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Dr Sameer R Rao - Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery

DR SAMEER R RAO

MBBS (1983) Government Medical College & Hospital Nagpur, Nagpur University. MS General Surgery (1987) Government Medical College & Hospital Nagpur, Nagpur University. MCh Cardiothoracic Surgery (1993) Christian Medical College & Hospital Vellore , Dr MGR Medical University Madras ( Chennai ). Fellowships: St Vincents Hospital. Sydney, Australia
Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery
  • Fees: INR 850
  • Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Introduction

Dr. Sameer R Rao is one of the best Consultant Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon in Bangalore and has an experience of 19 years in this field. Dr. Rao specializes in neonatal cardiac surgery, valve repairs, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, adult and pediatric cardiac surgery, and general thoracic surgery. Dr. Sameer R Rao is a Life Member of Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons and Life Member of Indian College of Cardiology.

Hospital Associations

Manipal Hospital HAL Airport Road

Services/Interest

  • Cardiologist
  • Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Experience

Dr. Sameer R Rao has an experience of 19 years in this field.

Awards and Recognitions

A wide spectrum of Surgical Experience for more than 2 decades, MRS Menon Gold Medal For the best outgoing student in Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, KMC Manipal, Marsupialization of Intramyocardial Left Anterior Descending Artery: A Novel Approach for Easy Access During Revascularization

Education

MBBS in 1983, MS - General Surgery in 1987, MCh - Cardio-Thoracic Surgery in 1993

I Speak

English, Hindi, Kannada

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Manipal Hospital HAL Airport Road Timing

Monday - Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Who is a cardiothoracic surgeon?

Cardiothoracic surgery is concerned with the surgical treatment of organs inside the thorax and above the abdomen. It generally involves the treatment of conditions of the heart, esophagus, and lungs. The surgeon who follows this field of medicine is called the cardiothoracic surgeon.

What does a cardiothoracic surgeon do?

Cardiothoracic surgeons operate on conditions that occur in the organs inside the chest and in the bony structures that form the chest cavity. As well as performing surgery, they are involved in the treatment and management of the many different diseases within their specialties, such as lung cancer, tumor, and cysts, collapsed or infected lungs, and chest-wall deformities.

What is the difference between cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgery?

Cardiovascular surgery focuses on the heart and great vessels while general thoracic surgery treats diseases of the lungs, esophagus, mediastinum, and chest walls. Cardiothoracic surgeons operate on the organs in the thorax which are heart, lungs, esophagus and  great vessels. 

What surgeries are performed by the cardiothoracic surgeon?

  • Valve replacement
  • Coronary artery graft
  • Pneumonectomy
  • Wedge resection
  • Lobectomy
  • Lung volume reduction surgery
  • Lung cancer surgery

What are the subspecialties of cardiothoracic surgery?

The major subspecialties of cardiothoracic are cardiac, thoracic and congenital.

  • Cardiac - This is concerned with the condition of heart and blood vessels.
  • Thoracic- This is concerned with the conditions of the lungs, chest wall, esophagus, and diaphragm.
  • Congenital –  It is the most demanding type of cardiothoracic surgery. It is practiced only by a small group of highly talented and specialized surgeons.