Dr. Bhaskar S Rao, a distinguished Consultant Cardiologist at SPARSH Hospital, Infantry Road in Bengaluru, possesses a remarkable academic background, holding an MBBS, MD (General Medicine), and DM (Cardiology), along with a Fellowship in Cardiac Electrophysiology from the Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research.
With a wealth of expertise, Dr. Bhaskar Rao excels in intricate coronary interventions employing advanced techniques such as IVUS, OCT, and Rotablation. He is proficient in Cardiac Electrophysiology Procedures, utilizing EPS, RSA, and 3D mapping. Additionally, Dr. Bhaskar is skilled in the implantation of CRM devices, including pacemakers, ICDs, CRT, and left bundle/His bundle pacing.
His extensive experience extends to heart failure management, ECMO, PTMC, device closure procedures for PDA, ASD, and VSD, as well as clinical cardiology. Dr. Bhaskar is not only well-versed in the TAVI procedure but also actively incorporates artificial intelligence in the field of cardiology, showcasing his enthusiasm for AI applications.
Dr. Bhaskar operates in a high-volume government tertiary hospital, where he manages multi-system disorders, demonstrating his proficiency in Interventional Cardiology and Cardiac Electrophysiology. His commitment to patient interaction and language proficiency underscores his holistic approach to healthcare.
He is specifically interested in cardiac imaging including 2D Echo, cMRI, Cardiac CT & PET scan. Cardiac management of multi-system disorders and AI in Cardiology are other areas which hold his interest.
Areas of Expertise
- Coronary Interventions including bifurcation lesions, Usage of Rotablation and image guidance (IVUS & OCT)
- Diagnosis & management of Arrhythmias
- Cardiac Electrophysiologic procedures including EPS, RFA & 3D mapping
- Implantation Of CRM devices (Pacemakers, ICDs, CRT & Lt bundle pacing / HIS bundle pacing)
- Heart Failure management & Cardiac critical care
- Device closure of ASD, VSD & PDA; implantation of IVC filter
- Inflammatory cardiomyopathy & HCM
Affiliations
- Indian Medical Association
Areas of Interest
- Advance heart failure management including usage of ECMO & Heart transplant
- Usage of Artificial intelligence in Cardiology
- TAVI procedure & managing its rhythm complication
- Preventive cardiology & holistic medicine
- Cardiac imaging & cardiac MRI
Qualifications
- MBBS – M S Ramaiah Medical College
- MD (General Medicine) – PES Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, AP
- DM (Cardiology) – M S Ramaiah Medical College
- Fellowship in Cardiac Electrophysiology – Sri Jayadeva Institute of cardiovascular Sciences and Research