Dr. Sandeep Attawar is one of the leading heart and lung transplant surgeons in India and currently works as the Chief Surgeon for Thoracic Organ Transplantation at KIMS Hospitals. He has 22 years of experience and is known for successfully handling complex heart, lung, and thoracic transplant cases.
Dr. Attawar completed all his medical training at the renowned Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Sciences in Kerala. He completed his MBBS, followed by an MS in General Surgery, and then an MCh in Cardiovascular Surgery from the same institute.
He specializes in a wide range of heart and chest-related surgeries. His key areas of expertise include valve repair and valve replacement surgeries, heart bypass surgery (CABG), and paediatric cardiac surgery for children with heart defects. He is also skilled in robotic cardiac surgery, which allows patients to undergo minimally invasive procedures with faster recovery. In addition, he is highly experienced in performing heart transplants and lung transplants for patients suffering from end-stage organ failure.
Dr. Attawar is a member of several well-known national and international medical associations. These include the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT), the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), the European Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS), the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, the Afghanistan Red Cross Society, and the Minimally Invasive Robotic Association. His membership in these organizations shows his commitment to staying updated with the latest advances in heart and lung care worldwide.
