About Dr. Devananda N S

• Dr. Devananda N. S is a highly acclaimed Cardiothoracic, Vascular, and Transplant Surgeon with over 34 years of rich experience in advanced cardiac surgery, paediatric and adult cardiothoracic interventions, and multi-organ transplantation.
• Throughout his career, he has performed over 10,000 open-heart surgeries and 7,000 paediatric and adult cardiac procedures, encompassing the full spectrum of cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgeries.
• His expertise covers aortic aneurysm repair, complex valve surgery and reconstruction, minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS), beating heart coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), heart transplantation, and ventricular assist device (VAD) implantation.
• Dr. Devananda is widely recognised for his proficiency in performing paediatric and neonatal cardiac surgeries, having successfully operated on infants as small as 900 grams (29 weeks old) and elderly patients aged up to 90 years, a rare accomplishment in cardiac surgery.
• He is also credited with performing one of India’s most complex surgeries: the successful removal of a PNET (Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumour) from the heart.
• A pioneer in heart and lung transplant surgery, Dr. Devananda has played a central role in establishing Manipal Hospital’s advanced transplant program.
• He has also led a high-risk ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) patient transfer by road over 450 km, setting a benchmark in critical care transport and transplant readiness in India.
• Dr. Devananda completed his MBBS from Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Hubli, followed by his MS in General Surgery from King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth G.S. Medical College, Mumbai.
• He then pursued MCh in Cardiothoracic Surgery from the prestigious Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology, Trivandrum, an Institute of National Importance. His rigorous academic background laid the foundation for a distinguished career dedicated to complex and life-saving cardiac interventions.
• Dr. Devananda’s contributions extend to research and education, with 12 publications in reputed national and international medical journals. He frequently lectures at scientific conferences, sharing insights into complex valve reconstruction, aortic surgery, and transplant protocols.
• His clinical leadership, combined with his humane approach to patient care, has made him one of the most respected cardiothoracic surgeons in the country.