Dr. Harsha Goutham H V

Overview

Dr Harsha Goutham H V is a distinguished figure in the realm of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, currently serving as a Consultant at Apollo Hospitals. With an illustrious career spanning over two decades, he has earned widespread acclaim for his expertise in diagnosing and treating various heart and vascular ailments. His impact in the field of medicine has been enormous, most notably in the creation of the first successful robotic heart surgery centre in the country. As a Certified Console Surgeon with Intuitive Surgicals, he has been a key contributor to the advancement of minimally invasive surgical methods. With over 1000 minimally invasive and over 250 robotic heart procedures under his belt, Dr. Harsha's expertise is evident in every aspect of his experience.

Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Harsha is deeply engaged in advancing the field through research and education. He has actively participated in several seminars organised by the Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery as well as other research projects. His academic achievements are demonstrated by a substantial body of published work, comprising
papers that have enriched the medical literature and propelled innovation in cardiac care.

Dr. Harsha Goutham HV's areas of expertise include Electrocardiograms (ECG),Echocardiograms (ECHO), Valvular heart disease, Congenital heart defects, Hypertension,Cardiac catheterisation, Angioplasty, and Stenting.

Work Experience

● Currently working [since December 2017] in the Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery as a Consultant at Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore.
● He worked at Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences in Whitefield,Bangalore, in 2017.

Research Work

1. Co-investigator for PROSE trial, 2017[prospective randomised on-x versus SJM evaluation]
2. Currently a co-investigator in the MIST trial [comparing minimally invasive CABG VS conventional CABG] in affiliation with Ottawa Heart Centre, Canada
3. Article titled "VATS emerging as primary treatment of Empyema Thoracis" Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research 03/2018; 12(3).
4. Minimally invasive surgery in the treatment of triple vessel coronary artery disease with coexisting coronary artery fistula. Indian J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Mar;38(2):183-186. doi: 10.1007/s12055-021-01277-z. Epub 2021 Nov 1. PMID: 35221556; PMCID:PMC8857333.
5. Anomalous aortic origin of coronary artery in a patient with situs inversus totalis.International Journal of Current Advanced Research.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.24327/ijcar.2017.6876.1032
6. Have taken up few studies in minimally invasive and robotic cardiac surgeries and few are being reviewed for publication in international journals.

Education

● M.B.B.S. – Sri Nijalingappa Medical College, Bagalkot, Karnataka, [Best outgoing student] – 2004-2010
● M.S. [Gen. Surgery] – Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore, [Gold Medallist] – 2011-2014
● MCh. in Cardiothoracic surgery, Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research Centre, Bangalore – 2014-2017
● All Institutes affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore

Honors & Awards

Recipient of B. C. Balagopal Award, 2014, KIMS, Bangalore
● Recipient of 'Young Surgeon Award 2021' by the Rotary Club of Bangalore.
● Have been a regular blood donor [have donated voluntarily more than 40 times], received many certificates of appreciation from the director of Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, Bangalore