Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bengaluru, has appointed Dr. Keshava R as the Head of the Cardiology Department. With over 30 years of experience in interventional cardiology, Dr. Keshava has performed percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs), pacemaker implantations, and structural heart procedures, including Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation/Replacement (TAVI/TAVR). His expertise extends to implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) and other cardiac devices used in life-saving interventions.
Dr Keshava completed his MBBS from Bellary Medical College, followed by an MD in General Medicine from Bangalore Medical College. He pursued a DNB in Internal Medicine and Cardiology, specialising in cardiac imaging and interventional procedures. He has received training in intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and electrophysiology, equipping him to diagnose and treat arrhythmias. His proficiency in optical coherence tomography (OCT) and other imaging techniques allows for precise diagnosis and minimally invasive treatments.
Dr Keshava has contributed to early cardiac abnormality detection in Karnataka and South India through the ECG Made Simple for Family Physicians Program. He currently serves as the President of the Karnataka Chapter of the Cardiology Society of India (KCSI), promoting CPR training programmes across South Karnataka.
On his appointment, Dr Keshava R, HOD & Consultant – Cardiology, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, said, “It’s a pleasure to join Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road – an esteemed healthcare organization delivering expert medical care for decades. I am eager to collaborate with the incredible cardiology team and together enhance the standard of care and advancements in the field, improving the health and well-being of our patients.”
Dr Manish Rai, Zonal Director, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road Bengaluru, commented, “We are delighted to welcome Dr. Keshava R to our Cardiology team. Renowned for his exceptional expertise in interventional cardiology, Dr. Keshava’s joining strengthens our commitment to providing the highest quality care to our patients. We are confident that his contributions will enhance the quality of care we offer and positively impact the lives of those we serve.”