Dr. Sandeep Attawar, MBBS, MS, MCh, is a renowned cardiothoracic and pediatric transplant surgeon based in Chennai, India. With over 28 years of experience, he specializes in complex heart and lung surgeries, including pediatric transplants.
Full Name: Dr. Sandeep Attawar
Title: MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery)
Years of Experience: Over 27 years
Main Specialty: Cardiothoracic surgery with a focus on heart and lung transplants, including pediatric cases
Educational Background
MBBS from Smt. NHL Municipal Medical College, Ahmedabad, 1991
MS in General Surgery from Gujarat University, 1995
MCh in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery from Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology, Trivandrum, 1997
Director & Chair of Cardiovascular Surgery, Thoracic Organ Transplantation & Mechanical Circulatory Support at Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai (since 2017)
Head of Cardiac Surgery, Mechanical Circulatory Support, Heart Transplant Department at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon (2013–2017)
Director of Cardiac Surgery and Thoracic Organ Transplantation at Global Hospitals Group, Chennai (2012–2013)
Performed over 15,000 cardiac surgeries, including 450+ thoracic organ transplants
Academic Contributions
Scientific advisor for Reliant Heart, contributing to advancements in mechanically assisted circulation and long-term ventricular assist devices
Editorial board member of the Journal of Thoracic Disease
Regular contributor to leading journals such as the Annals of Thoracic Surgery
Active member of international cardiothoracic forums including the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT), Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), and the European Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS)
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Attawar’s clinical strengths include:
Heart and lung transplantation in adults and children
Pediatric cardiac surgery, including complex congenital heart defects
Mechanical circulatory support, including ventricular assist devices and total artificial heart implantation
Management of end-stage heart and lung diseases
Publications and Research
Dr. Attawar has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters focusing on heart and lung transplantation, mechanical circulatory support, and pediatric cardiac surgery. His research contributions have been published in esteemed journals, enhancing the field’s knowledge base and clinical practices.
Patient Care Philosophy
Emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care with a focus on communication and empathy
Advocates for universal access to quality cardiac care, especially for underprivileged populations
Provides comprehensive pre- and post-operative education to patients and their families
Offers online pre-consultation services for international patients
Professional Affiliations
President of the Indian Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation (INSHLT)
Member of the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT)
Member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS)
Member of the European Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS)
Registered with the Tamil Nadu Medical Council
FAQs
Is Dr. Sandeep Attawar board-certified?
Yes, he holds certifications in General Surgery and Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery from recognized medical institutions in India.
What types of surgeries does he perform?
Dr. Attawar specializes in heart and lung transplants, pediatric cardiac surgeries, and mechanical circulatory support procedures.
Does he treat international patients?
Yes, he offers consultation and treatment services to international patients, including online pre-consultations.
How long is the typical hospital stay for transplant patients?
The duration varies based on the procedure and patient recovery but generally ranges from 10 to 14 days for transplant surgeries.
What languages does he speak?
Dr. Attawar is proficient in English and several Indian languages, facilitating communication with a diverse patient population.
Certification & Accreditation
The International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
The European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
Patient reviews
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Patient reviews
India,
Feb 27, 2025
Vidhisha Vithlani
Sir u are amazing person❤️and a great surgeon in INDIA💐✨
India,
Jan 11, 2025
Avneesh Pandey
Great person in world
India,
May 27, 2024
promit mukherjee
Master of surgery..
India,
Sep 03, 2022
Anonym
Dr. Sandeep Attawar Sir, You are an inspiration. ❤️
And “Thank you” doesn’t feel like enough, but it truly sums up how I feel. I’m so thankful for what DPU done @dpu_hospital ❤️❤️❤️
India,
May 27, 2022
Anonym
May the lord use you to save the lives of many.you do a great job indeed.wow!!!
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