Dr. Upendra Bhalerao
Consultant, Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery and Heart Transplant
Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, MumbaiMumbai, India
15+ years of experience
About Doctor
Qualifications:
- MS
- MCh
- DNB
- FIACS
Overview:
Dr. Upendra Bhalerao is a highly skilled Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon with a comprehensive range of expertise, including Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) by Total Arterial Revascularization, Mitral and Aortic Valve Repair/Replacement, Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS) for CABG and valve procedures, aortic surgery for aneurysms and dissections, mechanical circulatory support (ECMO, LVAD, RVAD), heart and lung transplants, redo cardiac surgeries, pulmonary endarterectomy for pulmonary thromboembolism, pediatric cardiac surgery, thoracic surgery including Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS), vascular surgery for peripheral vascular disease, and carotid endarterectomy.
In recognition of his academic excellence, Dr. Bhalerao has been honored with the Dr. P. K. Sen Gold Medal by the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences and the Dr. C. S. Sadasivam Gold Medal in DNB for cardiothoracic surgery examinations. He currently serves as a sectional editor for the Indian Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery (IJTCS). His professional affiliations include life memberships with the Indian Association of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS), the Indian Society of Heart & Lung Transplantation (INSHLT), the Vascular Society of India, and the Society of Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgeons of India (SMICST). Additionally, he is a member of the Association of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons of Asia (ATCSA) and the Extracorporeal Life Support Organisation (ELSO).
Conditions Treated:
- Coronary artery disease
- Heart valve disorders
- Aortic aneurysms and dissections
- Heart failure requiring mechanical circulatory support
- End-stage heart and lung diseases necessitating transplantation
- Congenital heart defects in pediatric patients
- Pulmonary thromboembolism
- Peripheral vascular disease
- Carotid artery disease
Procedures Performed:
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) by Total Arterial Revascularization
- Mitral and Aortic Valve Repair/Replacement
- Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS) for CABG and valve procedures
- Aortic surgery for aneurysms and dissections
- Mechanical circulatory support procedures (ECMO, LVAD, RVAD)
- Heart and lung transplantation
- Redo cardiac surgeries
- Pulmonary endarterectomy for pulmonary thromboembolism
- Pediatric cardiac surgeries
- Thoracic surgeries including Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)
- Vascular surgeries for peripheral vascular disease
- Carotid endarterectomy
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FAQs
Dr. Bhalerao specializes in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, with expertise in procedures such as CABG, valve repair/replacement, aortic surgeries, mechanical circulatory support, and heart and lung transplants.
To book an appointment with Dr. Bhalerao, you can contact Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre directly. Alternatively, international patients can reach out to HOSPIDIO by emailing [email protected] or calling/WhatsApping at +91-9870538337 for assistance with scheduling and medical travel arrangements.
Yes, Dr. Bhalerao is proficient in minimally invasive cardiac surgeries, including MICS CABG and valve surgeries, which offer benefits such as reduced recovery times and minimized surgical trauma.
He has been awarded the Dr. P. K. Sen Gold Medal by the Maharashtra