About CEO

1.Worked as Assistant professor in surgery at KBN Medical college Gulbarga from 02/06/2003 to 09/08/2007.

2. Worked as Senior Registrar in the department of Cardio-thoracic and Vascular surgery KMC,Manipal from 09/08/2007 to31/07/2010.

3. Worked as Junior consultant Cardio-thoracic and vascular surgeon at Apollo hospital,Bangalore from 5th August 2010 to31st March 2011.

4. Worked as Consultant Cardio-thoracic and vascular surgeon from 1st April 2011 to7th December,2012 at Sagar hospitals DSI,Bangalore-76.

5. Worked as as Specialist A Cardiothoracic and Vascular surgeon at Alzahra Hospital, Sharjah ,UAE from 15th March.2013 to 26th,February,2018.(Established the Cardiothoracic and Vascular surgery Department here).

6. Presently Working as Specialist Cardiothoracic and Vascular surgeon at Zulekha hospitals, Sharjah and Dubai from 11th,March,2018 to till date.

7.Presently also working as Visiting Consultant Cardiothoracic and Vascular surgeon at Sathya multispeciality hospital, Krnataka,India from 21st February,2014 to till date.

Specialist A Cardio-Vascular and Thoracic surgeon, with 17 Years of Experience in JCI accredited hospitals, who can perform most of the Vascular and Endo-Vascular surgeries.

Has special training in Endovascular surgery, can perform most of the Vascular procedures like peripheral bypass surgery, A V Fistula creation, Endovascular interventions, Aortic aneurysms and occlusion surgeries, Embolectomies, IVC Filter insertions, Peripheral angioplasty. Carotid angioplasty. Varicose vein surgery, RFA/LASER/Venaseal/Sclerotherapy for the treatment for Varicose veins, Treatment of DVT including thrombectomy, insertion of Chemoports, Insertion of Permacath and PICC Lines.

Adult and Pediatric Cardiac surgery,Off/On pump CABG,Valve repairs and replacements,Congenital Cardiac surgery,Aortic surgery,Minimal access Cardiac Surgery,Surgery for Chronic AF,Permanent pacemaker insertions. Thoracic surgery(Lung resections,Lung Cancer surgery,Mediastinal tumours,Decortications, Video assisted thoracic surgery(VATS) and insertion of Chemoports.

With an extensive background in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery, DR.CHIDANAND BEDJIRGI possesses a diverse skill set that enables them to tackle complex surgical procedures with precision and expertise.

Their areas of clinical expertise include:

• Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
• Heart valve repair and replacement
• Minimally invasive cardiac surgery
• Thoracic aortic aneurysm repair
• Aortic valve surgery
• Lung cancer surgery
• Pulmonary lobectomy and pneumonectomy
• Vascular surgery procedures

DR.CHIDANAND BEDJIRGI firmly believes in a patient-centred approach to healthcare. They understand that every patient is unique and deserves personalized care tailored to their specific needs. By combining their extensive medical knowledge with compassionate communication, DR.CHIDANAND BEDJIRGI ensures that patient and their families are well-informed and involved in the decision-making process.

With a focus on patient safety and comfort, DR.CHIDANAND BEDJIRGI utilizes advanced surgical techniques and state-of-the-art technology to optimize outcomes. They strive to provide comprehensive, evidence-based care while minimizing risks and promoting speedy recovery.

In addition to their clinical practice, DR.CHIDANAND BEDJIRGI is actively involved in research and academic pursuits. They have contributed to numerous scientific publications and have presented their findings at national and international conferences. Their commitment to advancing medical knowledge in the field of cardiothoracic and vascular surgery ensures that they stay at the forefront of the latest advancements, which they can then bring to their patients.

1. Karnataka Medical Council, Bangalore,Karnataka,India. Permanent registration no.43,223.
2. Has Ministry of health UAE, License.
3. Has DHA,UAE license.

1. Life member of Association of Surgeons of India (Memb. No. : 12,754)
2. Life Member of Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (Memb. No. : 71)
3. Life member of Indian Association of Cardio-thoracic and Vascular Surgeons (Memb no. 20085026)
4. Life member of European Association of Cardio-thoracic Surgeons (EACTS) – Memb no. 279937
5. Fellow of American College of Chest (No. 338440)
6. Life Member of Vascular Society of India (VSI)
7. Life member of Society of Thoracic Surgery (STS), USA

• Member of Rotary club of Gulbarga,Karnataka which is actively involved in social service.
• Got letter of appreciation from Chief Minister of Karnataka and ex-member of parliment (Udupi) Sri.Sadananda Gouda for work dedication, Involved in Various free Health camps conducted by Apollo and Sagar Hospitals in India.

1. First Rank to Gulbarga University in MBBS in 1996.
2. Sharanamma B Kosagi Memorial Gold Medal for highest aggregates in MBBS Phase I, II & III First Rank.
3. Rukmappa Tanga Memorial Gold Medal for Highest Marks in MBBS final year.
4. Dr. Anupama Niranjan Gold Medal for Highest marks in MBBS final year.
5. Got first prize in essay competition entitled “Surgery in the New Millennium” conducted by Surgical Society of Mysore in 2000.
6. Best outgoing student from KMC, Manipal in MCh – Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery.
7. Publications:
   • A Rare case of congenital diaphragmatic hernia with ectopic liver and absent pericardium (Annals of Thoracic Surg 2010;89:e36–37).
   • Triple vessel coronary artery bypass grafting in a 14-year-old child with familial hypercholesterolemia – A rare case report (Open Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery 2009:2 11–13).
   • Isolated cervical rib fracture (Ann Thoracic Surg 89(6):e41–2 (2010)).

1. Undergone simulated course on ETHISKILLS CARDIO-VASCULAR organized by Ethicon on 26th and 27th of April, 2008 at Chennai.
2. Participated in CT-CME-2008, organized by Sri Sathya Sai Medical Trust with IACTS from 20th to 21st September.
3. Participated in workshop on "An Approach to Matters of Heart" at KMC, Manipal, in 2010 for 3 credit hours.
4. Participated in European Association of Cardio-thoracic Surgeons (EACTS 2014) Conference held in Milan, Italy from 11th to 15th October, 2014.
5. Participated actively in Arab Health Conference, Dubai and Cleveland Clinic CME in UAE in 2015.
6. Participated and involved in European Association of Cardio-thoracic Surgeons (EACTS 2016) Conference held in Barcelona, Europe from 1st to 5th October, 2016.
7. Delivered lecture on Lung Cancer Treatment on 11th March, 2013 at Oncology Symposium conducted by Al Zahra Hospital, Dubai.
8. Delivered CME lectures on Laser Treatment in Varicose Veins, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Thoracic Trauma, and Approach to Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA) at various CMEs conducted by Al Zahra Hospital, UAE.

1. Presented scientific paper entitled "OFF-PUMP CABG IN CAD WITH DEXTROCARDIA AND SITUS INVERSUS TOTALIS" at the 27th Annual Conference KSC-ASI held at Bangalore between 26th Dec to 31st Dec, 2011.
2. Presented E-Poster titled "CABG IN 12-YEAR-OLD BOY WITH CAD AND HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA" at CTCOM-CON held at New Delhi from 26th Feb to 1st March, 2010.
3. Right atrial clot: Post-op case of pericardial patch ASD closure – Case Report, presented at CTCOM-CON, 2008.
4. Reverse saphenous venous bypass for peripheral vascular disease in lower limbs: A study in 23 patients, presented at CTCOM-CON, 2008.
5. Presented scientific paper in ISG –1997 held at Kottayam, Kerala on Endoscopic stenting in peri-ampullary carcinoma.
6. Attended and presented scientific paper entitled "Relationship between Smoking, Blood group, Oral contraceptives, and Reproductive period in etiology of Breast Cancer" at ASICON 2000, held at New Delhi.
7. Awarded Certificate of Diploma in Keyhole Surgery at GEM Endosurgery Training Center conducted from 03.06.2003 to 14.06.2003.

• Parents: Father – Shrimanth Bedjirgi, Mother – Basamma Bedjirgi
• Siblings: 4 Brothers, 1 Sister
• Spouse/Partner: Dr. Geetha K (Married in 2003)
• Children: Daughter – Ashmitha