Dr. Vivek Jawali
Chairman — Cardiovascular Sciences, Fortis Bangalore Cluster; Chairman — CVTS Council, Fortis Healthcare
Experience
39 years
Rating
4.8 (540 reviews)
Languages
English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi
Location
Bengaluru, India
About the doctor
Dr. Vivek Jawali chairs Cardiovascular Sciences at the Fortis Bangalore cluster and has performed over 30,000 cardiothoracic and vascular surgeries in a 39-year career — placing him among India's most experienced cardiac surgeons. He is globally recognised for pioneering minimally invasive and awake cardiac surgery. His list of firsts is extraordinary: India's first beating-heart bypass (1992), India's first MIDCAB (1994), India's first awake cardiac surgery (1999), and the world's first awake open-heart surgery in April 2002 — a triple-bypass with aortic valve replacement performed on a 74-year-old patient without general anaesthesia or ventilator. A founder-member of the International Society of Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgeons (ISMICS) and past President of the Indian Association of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS, 2008), Dr. Jawali's team performs heart, lung and combined heart-lung transplants alongside robotic-assisted cardiac procedures.
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
Gurugram, 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 treatmentAortic Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Aneurysm Repair in India is chosen by patients looking for quality specialty care, clearer treatment planning and better cost visibility. Livance helps patients understand how aortic aneurysm repair 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. Vivek Jawali specialize in?
Dr. Vivek Jawali 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.