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Best Cardiovascular Surgeons for Aortic Valve Replacement in Bengaluru, India

This page lists 3 aortic valve replacement doctors in Bengaluru, India. Review each doctor's experience, specialty and hospital, then contact our care team for help with the next step.

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This page lists 3 aortic valve replacement doctors in Bengaluru, India. Review each doctor's experience, specialty and hospital, then contact our care team for help with the next step.

About Aortic Valve Replacement doctors in Bengaluru, India

This directory is based on doctors currently listed in GAF Healthcare's registry. Clinical suitability varies by patient; a doctor should review your history and investigations before any treatment decision.

Aortic Valve Replacement doctors

Dr. Devi Shetty Featured

Dr. Devi Shetty

MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Cardiothoracic Surgery), Fellowship in Cardiac Surgery
Chairman & Founder · Specialty: Cardiac Surgeon
Narayana Health Bengaluru, India38+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 38+ years of experience in Cardiac Surgeon
  • Chairman & Founder, Narayana Health, Bengaluru (1999 – Present)
  • Chief Cardiac Surgeon, B.M. Birla Heart Research Centre, Kolkata (1989 – 1999)
Expertise & Procedures
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
  • Tetralogy of Fallot Repair
  • Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Closure
  • Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) Repair
  • Mitral Valve Repair
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Cardiac Surgeon Experience: 38+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Narayana HealthHospital accreditation: NABH
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Dr. Harsha Goutham H V

MBBS, MS, MCh
Senior Consultant — Cardiac Surgery · Specialty: Cardiac Surgeon
Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road Bengaluru, India22+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 22+ years of experience in Cardiac Surgeon
  • Senior Consultant, Cardiac Surgery — Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru
  • Apollo Clinic, Electronic City — Bengaluru (Consultant Cardiac Surgeon)
Expertise & Procedures
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
  • Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS)
  • Robotic-Assisted Cardiac Surgery
  • Mitral Valve Repair and Replacement
  • Aortic Valve Replacement
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Cardiac Surgeon Experience: 22+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta RoadHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
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Dr. Sathyaki P Nambala

MBBS, MS, MCh, Fellowship
Consultant Cardiac Surgeon — Cardiac Surgery · Specialty: Cardiac Surgeon
Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road Bengaluru, India18+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 18+ years of experience in Cardiac Surgeon
  • Consultant Cardiac Surgeon, Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru — Present
  • Senior Cardiac Surgeon, Narayana Health (Narayana Hrudayalaya), Bangalore — cardiac surgery training and practice
Expertise & Procedures
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
  • Off-Pump CABG (Beating Heart Surgery)
  • Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement
  • Mitral Valve Repair and Replacement
  • Aortic Valve Surgery including Ross Procedure
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Cardiac Surgeon Experience: 18+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta RoadHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
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Hospitals where these doctors practise

Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road🇮🇳 Bangalore, India
Starting from$8,500

Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road

Est. 2007
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Aortic Valve ReplacementCardiovascular SurgeryCardiac SurgeryCardiology
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Doctors for Aortic Valve Replacement
4.2
25 reviews
250+
Beds
19+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Harsha Goutham H VDr. Sathyaki P Nambala
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Why consider treatment in India?

Many international patients consider India for aortic valve disease treatment for several reasons, including:

More affordable estimates

Competitive indicative costs compared with many other countries, for similar clinical standards.

Internationally accredited hospitals

Hospitals experienced in treating international patients.

Experienced specialists

Doctors who regularly manage similar cases.

Care coordination support

A team to help with planning, medical translation and follow-up.

About the Procedure

What is Aortic Valve Replacement?

Aortic Valve Replacement is a cardiac surgical procedure in which a diseased or narrowed aortic valve (due to aortic stenosis or regurgitation) is replaced with a mechanical or biological (tissue) valve to restore normal blood flow from the heart to the body. It is recommended when the valve disease causes significant symptoms such as breathlessness, chest pain, or fainting, or when imaging shows severe valve dysfunction that could otherwise lead to heart failure. India offers world-class cardiac surgery programs with excellent outcomes at a fraction of Western costs, making it a leading destination for this procedure.

Who may be considered?

Aortic Valve Replacement may be considered after a qualified specialist reviews your reports and medical history. Suitability varies from person to person and must be assessed by your treating doctor.

How does it work?

The traditional and most widely performed technique, involving open-heart surgery via a median sternotomy where the diseased valve is removed and replaced with a mechanical or tissue valve under cardiopulmonary bypass.

2 approaches available for this procedure:

Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement (Open-Heart, Mechanical or Bioprosthetic Valve)

Most Common

The traditional and most widely performed technique, involving open-heart surgery via a median sternotomy where the diseased valve is removed and replaced with a mechanical or tissue valve under cardiopulmonary bypass.

Comprehensive Investigations

Estimated cost: $500 - $1,200

ECG, 2D Echocardiogram, Chest X-ray, CT Coronary Angiography, Coronary Angiogram, CBC, Kidney and Liver Function Tests, Coagulation Profile, Pulmonary Function Test

Treatment / Procedure Estimate

Estimated cost in India: $8,500 - $14,000

Stay in India

Pre-procedure stay (outside hospital): ~2 days
Hospitalisation: ~7-9 days
Recovery period (outside hospital): ~15-20 days recommended
Total stay: approx 25-30 days

Usually Included in Hospital Package

  • Pre-operative cardiac evaluation and anesthesia consultation
  • Surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass and valve implant
  • ICU stay and post-operative monitoring
  • Standard mechanical or bioprosthetic valve device
  • In-hospital medications and nursing care
  • One follow-up cardiology consultation

Usually Not Included

  • International and domestic travel costs
  • Visa and medical visa extension fees
  • Accommodation for patient attendant/companion
  • Advanced or imported premium valve upgrades
  • Post-discharge lifelong anticoagulation medication

Recovery and follow-up

Patients typically stay in India for 3-4 weeks post-procedure for wound healing, cardiac rehabilitation, and follow-up echocardiograms before being cleared to fly home, with full recovery and return to normal activity taking 6-12 weeks depending on the approach used.

Risks

As with any heart valve procedure, risks may include bleeding, infection, arrhythmia, stroke, valve leakage, or the need for a permanent pacemaker; these risks are carefully assessed and minimized through pre-operative evaluation and experienced surgical teams.

Alternatives

Depending on disease severity and patient risk profile, alternatives may include balloon aortic valvuloplasty for symptomatic relief, medical management of symptoms, or continued monitoring in mild, asymptomatic cases; however, valve replacement remains the definitive treatment for severe symptomatic aortic valve disease.

What we need to prepare a formal estimate

Share whatever you have — the care team will confirm the final checklist after reviewing your case.

Reports required

  • Recent 2D Echocardiogram report
  • ECG report
  • Coronary Angiogram (if performed)
  • CT scan of chest/aorta (if available)
  • Blood test reports (CBC, kidney and liver function)
  • List of current medications
  • Cardiologist consultation notes/referral letter
  • Any prior cardiac surgery or catheterization records

Patient information needed

  • Patient's age and full medical history
  • Current symptoms (breathlessness, chest pain, fainting episodes)
  • History of heart failure, diabetes, hypertension, or kidney disease
  • Details of any prior heart surgery or valve procedures
  • Current medications, especially blood thinners
  • Smoking or alcohol history
  • Known allergies
  • Family history of heart valve disease

Costs shown are indicative planning estimates based on typical pricing across leading Indian hospitals. They are not a quote — actual pricing depends on your case complexity, hospital choice, and length of stay. Share your reports for a personalized estimate.

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How this directory is built

Doctors are matched using the specialty, location, condition (Aortic Valve Replacement) and procedure (Aortic Valve Replacement) recorded in their profiles. Inclusion is not an endorsement and does not guarantee a treatment outcome.

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Common questions

FAQs about Aortic Valve Replacement in Bengaluru, India

What is Aortic Valve Disease?
Aortic valve disease is a condition in which the valve controlling blood flow from the heart into the main artery of the body (the aorta) becomes narrowed, leaky, or both, impairing the heart's ability to pump blood efficiently.
What are the symptoms and health risks of Aortic Valve Disease?
Common symptoms include chest pain or tightness, unexplained shortness of breath on exertion, dizziness, fainting episodes (syncope), and progressive fatigue or reduced exercise tolerance — all of which may worsen as the disease advances. In some patients, significant valve disease is present before any noticeable symptoms appear, which is why routine monitoring matters. Experiencing any of these symptoms does not confirm a diagnosis, and a qualified clinician must evaluate their cause.
How is Aortic Valve Disease diagnosed?
Diagnosis typically begins with a detailed clinical history and physical examination, including listening for characteristic heart murmurs. Echocardiography (an ultrasound of the heart) is the cornerstone investigation and allows specialists to measure valve area, pressure gradients across the valve, and the degree of regurgitation — findings that are graded as mild, moderate, or severe to guide management decisions. Additional tests such as an ECG, chest X-ray, cardiac MRI, or CT angiography may be requested depending on the clinical picture and whether an interventional procedure is being considered.
How is Aortic Valve Disease treated?
Treatment depends on the severity of valve disease, the presence and progression of symptoms, and the patient's overall heart function and health status — all determined through individual clinical assessment. Mild to moderate disease without significant symptoms is often managed with regular monitoring and medical therapy, while severe or symptomatic disease typically requires a procedural intervention such as surgical aortic valve replacement or, where appropriate, a transcatheter approach (TAVR/TAVI). The timing and choice of treatment are decisions made between the patient and their specialist team, based on the complete clinical picture.
Can Aortic Valve Disease be treated without a procedure?
For patients with mild or moderate aortic valve disease, a non-procedural pathway of regular echocardiographic surveillance and medical management (such as treating coexisting high blood pressure, managing cardiovascular risk factors, and prompt treatment of any arrhythmias) can be appropriate. However, it is important to understand that medications do not reverse or halt the structural progression of valve disease itself; once disease reaches a severe stage with symptoms or measurable decline in heart function, procedural intervention is generally necessary and non-surgical management alone is unlikely to be sufficient.
When is Aortic Valve Replacement considered for Aortic Valve Disease?
Aortic Valve Replacement may be considered only when it is appropriate for the confirmed diagnosis and the expected benefit outweighs the individual risks. The decision may depend on symptom severity, investigation results, previous treatment, overall health and the patient's goals. A specialist should discuss alternatives and recovery before any procedure is planned.
Which doctor treats Aortic Valve Disease?
Aortic valve disease is typically evaluated and managed by a cardiologist, often with subspecialty expertise in echocardiography or structural heart disease, and a cardiothoracic or cardiac surgeon for patients who may need surgical valve replacement. For patients being considered for transcatheter procedures (TAVR/TAVI), assessment and treatment are ideally carried out by a dedicated Heart Team — a multidisciplinary group including an interventional cardiologist and a cardiothoracic surgeon working together.
How do I choose a doctor for Aortic Valve Disease?
When comparing providers, look for a centre with demonstrable volume and experience in both surgical and transcatheter aortic valve procedures, access to a formal multidisciplinary Heart Team, and a structured programme for pre-procedural imaging assessment and long-term post-procedural follow-up.
What documents do international patients need to share for a medical evaluation?
Share a concise medical summary, symptom timeline, previous diagnoses, investigation and imaging reports, procedure or biopsy reports where relevant, current medicines, allergies and related treatment records. Provide clear copies with translations when needed. The reviewing doctor may request additional information before giving an opinion.
How does GAF Healthcare help international patients plan treatment in India?
Our care coordination team can review the initial information, help identify suitable doctors and hospitals, request a medical opinion where available, explain next steps and indicative cost information, and support practical planning before travel. A remote opinion does not replace an in-person examination or emergency care.
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