Bengaluru: Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road has appointed Dr. Keshava R as the Head of the Cardiology Department. With over 30 years of experience in interventional cardiology, Dr. Keshava specializes in percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs), pacemaker implantations, and structural heart procedures like Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation/Replacement (TAVI/TAVR).
Expertise & Achievements
Dr. Keshava has extensive training in intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), electrophysiology, and optical coherence tomography (OCT), allowing for precise cardiac imaging and minimally invasive treatments.
He has actively contributed to early cardiac abnormality detection in Karnataka through the ECG Made Simple for Family Physicians Program and currently serves as President of the Karnataka Chapter of the Cardiology Society of India (KCSI), promoting CPR training across South Karnataka.
Official Statements
On his appointment, Dr. Keshava R said, “It’s an honor to join Manipal Hospital, a trusted name in healthcare. I look forward to collaborating with the cardiology team to enhance patient care and advancements in the field.”
Dr. Manish Rai, Zonal Director, stated, “We are delighted to welcome Dr. Keshava R. His expertise in interventional cardiology strengthens our commitment to providing top-tier cardiac care and improving patient outcomes.”
