Sai Global Cardiovascular Conference
Esteemed Speakers

Chairman & Chief Diabetologist, Dr. Mohan's Diabetes Specialties Centre; President & Director, Madras Diabetes Research Foundation, Chennai

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Internationally renowned for his pioneering work in diabetology, with over 1,800 publications in esteemed peer reviewed journals and multiple national honors. Received Padma Shri National Award in 2012 from President of India for major accomplishments in field of diabetology. Dr. V. Mohan is the Chairman and Chief of Diabetology at Dr. Mohan's Diabetes Specialties Centre at Chennai in South India, which is an IDF Centre of Excellence in Diabetes Care. Dr. Mohan oversees a chain of 50 diabetes centres across 8 states of India and over 500,000 registered diabetes patients in his centres. President & Director of the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation, Asia's largest stand-alone diabetes reserach centre.

Director, Apollo Institute for Blood Pressure Management, Hyderabad;

Professor of Medicine, UT Southwestern Medical School, Dallas

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Dr. Ram is a global authority and expert on hypertension. He is the director of blood pressure clinics and institute of blood pressure management at Apollo Hospitals, and Apollo Medical College, Hyderabad, India. Director of World Hypertension League South Asia Region and Dean, Macquarie University, Medical School, India Campus, Hyderabad, India. Professor of Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, USA. Has held prominent leadership roles in both Indian & American medical institutions. Received the highly prestigious Padma Shri award from the Government of India. Received numerous recognitions from the Cardiological Society of India, Indian Society of Hypertension, and Association of Physicians of India. Received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Society of Hypertension.

Director of Cardiology, The Madras Medical Mission, Chennai 

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A leading interventional cardiologist and academic. Dr. Mullasari is Director of the Madras Medical Mission in Chennai, India. Adjunct professorship to Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, USA & Adjunct Faculty at Dept of Biotechnology, IIT, Madras. Dr. Mullasari has extensive academic contributions, publishing over 195 papers and 205 abstracts, serving as Primary Investigator for various clinical trials, and receiving prestigious accolades for his clinical and scientific contributions.

President of World Heart Federation, Executive Vice President & Chief Academic Officer, UTHealth Houston;

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K. Lance Gould Distinguished University Chair in Coronary Pathophysiology, McGovern Medical School Former Chief of Cardiology at Mount Sinai Morningside, and a pioneer in cardiovascular imaging and global health.

Cardiologist & Professor of Clinical Medicine/Cardiology;

Director of Echocardiography Outpatient Labs, University of Rochester Medical Center, NY, USA.

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Dr. Krishna M Rao completed MBBS at Andhra Medical College as the University's First Rank, Awarded 16 Gold Medals & Pfizer Scroll of Honor Medallion for Highest Academic Excellence and Distinction in Medical School; completed MD at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), and DM Cardiology at Delhi University GBP Hospital. Dr. Krishna Rao is FACC Board Certified in Cardiovascular Diseases, Advanced Echocardiography, and CT Coronary Angiography. Dr. Krishna Rao serves on the Medical Admissions Committee and is Cardiovascular Symposium Director at University of Rochester Medical Center. Received Best Teacher Awards at Upstate Medical University, Rochester Regional Health, and Strong Memorial University of Rochester, New York. Dr. Krishna Rao is currently SSSGC-USA Region 1 Medical Director and has been a Visiting Cardiologist at SSSIHMS for many years, under Swami's personal guidance and blessings. 

Hematologist Oncologist, Florida Cancer Specialists and Research Institute in Pinellas County, Florida, USA; SSSGC National Medical Director-USA

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Dr. Geetha Kamath is a board-certified oncologist, providing hope and care for numerous patients undergoing cancer care. She received her medical degree from Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, India, residency training at Government Wenlock-Hospital in Mangalore and Helen Fuld Medical Center in New Jersey, and Oncology/Hematology fellowship at University of Connecticut, USA. Dr. Geetha Kamath came into Swami's fold at the age of 10, with Swami directly guiding every aspect of her life. She serves as National Medical Director, Sri Sathya Sai Global Council-USA, coordinating countless free medical camps across the USA & in Prasanthi Nilayam since 1975. 

ENT-Otolaryngologist, Manatee Memorial Hospital, Florida & Zone 1 Chair, Sri Sathya Sai Global Council

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Dr. Axay Kalathia is a practicing Otolaryngologist, Head & Neck Surgeon in Florida, USA. He completed medical school at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and ENT residency at Albany Medical Center, NY.

As a clinician, Dr. Kalathia is extremely dedicated to service & medical service projects. For the past 30 years, he has been active in the Sai Organization, serving as an officer in various leadership roles at a center, regional, national, and zonal level. Since 2000, Dr. Kalathia has been traveling to Prasanthi Nilayam on an annual basis to serve as an ENT surgeon in Swami's General Hospital, Puttaparthi. He is currently the Sri Sathya Sai Global Council Zonal 1 Chair.

Consultant Family Physician, Chief Medical Coordinator, Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organization Tamil Nadu, India

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Graduated from Madras Medical College 1979 and passed the MD Course, designated as Best Outgoing Student. Practicing as Consultant Family Physician for over 4 decades. As State Medical Coordinator Tamil Nadu SSSSO, Dr. Ram Manohar Rao has conducted numerous rural health camps, health check-up camps for auto-rickshaw drivers of Chennai City (over 9,000 drivers benefitted), diabetes screening camps at Kodaikanal, and annual medical camps in Prasanthi Nilayam during Bhagawan's Birthday Celebrations. Has held many other esteemed titles and leadership positions at a national level. 

Cardiologist, Executive Director, Centre for Chronic Disease Control (CCDC); Distinguished Professor Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI); Professor, Dept of Epidemiology, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK. Adjunct Professor, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory, University, USA

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Dr. Prabhakaran received his MBBS at Bangalore Medical College, MD & DM Cardiology at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, and MSc in Health Research Methodology at McMaster University, Canada. He is currently Executive Director at CDCC, a WHO collaborating centre for the Southeast Asia region and an ICMR Collaborating Centre of Excellence. He has more than 650 publications in eminent journals such as New England Journal of Medicine, the Lancet, British Medical Journal, and JAMA. He has been recognized as the topmost researcher in Medicine in India in terms of publications from 2009-2014. Received numerous accolades & elected as fellow of the Indian National Science Academy.

Senior Consultant Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery, HOD of CTVS Dept, SSSIHMS, Prasanthigram

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Dr. Desai has been Head of the CTVS Dept at SSSIHMS for over 25 years. She joined SSSIHMS, Prasanthigram a year after its inauguration, serving here at SSSIHMS ever since. For over 3 decades, Dr. Desai has been performing life-saving cardiothoracic surgeries, providing thousands of patients with a new lease of life.

Cardiologist, Director of Cardiology at Capital Hospital in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India; Former HOD at SSSIHMS, Whitefield; Senior Consultant Cardiologist, SSSIHMS, Whitefield

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Dr. Dash is a renowned cardiologist with decades of experience in clinical cardiology an residency program training. He is an eminent educator, receiving numerous awards, such as the Rastriya Rattan Award and being nominated for the "Outstanding Health Professional Worldwide" award in 2007 by the International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England. He has performed over 10,000 interventions and published extensively in his area of expertise.

Head of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Joint Director, SSSIHMS, Prasanthigram

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Leading cardiothoracic surgeon with multiple fellowships and over 30 years of experience in cardiac surgery. Vast experience with management of coronary artery disease, valvular disease, and lung disease. He studied MBBS & MS General Surgery at Osmania Medical College and completed MCh in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery from Royal College of Surgeons, UK, the Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons, and European Association of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons. Received Master's degree in Hospital Management and a PG diploma in Medical Law and Ethics.

Chief of Cardiac Surgery,

Cynthia Chow Professor of Surgery,

Director of Heart and Vascular Center,

University of Chicago Medicine.

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World-renowned heart transplant surgeon, expert in high-risk transfusion-free (bloodless) cardiac surgery, and pioneer in mechanical circulatory support (MCS). Has performed over 1,500 heart transplants. Made history in Dec 2018 after performing two triple-organ transplants within 27 hours, replacing the failing hearts, livers, and kidneys of two 29-year-old patients. Active researcher, having published over 250 articles in leading journals. 

Eminent Cardiologist, Honorary Distinguished Professor and Goodwill Ambassador of Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) for Public Health Partnerships; Former Head of Cardiology at AIIMS, Past President of PHFI & World Heart Federation

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Dr. Srinath Reddy was formerly Head of Dept of Cardiology at All India Institute of Medical Sciences. Appointed as First Bernard Lown Visiting Professor of Cardiovascular Health at Harvard School of Public Health (2009-13). Adjunct Professor of Epidemiology at Harvard, Emory University Rollins School of Public Health, and Perelman School of Medicine at University of Pennsylvania. He served as physician to two Prime Ministers of India. Obtained medical degree from Osmania Medical College (Hyderabad), MD (Medicine) & DM (Cardiology) at AIIMS (Delhi), and MSc Epidemiology at McMaster University, Canada. Dr. Reddy has been involved in several major national & global research studies. Served on many WHO expert panels and as President of World Heart Federation. Widely regarded as leader of preventive cardiology. 

Director of Sri Sathya Sai General Hospital (SSSGH); Director of Sri Sathya Sai Mobile Hospital, India

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Dr. Narasimhan is a Medicine Specialist, serving as Director of the Sri Sathya Sai General Hospital & Director of the Sri Sathya Sai Mobile Hospital. Dr. Narasimhan is a highly dedicated doctor, leading inspiring efforts to bring free, comprehensive medical care to the doorsteps of villagers. Dr. Narasimhan has championed the philosophy of preventive education, health education, and health "promotion," which he integrates into his medical outreach. Dr. Narasimhan has authored "Sai Seva," a unique, inspiring book on selfless service and our Dearest Swami's teachings. Dr. Narasimhan was the Head of the Mother and Child Program Smt. Eshwaramma Women's Welfare Trust, and is actively involved in service activities across India.

Senior Plastic Surgeon & Director of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences (SSSIHMS), Prasanthigram

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Dr. Gurumurthy is a skilled Senior Plastic Surgeon Specialist and is serving as Director of the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Prasanthigram. Dr. Gurumurthy has over 4 decades of experience in Plastic Surgery. He worked as a Plastic Surgeon at various premier institutions including King Fahad Hospital in Saudi Arabia. In 2014, Dr. Gurmurthy joined SSSIHMS, Puttaparthi, inspired by the unique paradigm of Swami's super specialty hospitals, rendering advanced healthcare fully free of charge to all, irrespective of caste, class, gender, religion, and economic status. Since, Dr. Gurumurthy has performed countless surgeries, changing the lives of so many patients. With Swami's grace, Dr. Gurumurthy continues to serve as an inspirational leader of SSSIHMS, Prasanthigram.

Senior Orthopedic Surgeon & Director of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences (SSSIHMS), Whitefield

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Dr. Sundaresh DC is a reputed orthopedic surgeon, with over 35 years of experience. Dr. Sundaresh is also appointed as Director of the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Whitefield. He attended medical college in Manipal, India for MBBS and also obtained a Masters in Orthopedic Surgery at KMC Manipal. Dr. Sundaresh had the divine and rare opportunity to perform Bhagawan's hip replacement surgery. He hails from a family blessed with close interactions and personal experiences with Bhagawan. Dr. Sundaresh has been serving in Swami's hospital as an Orthopedic Surgeon for many years. As Director, he is dedicated to expanding the comprehensive care for patients, suffused with Swami's principles of compassion and selfless outreach.

Journalist and Communications Leader;

While working as a broadcast and print reporter in her country of origin, Bulgaria, she uncovered a major international human trafficking ring.  Before joining the World Heart Federation, she worked in advertising and more recently led the global communications teams of two international organisations, aiming to improve the lives and livelihoods of millions of people. At WHF Borjana leads the effort to empower the global cardiovascular community to speak with a strong voice and inspire change.

Director of the Center for Translation Research and Implementation Science at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) as part of National Institutes of Health (NIH)

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Dr. Mensah leads an NHLBI-wide effort to advance translational research and implementation science to address gaps in the prevention and treatment of heart, lung, and blood diseases and sleep disorders, and the elimination of related health disparities. Dr. Mensah is an honors graduate of Harvard University. He obtained his medical degree from Washington University and trained in Internal Medicine and Cardiology at Cornell. His professional experience includes more than 25 years of public health service at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the NIH. Dr. Mensah maintains active collaboration with several international groups to advance research on the global burden of diseases and risk factors.

Chief Cardiologist & Chairman Medanta Moolchand Heart Centre, New Delhi, India.

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Top clinical and preventive cardiologist. Has held eminent positions such as President of Indian Academic of Echocardiography & President of World Heart Academy and World Wellness Foundation. Authored over 40 cardiology textbooks and led numerous global health initiatives. 

Professor of Cardiology, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, India

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Dr. Tiwari is a recognized cardiologist, with over 31 years of clinical cardiology experience and over 22 years of interventional cardiology experience. He has significantly contributed to research in multicentre studies in patients with CAD in North India. He has written in cardiology textbooks and is involved in many teaching activities, such as training DM Cardiology students and serving as an external examiner for DM courses at various universities. He is an active member of National CSI, serving as Editorial Advisor for Indian Heart Journal, National Advisor Committee, and assisting the Vice President. ​

Senior Consultant Cardiologist, SSSIHMS Prasanthigram, Head of Dept, Cardiology

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Dr. Iyer joined Dept of Cardiology, SSSIHMS as a Senior Resident, just within a year or two of the inaguration of SSSIHMS by Bhagawan Baba in Nov 1991. Since, Dr. Iyer serves as Senior Consultant Cardiologist & HOD of Dept of Cardiology at SSSIHMS, Prasanthigram. Dr. Iyer has been a dedicated and devoted cardiologist at SSSIHMS, providing compassionate care to thousands of patients in need. He is also an exceptional teacher and educator, mentoring budding physicians and students in cardiology and fostering in them Swami's principles of compassionate outreach in healthcare.

Professor of Medicine, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School; Section Chief, Non-Invasive Cardiology; Director, Echocardiography Laboratory, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.

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Nationally-recognized leader in echocardiography and cardiac imaging, holding leadership roles at Northwestern University. Well-known speaker and leader at ACC, ASE, AHA academic meetings.

Cardiothoracic Surgeon,

Chair at National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Japan

Specializes in minimally invasive cardiac surgery, robotic surgery techniques, heart failure, LVAD/heart transplantation, mitral valve disease, and OPCAB.

Medical Director of Integrative Medicine for Zumbro Valley Health Center (Non-for-profit organization serving the underserved & homeless in the USA); Research Collaborator with Mayo Clinic

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Dr. Kavita Prasad qualified from the University of London and trained at the National Institutes of Health and Mayo Clinic in General Internal Medicine and Complementary and Integrative Medicine. She incorporates a holistic approach to health, recognizing that true wellbeing is created by addressing the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of a person. She incorporates evidence-based Integrative Medicine practices including into patient care, education and research. Dr. Prasad is passionate about the underserved population and providing equality in access to
healthcare. She is also a Trustee for Full Circle Fund Therapies in the United Kingdom.

Associate Professor of Medicine, Lund University, Sweden

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Dr. Venkateshvaran specializes in advanced cardiac imaging & novel AI applications. He is a recognized international educator in cardiac ultrasound with extensive experience in cardiac physiology and diagnostics. He is Associate Professor of Clinical Physiology at Lund University & Senior Staff Scientist in the Dept of Diagnostics and Intervention at Umeå University. Dr. Venkateshvaran is frequently invited as a speaker to major international cardiovascular conferences, serving on multiple scientific and professional committees. 

Professor of Medicine and Interventional Cardiologist at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota. 

Vice Chair for Education in Division of Interventional Cardiology; Program Director of the Interventional Cardiology Fellowship Program;

Co-Director of the Mayo Clinic Interventional Cardiology Board Review Course.

Dr. Prasad specializes in complex coronary interventions including chronic total occlusions. He has an expertise in the invasive assessment of patients with ANOCA using functional angiography to diagnose coronary spasm, microvascular dysfunction, and symptomatic myocardial bridging/coronary anomalies. He has published over 300 peer reviewed manuscripts and book chapters.

Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Arizona Heart & Arrthyhmia Clinic (USA)

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Dr. Garg is a talented cardiac electrophysiologist, specializing in atrial fibrillation cryo-ablation, cardiac rhythm devices for heart failure, and more. Dr. Garg completed medical school at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi and Cardiovascular Fellowship at University of California, San Diego. Founded the American Heart Association International Training Center in Emergency Cardiac Care courses in Delhi, India. Has philanthropic interest supporing non-profit organizations in India, particularly in training the general population in CPR and the use of automated external defibrillator (AED). Currently practicing in Phoenix, Arizona, USA at the Arizona Heart & Heart Arrhythmia Clinic. 

Cardiovascular Electrophysiologist, Director of Electrophysiology Lab, Professor of Medicine,

Mayo Clinic Arizona

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Dr. Srivathsan is a recognized expert in cardiac ablation procedures and cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). Special research focus on developing advanced techniques in atrial fibrillation ablation, advanced signal analysis, and identification of regions of interest.

Cardiologist, Specialization in Adult Congenital Heart Disease, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

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Dr. Shivani Aggarwal trained at Harvard Medical School, completing an Adult Congenital Heart Disease Fellowship. Previously faculty cardiologist at Texas Children's Hospital.

Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, Barts Heart Centre London

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Dr. Aggarwal is a specialist in interventional cardiology and structural heart interventions including TAVI, mitral/tricuspid valve procedures, and congenital heart disease. He was trained in London, Oxford, and SSSIHMS, Prasanthigram. He is now a leading interventional cardiologist at the UK's largest cardiac unit, Barts Heart Centre in London. He is in charge of the structural intervention fellowship programme and continues to pursue his research interests, along with a busy clinical schedule.

Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Virtua Medical Group, New Jersey, USA

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Dr. Yegya-Raman is a board-certified, fellowship-trained cardiologist specializing in electrophysiology. Completed medical school at Pondicherry University Jawaharlal Institute of Medical Education and Research. Completed internship residency at Lincoln Hospital, NYC. Holds fellowships in general cardiology & electrophysiology from Deborah Heart and Lung Institute in Browns Mills, New Jersey. Dr. Yegya-Raman has decades of experience caring for patients. 

Board-Certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon Redding, California, USA

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Dr. Williams is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in heart valve surgery, heart bypass surgery, advanced thoracic surgery for lung and chest conditions, and cutting-edge endovascular procedures. Affiliated with Shasta Medical Cener, St. Berdine Medical Center, Mercy Medical Center, California, USA. Fluent in French and Spanish, Dr. Williams has a notable reputation as the best heart doctor in California, with unparalleled expertise and dedication in heart surgery and patient wellness.

Professor & Emeritus Chief, Pediatric Cardiology, University of Texas-Houston Medical School, Texas, USA

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Dr. Syamasundar Rao Patnana is an esteemed Pediatric Cardiologist and Professor of Pediatrics. He received his medical degree from Andhra Medical College, India and completed PG training both in India and the USA before joining the faculty at Medical College of Georgia, USA. His subsequent positions were Chairman of Pediatrics at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Saudi Arabia; Professor & Director of Division of Pediatric Cardiology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA; Professor & Director of Pediatric Cardiology, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Missouri, USA. He is well renowned in research, authoring over 430 papers, 16 monographs/books, and 150 book chapters. Has received numerous honors and rewards for his valuable clinical and academic contributions within the discipline of Pediatric Cardiology.

Chief Radiologist & Managing Director, Vista Imaging & Medical Centre, Hyderabad, India.

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Specialist in cardiac radiology and advanced MR angiography, with over 23 years of experience working in prestigious institutes like CMC Vellore & NIMS Hyderabad. Received multiple gold medals and top rank during MBBS. Holds fellowship in Cardiac CT Imaging from Atlantic Medical Imaging, USA. Associated with many prestigious medical associations and societies, holding various leadership positions.

Senior Consultant Cardiologist & Head of Department, Cardiology, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Whitefield

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Completed MBBS (1998), MD General Medicine (2004), DNB Cardiology (2009), and Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology (2011). Extensive expertise in cardiology and involvement in clinical cardiac research, presenting at conferences like American College of Cardiology (ACC), USA ad Asia.

Cardiac Sonographer at University of Rochester Strong Memorial Hospital, New York. 

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Specializes in performing transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography in adult cardiology settings. 

Registered Nurse, Cardiology at University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC), Rochester, Upstate New York

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Works in Ambulatory Cardiology at URMC, conducting cardiac testing and care for the cardiac patient in the clinic setting. 

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Assistant Director of Nursing, Cardiac Care, Thoracic & Dialysis, UR Medicine, Strong Memorial Hospital

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Leads nursing operations in cardiac care at University of Rochester Medical Center, New York. Holds Master of Science in Leadership and Health Care Systems, providing high-quality care and advancing cardiovascular population health. 

Chief Dietician, Tamil Nadu Government Multi Super Specialty Hospital, Chennai, India

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Dr. Bajaj is a renowned Registered Dietician, Certified Critical Care Nutritionist, Diabetes Educator, and Former President of the Indian Dietetic Association, Chennai Chapter. She has over 30 years of experience in Clinical Nutrition and has authored "Diet Metrics: Handbook of Food Exchanges" (2019) & "Two Lives-Twice as Precious: Medical Nutrition Therapy for Hyperglycemia in Pregnancy" (2023).

Cardiologist & Jr Faculty at Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Prasanthigram

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Dr. Vidya PL received her MBBS Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (2014), MD Internal Medicine (2018), and DM Cardiology (2022) at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, AIIMS, New Delhi. Received M.R.C.P (UK) in 2023. 

Emeritus Professor Biomedical Engineering, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Adjunct Professor U. Texas Medical Center at Houston, Texas, USA. Adjunct Professor, DMACS, SSSIHL

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Studied B.Sc. (Physics) American College, Madurai: Madras University, 1963; B. Tech. (Mech. Eng.) IIT, Madras, 1966, D.Sc. (Mech. Eng) Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri, USA, 1972. Currently an Emeritus Professor at U. Iowa, USA. Research interests include development of patient-specific aortic and mitral valve dynamics simulations with potential applications for optimal interventional planning in patients with valvular disease; use of dynamic simulations for detection of onset of CAD at early stages. Mr. Chandran is also known as an excellent educator and teacher, mentoring a number of biomedical engineers. Many look up to Mr. Chandran as their role model and an ideal mentor.​​​​

Senior Consultant and Head at Institute of Nuclear Imaging & Molecular Medicine; Chief Coordinator, Institute of Advanced Research in Health Sciences, Tamil Nadu Govt. Multi Super-Speciality Hospital, Chennai

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Dr. E. Prabhu is President of Society of Nuclear Medicine (SNMI), India & Senior Consultant and Head of Tamil Nadu Government Multi Super Specialty Hospital, Chennai. Dr. Prabhu is a renowned physician with expertise in Nuclear Medicine and Internal Medicine.

Associate Professor & Head of Dept. Cardiac Anesthesiology & Intensive Care, Hitech Medical College, Bhubaneswar; State President, Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations, Odisha

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Dr. Patnaik completed DNB in Anesthesiology & Fellowship in Cardiac Anesthesiology at SSSIHMS. Conducted workshops at National & State level conferences, published papers in national journals, and involved in 10 post-valve surgery anticoagulation clinics in Odisha and community CPR training programs. Received Best Paper Award in IACTACON on Redo Cardiac Surgery by MICS.

Interventional Cardiologist, San Diego Heart & Vascular Associates 

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Dr. Keshav Nayak completed medical school at Penn State University School of Medicine, Internal Medicine Residency and Cardiology Fellowship at Naval Medical Center (San Diego), and Interventional Cardiology Fellowship at Scripps Green Hospital. Dr. Nayak's career has taken him across the globe on multiple humanitarian missions and operational deployments. He served as a general medical officer with the U.S. Navy Seabees (NMCB-5), deployed to Okinawa, Puerto Rico, where he was in charge of medical care for a battalion of 750+ Navy construction workers. He was also deployed to Vietnam and Cambodia aboard the Laboratory at Naval Medical Center San Diego, managing the busiest and most advanced Cath Lab in the DoD. He's received many esteemed awards - Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.

Interventional Cardiologist, Senior Consultant Dept of Cardiology, SSSIHMS Whitefield

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Experienced interventional cardiologist with over 13 years of experience. MBBS at Mumbai University, 2000 - gold medal standing first. Completed MD Medicine at LTM Medical College, Mumbai University, DNB Cardiology at SSSIHMS, Bangalore, and Interventional Cardiology Fellowship SSSIHMS, Mount Sinai, USA. Many accolades to his name, published papers, and a dedicated teacher to many students. 

Cardiologist, Penn Medicine at Shore Medical Center, Somers Point,

New Jersey, USA

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Dr. Mahesh Ghayal is a practicing non-invasive cardiologist based in the South Jersey area since 1988. He was born in Uganda, graduated medical school in 1980 from Leicester University, England, and completed Cardiology Fellowship at Deborah Heart & Lung Center, New Jersey, USA. Dr. Ghayal is actively involved in medical seva, volunteering regularly at medical camps within Prasanthi Nilayam and across the globe. He is a Visiting Cardiology Consultant, SSSIHMS, Prasanthigram. He has also participated in disaster relief work in multiple countries including India, Sri Lanka, Phillippines, Haiti, Jamaica, and various countries within Africa.

Cardiologist & Assistant Chief of Cardiology at Kaiser Permanente in San Bernardino County, California, USA

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Dr. Puneet Ghayal earned his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, with Distinction in Cardiovascular Research. He completed his Cardiology Fellowship at Rutgers University - New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Puneet Ghayal is board-certified in cardiovascular medicine, echocardiography, vascular medicine, and nuclear cardiology. His areas of interest include preventive cardiology and resident education. Dr. Puneet Ghayal is passionate about volunteering in global medical camps and teaching Group 4 Bal Vikas in the Sri Sathya Sai Educare Program.

Cardiologist, Senior Faculty at University of Pittsburgh VA Medical Center, USA; Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

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Dr. Brahma Sharma is currently Senior Faculty at University of Pittsburgh VA Medical Center, with over 30 years of experience in academic cardiology, interventional, and preventive cardiology. He received his medical degree from Sawai Man Singh Medical College, MD at University of Health Sciences Jaipur Rajasthan, Internal Medicine Residency at University of Alabama, Birmingham, USA, and Cardiology Fellowship at Allegheny Health Network. Former Chair of the South Asian AAPI Foundation (American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin) & Former Professor of Clinical Medicine at Temple University, Pittsburgh. 

Ophthalmologist, Edgware Community Hospital, United Kingdom

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Dr. Upadhyay is a highly specialized ophthalmologist who has dedicated his life to service, traveling to countries including Sierra Leone, India, Africa, and Ukraine to perform free aid work. He humbly worked closely with Mother Theresa for 15 years, rendering care to countless patients in need across the globe in such a humble, devoted fashion. Under Swami's divine guidance, Dr. Upadhyay has led countless inspiring medical charitable efforts, conducting medical camps in Prasanthi Nilayam and providing health awareness seminars all over the world. He is frequently requested to share his invaluable and meaningful experiences.

Associate Professor and HOD Mathematics and Computer Science, SSSIHL, Prasanthi Nilayam

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Dr. Uday Kiran Nori studied M.Sc. Mathematics, SSSIHL (2003), M. Tech, Computer Science, SSSIHL (2005), and PhD in Mathematical Analysis (2015) at SSSIHL and TIFR-CAM, Bangalore. He has extensive research experience as a visiting student to TIFR-CAM from 2007-2013 and teaching mathematics/computer science courses for two decades. His research interests include developing computational and learning models for patient-specific LV geometry and dynamics; design of efficient algorithms for guideline-directed therapeutic medicine.

Consultant Cardiologist & Associate Professor, Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre, Kathmandu, Nepal

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Dr. Adhikari is an expert in interventional cardiology, specializing in coronary and structural interventions and heart failure. He completed MBBS, MD in Cardiology, and Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology. He has significant research contributions with over 200 publications and presents at various international cardiology conferences.

Senior Consultant Cardiologist in Dept of Interventional & Clinical Cardiology at Nepal Medciti Hospital Kathmandu and Bibhuti Health Care Ptd, Ltd, Pokhara, Nepal

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Dr. Milan Gautam completed his medical graduation from Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara, Nepal. He is a PhD graduate from the Dept of Cardiovascular Medicine in Shinshu University Graduate School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Nagano, Japan. He is registered as a Permanent Medical Practitioner & Specialty Qualification (PhD in Medical Science Cardiology) from Nepal Medical Council. 

Laparoscopic Surgeon; North Zone President in Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organization, India; Chairman, Sai Sanjivni Hospital & Sai Sanjivni Institute of Medical Sciences

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Dr. Sanjay Aggarwal joined Indira Medical College, Shimla and did MBBS passed out in 1991. Awarded by President of India Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma. Topper in University with 5 Gold Medals. Joined P.G.I.M.E.R., Chandigarh for PG in Surgery. Topper in University with Gold Medal in 1995. Topped exam held at AIIMS, New Delhi amongst 100 laparoscopic surgeons & selected for international fellowship. Has received many prestigious awards. Has to his credit around 50,000 surgeries till date. Actively involved in social welfare activities as Sevadal Member of SSSSO. 

Consultant Cardiologist, Bibhuti Health Care, Nepal

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Dr. Narayan Gautam is a Senior Consultant Cardiologist at Bibhuti Health Care and Senior Consultant Cardiologist at Padma Nursing Home Pvt Ltd, Pokhara. 

Human Resource Consultant, Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust (SSSCT)

Dr. Prabhu has two doctorates in Psychotherapy and Management. His work experience spans organizations in Government, Public, Private and NGOs with exposure to industry, businesses, education, and health. Currently he is the Human Resource Consultant with the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust and the Chairman of the Prasanthi Nilayam Township. As a Behavioral Scientist, he is actively involved in Geriatric Counseling. This present initiative on Well-Being, Stress, Burnout, Depression, and Cardiovascular Health" is a deep rooted drive to present the Brain-Heart nexus.

Hospital Administrator at Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Whitefield, Bangalore, India
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Praveen Vemula joined Bhagawan's School in Ooty in 6th class and completed his schooling in Puttaparthi. He received his Bachelor of Science in Biology at SSSIHL, Brindavan, earning a Gold Medal. He completed his MSc Biosciences from SSSIHL, Prasanthi Nilayam, earning a perfect GPA 5 out of 5. Swami lovingly materialized a green diamond ring for topping the Summer Course examination. Subsequently, Bhagawan sent Praveen to complete his Master of Public Health (Healthcare Administration) at Loma Linda University, California, USA. Under Bhagawan’s Direct guidance, Praveen served as Special Assistant to the Director at SSSIHMS, Whitefield from 2002 to 2025. Bhagawan has currently given him role as Clinical Sr. Manager for Cardiology Department at SSSIHMS, Whitefield.

IT Technical Program Manager | U.S. Federal Agency | Board Member, TMMi America | DevSecOps & FinOps Strategist | AI & Quantum Security Innovator | Creator of the FIBER AI Maturity Model
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Sai Sravan Cherukuri is an award-winning technology leader serving as DevSecOps Technical Advisor, PaaS Automation Lead, and Program Manager at a U.S. Federal Agency. A recipient of the prestigious IRS Commissioner’s 2024 Award, he also serves on the Board of Directors at TMMi America, where he advances global standards for quality and test process maturity. He is the creator of the FIBER AI Maturity Model, a pioneering framework enabling organizations to achieve responsible, scalable, and value-driven AI adoption. As a recognized thought leader, Sai contributes to national AI safety initiatives through his role in the NIST U.S. Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute Consortium. At the forefront of cybersecurity and emerging technologies, he is an active member of the NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography Group and presented groundbreaking innovations at the 2025 PQC Conference in Maryland, USA, including:

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1.⁠ ⁠Comprehensive Algorithm Risk Assessment Platform

 2. Quantum-Safe Cryptography Migration Platform

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A published author of multiple books on automation and digital transformation, Sai holds advanced degrees spanning commerce, economics, statistics, applied AI, and systems engineering. His academic journey includes a Bachelor’s in Commerce & Economics from the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL), a Master’s in Commerce & Statistics, a Master’s in Applied AI (Deep Learning for Computer Vision), and a Master of Computer Applications in Systems Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University.

Post-Doctoral Fellow in Chemistry, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, Prasanthi Nilayam

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Dr. K. M. Ganesh holds a PhD in Chemistry and has over a decade of multi-disciplinary research experience in Biosensing, nanomaterials, and clinical studies. His cardiac research includes the development of Surface Plasmon Coupled Emission–based diagnostic devices for cardiac troponin T quantification, and leading roles in clinical prognostic studies on
post–myocardial infarction (MI) patients at Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher
Medical Sciences. Currently, he is engaged in metabolomics and biomarker discovery for secondary MACE risk prediction in post-MI patients. Dr. Ganesh has published widely on plasmonic biosensors and nanotechnology for biomedical applications, with recent focus on point-of-care cardiac diagnostics.
His work integrates device innovation with direct clinical engagement, aiming
to advance preventive cardiac care, particularly in underserved populations.

Doctoral Research Scholar, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning

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Mr. Bhargava Sai M completed his B.Sc. (Hons.) in 2015 and M.Sc. in Biosciences in 2017 from the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning. He
later served as a Junior Research Fellow at the Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology, Bangalore, where his work focused on epigenetic alterations and chromatin reorganization in p53-mutant colorectal cancer cells. He joined back his alma mater as a doctoral research scholar in the department of biosciences in 2019. His research focuses on cardiovascular disease biology, with a particular emphasis on acute myocardial infarction and long-term prediction of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE). He employs metabolomic approaches, bioinformatics, and advanced statistical modelling to identify novel biomarkers and risk predictors that can improve patient stratification.

Professor, Dept of Mathematics and Statistics Head, CCE, IIT Kanpur

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Dr. Rathish Kumar is Faculty Professor at IIT Kanpur, Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Received PhD from Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning. Dr. Kumar is a respected educator, teaching a number of complex mathematic and statistic courses. Published significant number of articles in international peer reviewed journals.

Anesthesiologist, Senior Consultant & Head of Department, Dept of Anesthesiology, SSSIHMS, Prasanthigram

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Hailing from the State of Himachal Pradesh, Dr. Anand works as a Senior Consultant Anesthesiologist at SSSIHMS, Prasanthigram. Completed MBBS from IGMC Shimla and PG degree in Anesthesiology at Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences. 

Senior Consultant & HOD, Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery, SSSIHMS, Whitefield

Consultant, Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery, SSSIHMS, Whitefield

Senior Consultant Cardiologist, SSSIHMS, Prasanthigram

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MBBS (1976), MD General Medicine (1985), DNB General Med (1987), DNB Cardiology (1989), DM Cardiology (1990), MRCP Cardiology (1997), FRCP Cardiovascular Medicine (2019). Dr. Panicker has over 30 years of experience in cardiology & internal medicine.

Vice Principal, Professor, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, College of Nursing, Whitefield