He will join as the Head of the Cardiology department
 
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bengaluru welcomes Dr Keshava R, an interventional cardiologist, as Head of the Cardiology department. Being a cardiology specialist for over 30+ years across premier national institutes, Dr Keshava has performed numerous percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs) and implantation procedures, helping patients with complex cardiac conditions, from coronary artery disease and hypertension to structural/valvular heart disease.

Dr Keshava began his formal medical education with an MBBS from Bellary Medical College, followed by an MD in General Medicine from Bangalore Medical College. He further pursued DNB in Internal Medicine and Cardiology, solidifying his expertise in managing cardiovascular diseases. His commitment to advanced training, where he specialised in intravascular ultrasound (IVUS). Dr Keshava also received focused training in electrophysiology, enhancing his ability to diagnose and treat arrhythmias with precision. His expertise in cardiac imaging techniques, including IVUS and optical coherence tomography (OCT), allows for precise diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment strategies.
 
Currently, Dr Keshava is the President of the Karnataka Chapter of Cardiology Society of India (KCSI), which promotes CPR training programmes in societies all over South Karnataka. As a committed interventional cardiologist, he is known for his clinical expertise, transparency, empathy, and compassion towards patients and their families.