Dr. Raghavendra Chikkatur
MBBS, MS - General Surgery, MCh - Cardio Thoracic Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgeon,
Thoracic (Chest) Surgeon
31 Years Experience Overall (19 years as specialist)
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88% (24 patients)
Dr. Raghavendra is the Director of Cardiac Services and Chief Cardiothoracic Surgeon at People Tree Hospitals, Bangalore. He is committed to establishing Centre of Excellence in Cardiac Sciences. Dr. Raghavendra’s passion for Cardiothoracic Surgery took him to Mumbai where he was trained under one of the best guides in the country, Dr. Anil G. Tendolkar. He completed MCh in CTVS in 2004 from Lokamanya Tilak Municipal Medical College Hospital, Sion, Mumbai University. He continued to work as Lecturer in the same hospital under the tutelage of Dr. Tendolkar and gained invaluable experience. In order to further hone his skills, he moved to London; the United Kingdom and worked as Specialist Registrar at the renowned London Chest Hospital, BARTS NHS Trust, London, the United Kingdom from 2008 to 2010. The London Chest Hospital is a designated DAMI (Direct Access Myocardial Infarction) Centre and along with St Bartholomew Hospital, cater to the most complex adult cardiac surgeries in the East of London. Apart from the skills he gained in the adult cardiac surgery including major aortic work and valve repairs, he was also associated with minimally invasive valve surgery and VATS [Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery] for lung and mediastinum. He was keenly involved when Transcutaneous Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) programme was initiated at BARTS in the year 2008. Although the prospect of a promising career in the United Kingdom was looming large, his strong desire to serve in his native country made him relocate to India. He joined as faculty at the state-run Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences in 2010. During his 4 year stint at the Jayadeva Institute, he not only performed both adult and paediatric heart surgeries but was mentoring young arias surgery trainee residents.In May 2014, he joined well-known Apollo Hospital as Consultant in Cardiothoracic Surgery and performed hundreds of beating heart CABG, valve replacements including minimally invasive valve surgeries, as well as VATS lung & mediastinal operations. Dr Raghavendra in last 12+ years has performed more than 5000 open heart surgeries ( Both adult and Paediatric). Dr Raghavendra has a strong connection with the community and has done several free camps and travelled far and wide to the interiors of several communities and villages screening for cardiovascular diseases and making a tangible difference to several people. During his training at Sion Hospital, he was involved with free heart surgery camps at Kuch, Gujarath under the auspices of Bidada Sarvodaya Trust, while with Apollo Hospitals, he was regularly conducting free camps at Tumkur, Arasikere, Hassan and Kolar. He finally found his calling at the People Tree Hospitals group with the same ethos and culture and a highly skilled team to integrate with. As the Director of Cardiac Services and Chief Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Dr Raghavendra is an invaluable strength of the People Tree Hospitals group.
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I had my Thymectomy about a year ago but through Video-assisted thorascopic surgery (VATS) keyhole surgery. I was 55 years old at that time.
The primary purpose of the surgery was treating Myasthenia Gravis. As I am in IT, I also wanted the surgery to be quick, painless and safe. I wanted to be on my feet as soon as possible. I had decided to get it done by Dr Raghavendra Chikkatur due to his vast experience, excellent track-record and sound academics. Further Raghavendra is one of few doctors who is proficient in performing both open heart as well as minimally invasive surgeries.I was discharged within 48 hours. It was absolutely painless and went exactly as the doctor had briefed us prior to the operation. I had no post surgery complications as Dr Raghavendra was very patient and spent considerable time in repeatedly explaining the precautions that I should take post surgery.Based on my personal experience I would recommend Dr Raghvendra to anyone who needs to undergo similar surgery. Needless to say that you would be in very safe pair of hands with a doctor who is not only reliable but also analytical, thoughtful and caring.
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Dr. Raghavendra is a rare surgeon who delivers compassionate patient care. His expertise and experience are extraordinary. He treats patients not as patients but as family members. He patiently explains complex medical data, walks through procedures and complications and allows patients to ask questions to clarify things. His mere presence is sufficient to allay fears and anxieties patients face. He is very thorough in his examination and analysis. In this era where doctors rush through patients, we are fortunate to have surgeons like Dr. Raghavendra who spend significant time and efforts for better outcomes.
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Dr Raghavendra is a very good doctor.. spend enough time and explain in details. we rarely find this type of doctors who spend enough time with patients. he is very helpful in all aspects. he has given a lot of emotional strength to our family with his words. wish you long life sir
Visited For Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery
*** ******* ** ****** **** ******** **** ***** **** ** *** **** **** **** **** ********* ** ******* ** *** **** ***** ********* ****** *** *** ******* *** ****** **** ***** ******* I dint had good experience after meeting this doctor in people tree hospital which doesn't have basic ultra sound scan and abdomen scan machines working all time. Do not go to this hospital and consult this doctor. Had personnel very had experience.
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Dr is extraordinary. No words to express my gratitude to him from bottom of my heart. For me he will always remain as an emotionally attached family member like my parents forever. He done all what a parent can do for a daughter as a Dr. So, he always stays in me as a parent who cares.
Salute to My Well-Wisher Caring Father!!!
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“Very quick, very personable. Would recommend to friends.” Friendly and cant be expressed in words. doctor is e amazing. **** *** *** **** *********** *** **** *** **** ********* ************* * My family makes appointments here for all of our medical needs. The doctors have experience in so many areas of medicine.
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My father had chest pain while walking and was detected having multiple blockages in heart valves and advised CABG surgery by the doctor.After undergoing CABG,now my father's cardiac health is in excellent condition.The doctor is very helpful,treats economically backward persons at subsidized cost,caring,****** ******* and efficient in treating his patients.He is highly recommendable by me.I take this reviewing opportunity to thank the doctor once again.
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The service and hospitality in the Peoples tree hospital was amazing. It is very good for any health related issues. The doctors are very friendly and very good in their work especially Dr.Raghavendra Chikkatur. The nurses and wardens were friendly and helpful in their jobs. Food wasn't good. Very spicy .. Not meant for patients. It was cost effecti
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Dr Raghavendra is * ****** ************* ****** *** **** friendly and professional at the same time. He advised the right form of treatment and also referred us to the right hospital for some detailed analysis and tests. He was constantly in touch throughout the timeline and was actively advising us for the entire day.
He is a very competent practitioner and I will gladly recommend him.
Suresh
Visited For Cardiac checkup - GeneralOpen Heart Surgery
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I strongly recommend Dr. Raghavendra Chikkatur Sir because of:
" Before coming to him I visited many hospitals for my father's post operative surgery(17 years back) problem , I couldnt not get any solution.
But he solved it with so easily that shows his expertise in that field.
Dr. Raghavendra Sir BIG Thanks to you. Thank you very much"
More over he is :
1. Highly qualified , experienced in heart surgery field
2. He explains in such way that we will get total confidence more over no room for any doubts.
3. Even though he is such big doctor he is so humble , friendly and very very cooperative to all ourproblems.
Regards, Vijay** ( Patient Son)
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