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Dr. Deepak Gowda is a distinguished Cardiothoracic surgeon in Bangalore, known for his extensive expertise in both congenital and adult cardiac surgery. His training at the renowned Toronto General Hospital in Canada, a globally top-ranked medical institution, has afforded him invaluable experience in a wide array of cardiac procedures. Dr. Gowda's areas of specialization encompass intricate aspects of cardiac surgery, including heart transplantation, heart failure management, and complex aortic surgeries such as valve-sparing aortic surgery, aortic dissections, and aortic aneurysms.

Throughout his career, Dr. Gowda has had the privilege of learning from and working alongside world-renowned cardiac surgeons. His mentors include luminaries in the field such as Dr. Tirone David, Dr. Valluvan Jeevanandam, Dr. Maral Ouzounian, Dr. Vivek Rao, and Dr. Piroze Davierwala, both in Canada and India. He completed his cardiac surgery training at the esteemed Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Prasanthigram, in India, where he later served as a junior consultant. Subsequently, he took on the role of consultant Cardiothoracic surgeon at Star Pinnacle Heart Center in Visakhapatnam.

Driven by an unwavering commitment to excellence and a strong desire to contribute to the advancement of medical knowledge, Dr. Gowda pursued further specialization in Canada. His focus included heart transplantation, left ventricular assist devices (LVADs), aortic surgery, and complex adult cardiac surgeries. Dr. Gowda's contributions to the field go beyond the operating room, with over ten international publications to his name and a chapter in the Oxford Textbook of Cardiac Surgery.

Dr. Deepak Gowda continues to be at the forefront of cardiac surgery, making significant strides in the medical field. His dedication and expertise have saved numerous lives and enhanced the well-being of countless patients worldwide. As a skilled and compassionate cardiac surgeon, he remains dedicated to the pursuit of excellence and the betterment of cardiac care.
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) 
  • College: Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellary, Karnataka 
  • University: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka  
  • Diplomate of National Board of Examination in Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (DNB - Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) 
  • University/Board: National Board of Examination, New Delhi, India Ministry of Health 
  • Member of National Academy of Medical Sciences(MNAMS) from  National Academy of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
  • Fellowship in Advanced Cardiac Surgery (FACS)(Aortic, Transplant, and Minimally invasive cardiac surgery) from Toronto General Hospital, Canada
  • Heart transplantation
  • Heart failure management
  • Complex aortic surgeries include valve-sparing aortic surgery, aortic dissections, and aortic aneurysms.
  • Dr. Luis E Garrido Olivares “Award of Excellence” Presented by Toronto General Hospital(5th Best hospital in the world): 2023 
  • Innovative healthcare leadership Award – CTVS by Golden Aim Awards: 2020 
  • Dr. Deepak Gowda has more than 10 international publications and has written a chapter in the Oxford Textbook of Cardiac Surgery
  • An unusual case of giant coronary sinus causing left ventricular inflow obstruction. D Gowda, CH Praveen, A Sirohi, N Desai. The Journal of Thoracic and cardiovascular surgery.153 (2), e27-e29. Feb 2017 
  • Use of Volatile Anesthetic Agent in Extracorporeal Circuit as a Cause of  Break in Polycarbonate Connector-Lessons Learnt. D Gowda, K Rashmi, N Pandarinathan, N Desai, The Journal of Extra-Corporeal Technology. Sep;49(3):198-200.2017 
  • Management of atrial thrombus formation following surgical closure of an atrial septal defect. RK Bhukar, D Gowda, JN Rao, N Desai Journal of Cardiac Surgery.32 (8), 476-478.2017 
  • Surgical management of aortopulmonary window: 24 years of experience and lessons learned. D Gowda, T Gajjar, JN Rao, P Chavali, A Sirohi, N Pandarinathan, N Desai Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery, Volume 25, Issue 2, 1 August  2017, Pages 302–309, https://doi.org/10.1093/icvts/ivx099 
  • Angiosarcoma of the right atrium and right ventricle. Rao JN, Gowda G  D, Anand R, Desai NB. J Card Surg. 2017;32:807-808. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocs.13381.Deepak Gowda G MBBS DNB MNAMS FACS(Canada) 
  • Bicuspidization of the morphological tricuspid aortic valve with ascending aorta replacement in a 5-year-old child. Bhukar RK, Gowda D, Rao JN, Desai N. J Card Surg. 2018;33:41–44. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocs.13515 
  • Surveillance, Auditing, and Feedback (SAF) approach can reduce Surgical  Site Infection (SSI) to an extremely low level - Towards Zero SSI. B Manivannan, D Gowda, P Bulagonda, A R Pasupuleti, S S Raman; S V  Natarajan. Surg Infect (Larchmt). 2018 Apr;19(3):313-320. doi: 10.1089/sur.2017.272.  Epub 2018 Feb 26. 
  • A Case Report of Calcified Submitral Aneurysm Associated with  Takayasus Arteritis Hamsini BC, Gowda GD, Viswamitra S and Sola S OMICS J Radiol 7: 293. doi:10.4172/2167-7964.1000293 
  • Congenital anomalies of inferior vena cava, review of embryogenesis,  presentation, associated congenital anomalies, and surgical importance. Aaditya A, Neelam D, Nageswar Rao J, Deepak G. Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery 2018 3(2): 1-6.DOI: 10.15226/2573- 864X/3/2/00137 
  • Anomalous Origin of Left Vertebral Artery from Ascending Aorta in a  Case of Tetralogy of Fallot: A Rare Case Report. Hamsini BC, Gowda D. J Surg Forecast. 2018; 1(2): 1014 
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Patients frequently visit Dr. Deepak Gowda because of his extensive expertise in both congenital and adult cardiac surgery, including heart transplantation, heart failure management, and complex aortic surgeries. His training and experience in renowned medical institutions have made him a sought-after specialist in cardiac care.

Dr. Deepak Gowda completed his cardiac surgery training at the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Prasanthigram, in India. He also received specialized training at Toronto General Hospital in Canada, a globally top-ranked medical institution.

Dr. Deepak Gowda specializes in various aspects of cardiac surgery, including heart transplantation, heart failure management, and complex aortic surgeries such as valve-sparing aortic surgery, aortic dissections, and aortic aneurysms.

Dr. Deepak Gowda practices as a Cardiothoracic surgeon in Bangalore, India. He has also worked at medical institutions in Canada, including Toronto General Hospital.

To book an appointment with Dr. Deepak Gowda, you can contact the medical facility or hospital where he practices in Bangalore. The staff will provide you with the necessary information and appointment scheduling details.

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