaly continued over the course of stay. Basically, their attitude towards helping us get clarity on “the why” of the health at any point in time (pre & post surgery) never changed. If at all, it got better with time. Vaani ma'am was always there to help us meet doctor/co-ord any meeting required. This level of transparency & staying connected coupled with the recovery path of our mother was comforting.
Aster CMI's moto is “We treat you well”. It is only when you interact with a team of Doctors such as Dr.Ganeshkrishnan Iyer, do you really feel it materialise into something beyond words. It is humane, pragmatic and transparent. Additionally, the environment of the hospital (Seating areas in OPD, Cafes- Canteens, IPD wards-Private, Lighting and ventilation) are all comforting spaces to be in hard times like these as they do not intrude into already “emotionally draining” times.
Today, a week post Discharge, the team is still engaged with the progress of the individual post discharge. They take time to clarify all doubts and concerns. Even proactive follow-up at times when there are any concerns/false alarms. There is a sense of comfort with the decision taken and the overall journey so far. Looking forward to complete recovery & a healthier life going ahead for my mother from now.
Thank you to all the doctors, nurses, helpers and other staff of Aster CMI Hospital who helped us in these times.
Visited For Open Heart Surgery
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Our family approached Dr. Iyer with my father’s case of severely blocked arteries stemming from uncontrolled diabetes. It was considered a risky case because he was also in heart failure. Dr. Iyer came highly recommended from our Cardiologist for Cardiovascular procedures. He is exceptionally accomplished and very experienced in his field. From the very first consultation we were comfortable working with Dr. Iyer and confident in proceeding with the course of treatment. He was very approachable and transparent with the plan which was reassuring to us.
We had my father admitted to Aster CMI for a bypass surgery. The entire team works tirelessly and is devoted to the patient's healthy recovery. They offered round the clock care and were always available to assist with any questions or concerns. It was a big relief knowing that my father was under the care of such a highly skilled and dedicated team. Special thanks to Ms. Vani, the coordinator from the Cardiac Surgery Department. She was super patient with us and would be available to respond to queries any time of the day. She coordinated and communicated patient care extremely well.
My family and I are extremely thankful to Dr. Iyer, his team of incredible doctors and amazing supporting staff for taking such good care of my father and nursing him back to good health. Please consider this as my personal recommendation for anyone considering treatment under Dr. Iyer.
Visited For Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery(CABG)
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We met Dr. GKT Iyer when it was known that my father has to undergo By-Pass surgery. At very first meeting, he explained the condition as in which cases By-Pass surgery would be required and further explained all queries and concerns that patient's family go through.
Dr. GKT Iyer has great patience to convey all required information in detail and also good listener about our concerns and queries. Further he makes sure we don't have any doubts / queries left unattended and address all concerns with utmost kindness.
Dr. GKT Iyer being the chief surgeon is very down to earth and so kind that whoever stops his way for any query, he would respond politely and offloads your worries & tension.
Dr. GKT Iyer and his team is really great with their expertise and the ease of handling critical cases brings lot of positivity and hopes to both patient and family. Finally, all that I have to say is -- "If surgery will be performed by Dr. Iyer then just think that your HEART is in SAFEST HANDS".
Hats off to Dr. GKT Iyer and his amazing team!
Visited For Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery(CABG)Aortic Valve Replacement
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Dr Ganeshakrishnan Iyer is a superbly competent, efficient and friendly doctor with a history of innovations in surgery. ** ******* ********* *********** ***** ** *********** With him patients come first.
We first met him when my mother needed a triple by-pass surgery. My mom was immediately at ease when she met Dr. Iyer whose compassionate “patient and bedside manners” endears him to all. The surgery was successful and we would like to think that his sensitive and caring interpersonal personality also contributed to a speedy recovery. That was 6 years ago.
Recently my husband needed an aortic valve replacement and we didn't need to think twice about whom to go to. Dr. Iyer spent many considerable hours patiently explaining the procedure, illustrating on a notepad, walking us through animations and videos on the Net, the various options available and also discussing the merits and demerits of the other second, third and many opinions that we got from other doctors! His descriptions and explanations are clear, precise, and unambiguous. His philosophy is to provide as much information as a person and family need to come to a decision by themselves. Finally, it was he who operated on my husband. It is now 6 months and all is well.
We have no hesitation in recommending Dr GKT Iyer at Aster Hospital. He is a gem in our community.
Visited For Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery
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Really disappointed with the kind of treatment my dad got in Aster RV hospital from Dr. Ganesh Iyer and Dr. S Venkatesh for his cardio treatment. We visited hospital in 2022 as my dad had 2 blockages in his heart and, as advised by Dr. Venkatesh went for open-heart surgery (CABG). After 2 years of surgery in March 2024, he again felt pain in his chest, because of that he went for a checkup and got to know that both the bypass arteries were not working, and blood is still flowing from his old vain which is around 85% blocked.
We went again to visit Aster RV hospital and met Dr. Venkatesh, where he said we should get the angiogram done so that we would get to know the reason why the bypass surgery had failed ** ** *** *** ***** ** ***** **** ** *** *** ********** *** *** ****** **** ** ***** **** ** ****** ** ***** ***** ***** **** ** *** *** ********* ***** *** ** ********** **** ** *** *** ******** **** ** ******* ****** **** ****** ******* **** ** ***** **** *** *** ****** *** ****** *** ****** *** ** ** *** *********** **** * ********* ** * ******
Even, for getting the CD for, angiogram, Aster is charging an additional INR 700 apart from INR 30,000 that they are charging for angiogram.
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Visited For Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery(CABG)
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We had a wonderful experience with Dr.Ganesh Krishnan iyer. Dr.ganesh sir,and their team did a great job and helped us in complete process.All the team members of Dr.ganesh were brilliant.i am thankful to them. Madam Vani the co-ordinator she's a marvelous. She helped us through out the procedures and never hesitated to clear my doubts.she made sure we are comfortable enough through out the treatment.
I will always recommend Dr.GKT Iyer and Aster hospitals..thank you once again for all your hard work
Visited For Open Heart Surgery
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Dr.Ganesh Krishna Iyer & his team is wonderful and awesome team who guide the patient very well and give a precise and a right diagnosis and suggest the right treatment for the ailments that the patient goes through quick and good suggestions are been given with multiple options for the patient to choose they explain the pros and cons of the treatment in a detailed manner overall very good team work Special mention to Dr.Y.M Prashanth & Dr.Sanjay Bhat Amazing Doctors that I have met very down to earth and calm and precise approach towards patients makes them special thanks doctors for your wonderful nature god bless you all abundantly......
Visited For Aortic Valve Replacement
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**** *** ** *** **** ***** *********** ******* ** *****. My father was diagnosed with Aortic valve stenosis and was advised immediate aortic valve replacement. We visited other doctors from other reputed hospitals, they were highly unprofessional and scared the patient. Then I got to know about Dr. Iyer, after meeting him without a second thought we decided to get surgery done from him and within a week my father underwent surgery and is getting discharged today. He's humble, clarifies all questions and very attentive to patients concerns, words do not do justice to his work. Highly highly recommend.
Visited For Bentall Procedure
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******** ** ** *** ** *** **** ******* *** *** ******* ********* * My mom's case was aortic stenosis on the ascending arteries due to calcification which was very complex and needed extensive experience and detailing to even attempt the surgery. I am glad we were recommended to and chose Dr. Iyer and his team at Aster who made it look very simple and stress free. The doctor clearly explained the symptoms, process and the diagnosis to us and made us understand the complexity involved. The surgery took almost 10 hours for the bentall procedure with homograft. He really has the "Hands of God"...
Visited For Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery(CABG)
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We consulted Dr. GKT Iyer for my father's Coronary artery bypass surgery and we are glad we did. He is an Excellent, Very Professional and Down to Earth person. He explained the process briefly and made sure no questions were unattended.
The surgery was done at Aster CMI, Hebbal where we were extremely satisfied by the entire service provided.
We are very grateful to Dr. Iyer.