Dr. Devananda N. S.
HOD & Consultant — Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery (Paediatric + Adult), Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road
Experience
28 years
Rating
4.8 (290 reviews)
Languages
English, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam
Location
Bengaluru, India
About the doctor
Dr. Devananda N. S. heads Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery at Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bengaluru, and has performed over 7,000 paediatric and adult cardiac procedures — with a special focus on neonatal and congenital heart surgery. He is the only Indian surgeon to have performed complex open-heart surgery on a 29-week-old premature infant (weighing 900g) as well as on a 90-year-old patient, demonstrating a range across the entire human lifespan. His team handles heart transplants, VAD implantations, and complex valve repairs. A founding member of the World Society of Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Dr. Devananda is a Rotary Centenary Award laureate for vocational excellence and regularly trains international fellows in minimally invasive and paediatric cardiac surgery.
Areas of expertise
Cardiology planning and specialist review
Case evaluation for patients exploring treatment in India
Treatment pathway discussion with hospital coordination
International patient support and next-step guidance
How Livance supports patients here
International patient support
Treatment-pathway guidance
Hospital coordination support
Structured follow-up communication
Consultation journey
Share reports and diagnosis
Receive specialist pathway guidance
Discuss treatment and hospital options
Plan travel and next steps
Associated hospital
Bengaluru, India
Related treatments
Heart Transplant
Heart Transplant in India is chosen by patients looking for quality specialty care, clearer treatment planning and better cost visibility. Livance helps patients understand how heart transplant is typically evaluated, what treatment pathways may be considered, what affects cost, and how to prepare for hospital stay, attendants and recovery support.
Open treatmentPediatric Heart Surgery
Pediatric Heart Surgery in India is chosen by patients looking for quality specialty care, clearer treatment planning and better cost visibility. Livance helps patients understand how pediatric heart surgery is typically evaluated, what treatment pathways may be considered, what affects cost, and how to prepare for hospital stay, attendants and recovery support.
Open treatmentVSD Closure
VSD Closure in India is chosen by patients looking for quality specialty care, clearer treatment planning and better cost visibility. Livance helps patients understand how vsd closure is typically evaluated, what treatment pathways may be considered, what affects cost, and how to prepare for hospital stay, attendants and recovery support.
Open treatmentASD Closure
ASD Closure in India is chosen by patients looking for quality specialty care, clearer treatment planning and better cost visibility. Livance helps patients understand how asd closure is typically evaluated, what treatment pathways may be considered, what affects cost, and how to prepare for hospital stay, attendants and recovery support.
Open treatmentHeart Valve Replacement
Heart Valve Replacement in India is chosen by patients looking for quality specialty care, clearer treatment planning and better cost visibility. Livance helps patients understand how heart valve replacement is typically evaluated, what treatment pathways may be considered, what affects cost, and how to prepare for hospital stay, attendants and recovery support.
Open treatmentCoronary Artery Bypass Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery in India is chosen by patients looking for quality specialty care, clearer treatment planning and better cost visibility. Livance helps patients understand how coronary artery bypass surgery is typically evaluated, what treatment pathways may be considered, what affects cost, and how to prepare for hospital stay, attendants and recovery support.
Open treatmentFrequently asked questions
What does Dr. Devananda N. S. specialize in?
Dr. Devananda N. S. focuses on cardiology and supports patients who need clear treatment planning and specialist guidance.
Can Livance help patients connect with this doctor?
Yes. Livance can help organize the next step, treatment planning discussion, and hospital matching around this specialty.
What should patients share before consultation?
It helps to share diagnosis details, scans, reports, current treatment advice and travel timeline before speaking to the team.