Dr. Ramesh B is a distinguished interventional cardiologist with over 27 years of experience, currently serving as a Senior Consultant and Head of Cardiology at Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore. He has performed thousands of procedures, including angioplasties, balloon mitral valvuloplasties, and pacemaker implantations, showcasing his extensive expertise in interventional cardiology.

Educational Qualifications:

• MBBS from JJM Medical College, Davanagere, Mysore University
• MD in General Medicine from JN Medical College, Belgaum, Karnataka University
• DM in Cardiology from Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiology, Bengaluru

Professional Experience:

• Professor of Cardiology at Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiology, Bangalore (1995-2016)
• Senior Consultant and Head of Cardiology at Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore
• Coordinator for the DNB Cardiology Program at Apollo Hospitals

Notable Achievements:

• Performed over 5,000 angioplasties
• Conducted over 7,000 Balloon Mitral Valvotomies
• Executed over 500 device closures for Atrial Septal Defect
• Completed 132 Percutaneous Transluminal Septal Myocardial Ablations for Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy, the largest number in India

Certifications:

• Best Paper Award in Cardiology for "Estimation of PA pressure by VSD Gradient – Haemodynamic Doppler Correlation"

Professional Memberships:

• Secretary and President of the CSI Chapter, Bengaluru
• Organizing Secretary for State CSI Conference (2004)
• Organizing Secretary for National Conference of Indian Society of Echocardiography (2004, 2006)