Dr Chakrapani B S

Dr. Chakrapani B S is a senior consultant cardiologist at Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road, Bangalore. He has extensive expertise in interventional, invasive, and non-invasive cardiology and has performed over 6,000 invasive cardiac procedures.

He was among the first group in India to introduce primary angioplasty for acute myocardial infarction. He has specialised training in nuclear cardiology from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, and advanced cardiology experience from leading institutes in Mumbai and Hyderabad.

In 2000, he successfully led the “ICCU on Wheels” project in Karnataka, bringing advanced cardiac care to semi-urban and rural populations.

Educational Qualifications

• ‍B.Sc – Mysore University‍
• MBBS – Mysore University (JJM Medical College, Davangere)
• DNB (Internal Medicine) – National Board of Examinations, New Delhi
• DM (Cardiology) – LTMMC & LTMGH, Sion, Mumbai (Mumbai University)

Professional Experience

• Senior Consultant – Cardiology, Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road, Bangalore
  
• Led the ICCU on Wheels Project (2000), Karnataka – a joint venture with Manipal Heart Foundation and Rotary Midtown Bangalore
  
• Established Cardiac Care Centre, Tumkur, providing emergency and interventional cardiac services
  

Awards & Achievements

• CSI Group Award for exemplary contribution to Cardiology
  
• Successfully implemented the ICCU on Wheels Project (2000), Karnataka
  
• Developed a cost-effective cardiac emergency system with a 1% mortality rate
  

Professional Memberships

• Life Member – Cardiological Society of India
  
• Life Member – Association of Physicians of India
  
• Life Member – Indian Medical Association
  
• Member – National Academy of Medical Sciences, New Delhi