About Dr. Darshan Krishnappa

• Dr. Darshan Krishnappa is an esteemed Cardiac Electrophysiologist with extensive expertise in heart rhythm management, electrophysiological mapping, ablation therapies, and device-based cardiac treatments.
• His expertise also includes cardiac device therapy (pacemakers, ICDs, CRTs), lead revision and extraction, and resynchronisation therapy for heart failure.
• He earned his MBBS, followed by an MD (Internal Medicine) from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, and a DM (Cardiology) from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh.
• Dr. Krishnappa further pursued an Advanced Fellowship in Cardiac Electrophysiology from the University of Minnesota, USA, where he trained in cutting-edge cardiac rhythm technologies, including advanced device therapy, lead extraction, and complex ablation techniques.
• With his diverse clinical experience across premier institutions in India and abroad, Dr. Krishnappa has successfully treated a broad range of cardiac rhythm disorders, including atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, syncope, inflammatory cardiomyopathies (sarcoidosis and amyloidosis), and arrhythmias in patients with congenital heart disease.
• Dr. Krishnappa is a strong advocate of patient-centred care, ensuring that every patient receives individualised treatment based on advanced diagnostic precision and evidence-based guidelines.
• Beyond clinical excellence, Dr. Krishnappa has contributed extensively to academic research, with publications in leading international journals, including the International Journal of Cardiology, Indian Heart Journal, Scientific Reports (Nature), and the Journal of the American Heart Association.
• His research focuses on atrial fibrillation, cardiac amyloidosis, resynchronisation therapy outcomes, and autonomic disorders such as vasovagal syncope.
• Dr. Krishnappa is a respected member of several prestigious international societies, including the Heart Rhythm Society (USA), the American College of Cardiology (ACC), the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA), and the Indian Heart Rhythm Society (IHRS).