Dr Sandeep Attawar

KIMS Hospital Hyderabad

Dr. Sandeep Attawar, a renowned Heart and Lung transplant surgeon, currently holds the esteemed position of Founder Director & Chair of the Advanced Heart Failure, Terminal Lung Disease & The Solid Thoracic Organ Transplant Program at KIMS Institute of Heart, Lung Transplantation & Assist Devices, situated in KIMS Hospital, Hyderabad, India. Additionally, he is associated with the Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre in Chennai.

With an extensive career spanning over two decades, Dr. Attawar has amassed profound expertise in cardiac surgery, having successfully performed over 10,000 surgeries on both adult and pediatric patients. His specialization encompasses a wide spectrum of surgeries, including heart and lung transplant surgery, congenital heart surgery, Aortic aneurysm repair, and the implantation of heart failure devices.

Prior to his current positions, Dr. Attawar served in several prestigious heart institutes across the country, making significant contributions to the advancement of cardiac care in each institution. He is widely recognized for his ability to handle complex cases across all age groups, demonstrating exceptional skill and expertise in pediatric as well as adult cardiac surgeries.

Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Attawar actively engages with NGOs and foundations dedicated to cardiac care, such as the Being Human Foundation, which offers free cardiac surgeries for children in need. He has also undertaken extensive research aimed at assisting premature babies with heart diseases and disorders.

Dr. Attawar’s contributions extend globally as he holds memberships in prestigious medical associations and is regularly invited as a faculty to various medical conferences and seminars worldwide. His expertise in pediatric cardiac surgery and robotic cardiac surgery is evident from his publications in renowned medical journals.

Dr. Sandeep Attawar’s qualifications include an MBBS, MS in General Surgery, and MCh in Cardiothoracic Surgery from the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Sciences (SCTIMS), Kerala. His exemplary qualifications and extensive experience solidify his position as a leading authority in the field of cardiac surgery, contributing significantly to the advancement of cardiac care in India and beyond.