Dr. Sandeep Attawar is a highly esteemed Consultant at Aster RV Hospital and one of India’s top surgeons in heart and lung transplantation. With extensive years of experience, Dr. Attawar has specialized in performing complex heart and lung transplants, open-heart surgeries, and pediatric heart surgeries. His expertise spans patients from neonates to the elderly, and he is widely recognized for his contributions to cardiothoracic surgery.
Dr. Attawar's achievements include playing a pivotal role in establishing three major heart centers in India and abroad. He is a passionate advocate for universal access to high-quality heart and lung transplant care. Dr. Attawar is an active member of several prominent international organizations such as the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT), the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), and the European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgery (EACTS).
Dr. Attawar has also been involved in developing global consensus guidelines for lung transplants, followed by over 250 hospitals worldwide. Under his leadership, his team has performed over 450 thoracic organ transplants, including double lung transplants, heart transplants, and combined heart and lung transplants. Notably, his team has achieved one of the largest series of double lung transplants for patients with COVID-damaged lungs.
