Profile
Dr. Shridhar G. Padagatti is a highly proficient Consultant Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeon in Mumbai, He is a key member of the surgical panel at Holy Family Hospital, Mumbai.
Dr. Padagatti is recognized for his technical excellence and empathetic patient care, having performed over 5,000 open-heart surgeries and consulted more than 15,000 patients. He completed his rigorous super-specialization at the renowned KEM Hospital, Mumbai, and has since become a specialist in advanced revascularization techniques. He is particularly lauded by patients for his "miracle worker" hands and his ability to guide families through high-risk surgeries with a calm and transparent communication style.
Professional Highlights & Contributions:
- High-Volume Excellence: A track record of 5,000+ successful cardiac operations, maintaining high success rates even in complex, multi-vessel blockage cases.
- Academic Background: Trained at KEM Hospital, one of India’s most prestigious centers for surgical training.
- Patient Advocacy: Known for his "continuous update" policy, ensuring families are informed at every step during and after surgery.
- Award-Winning Surgeon: Recognized with awards in the field of CTVS for his contributions to surgical innovation and patient outcomes.
Areas of specialization
Dr. Padagatti specializes in life-saving coronary interventions and complex vascular salvage procedures.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG): Expertise in both On-Pump and Off-Pump (Beating Heart) bypass surgery, focusing on Total Arterial Revascularization (LIMA-RIMA "Y" grafting).
- Valve Replacement & Repair: Surgical management of Aortic, Mitral, and Pulmonary valves to restore cardiac efficiency.
- Peripheral Vascular Disease: Specializes in saving critically ischemic limbs through embolectomy, interposition grafting, and bypass.
- Dialysis Access: Expert in the creation and maintenance of AV Fistulas for patients with renal failure.
- Lung & Thoracic Surgery: Proficiency in Decortication (removing fibrous tissue from lungs), Lobectomy, and VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery).
- Vascular Trauma: Highly skilled in emergency pseudoaneurysm repair and thrombectomy.
Education
- MBBS: J.N. Medical College, Belgaum (Karnatak University), 1996.
- MS (General Surgery): Goa Medical College (Goa University), 2004.
- M.Ch (Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery): Seth G.S. Medical College & KEM Hospital, Mumbai (MUHS), 2009.
Affiliations
- MMC: Maharashtra Medical Council (Reg No: 2012/06/1558).
- Consultant: Holy Family Hospital (Bandra West).
- Consultant: P.D. Hinduja National Hospital (Khar), Holy Spirit Hospital (Andheri East), and Bharatiya Arogya Nidhi Hospital (Juhu).
- Private Practice: Active Heart Clinic, Khar (West).