Dr. Sathyaki P. Nambala
Cardiology

Dr. Sathyaki P. Nambala

Senior Consultant & Head — Adult Cardiac Surgery, Apollo Hospitals Bannerghatta Road

Experience

25 years

Rating

4.8 (380 reviews)

Languages

English, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu

Location

Bengaluru, India

MBBS, MS — General Surgery, MCh — Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery, Fellowship — Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (USA)
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Last updated: 2026-07-17 · Reviewed by Livance Medical Editorial Team

About the doctor

Dr. Sathyaki P. Nambala leads adult cardiac surgery at Apollo Hospitals Bangalore and is among India's leading authorities on minimally invasive and robotic cardiac surgery. He has performed 8,000+ open-heart procedures, 3,000+ minimally invasive cardiac surgeries (MICS) and 250+ robotic cardiac procedures. Trained in India and the US, his multi-vessel MICS CABG technique — performed through a small incision without splitting the breastbone — has been adopted as a global standard, with 2,000+ patients to date and faster recovery times for international patients seeking treatment in India. He is a frequent faculty and invited speaker at international MICS and robotic cardiac surgery meetings and mentors junior surgeons across the Apollo network.

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

1

Share reports and diagnosis

2

Receive specialist pathway guidance

3

Discuss treatment and hospital options

4

Plan travel and next steps

Associated hospital

Apollo Hospitals

Chennai, India

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Frequently asked questions

What does Dr. Sathyaki P. Nambala specialize in?

Dr. Sathyaki P. Nambala 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.