Dr. Vivek Jawali
Chairman, Cardiac Sciences
Specialty:Cardiac Sciences | Adult CTVS (Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery) | Heart Transplant
39+ years of experience
Fortis Hospital Bannerghatta Road Bangalore, India
About Dr. Vivek Jawali
Dr. Vivek Jawali is a leading Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon in India, with over 39 years of clinical expertise doing complex heart procedures. He is currently the Chairman of Cardiac Sciences at Fortis Hospitals in Bangalore, as well as the Chairman of Fortis Healthcare Ltd.’s Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Council. Dr. Jawali’s career has been marked by surgical quality, creativity, and academic leadership, and he has conducted over 18,000 cardiothoracic and vascular procedures, including numerous landmark surgeries.
He is internationally recognized for pioneering and developing minimally invasive heart surgery in India. In 1992, he performed India’s first beating heart bypass operation, followed by the country’s first minimally invasive bypass surgery (MIDCAB), in 1994. In 2002, he earned international news for performing the world’s first awake open-heart surgery on a 74-year-old patient, which was done without general anesthesia or ventilator assistance.
Education & Training
MBBS – M.R. Medical College, Gulbarga (University Rank Holder & Best Outgoing Student)
MS (General Surgery) – JJMMC, Davangere
M.Ch (Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery) – KEM Hospital and Seth G.S. Medical College, Mumbai
DNB, FIACS, FICC
Speciality Interest
Beating Heart Bypass Surgery
Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MIDCAB)
Awake Cardiac Surgery
Valve Repair and Replacement
Heart Failure and Transplant Surgery
Thoracic Aortic Surgery
Complex Coronary and Valve Surgeries
Conditions Treated
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Aortic Aneurysms and Dissections
Valvular Heart Diseases
Heart Failure requiring LVAD or Transplant
Congenital and Acquired Cardiothoracic Conditions
Procedures Performed
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
MIDCAB & Robotic-assisted Surgeries
Valve Repair & Replacement Surgeries
Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Heart Transplantation
Awake Bypass & Valve Surgeries
Awards & Accolades:
Performed India’s First Beating Heart Bypass Surgery – 1992
Pioneered Minimally Invasive Bypass Surgery (MIDCAB) – 1994
Performed India’s First Awake Cardiac Surgery – 1999
Conducted the World’s First Awake Open-Heart Surgery – 2002
Former President, Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS)
Council Member, Medical Council of India (MCI)
Founding Member, International Society of Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (ISMICS)
Honorary positions and editorial roles in national and international cardiac surgery journals
FAQs -Dr. Vivek Jawali
Awake cardiac surgery is performed under epidural anesthesia without using general anesthesia or a ventilator, leading to faster recovery and fewer complications
Dr. Jawali has over 39 years of experience and has performed over 18,000 cardiac surgeries.
Yes, he regularly treats patients from Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and South Asia and offers specialized care for complex neurosurgical conditions.
He is the Chairman of Cardiac Sciences at Fortis Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore.
You can directly book an appointment through Fortis Hospital Banner Ghatta Road Bangalore, India to book an appointment or you can reach out to Hospisity’s care team:
📧 Email: care@hospisity.com
📱 WhatsApp/Phone: +91 85953 35123
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