Dr. Sandeep Attawar, Director of Cardiac Surgery & Thoracic Organ Transplant Program, specializes in pneumonectomy with _doctor_1225_years_ of experience. He has performed over 10,000 cardiothoracic surgeries and holds memberships in The International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation and The Society of Thoracic Surgeons. The hospital is a leader in organ transplants with advanced thoracic surgery capabilities.
Global Hospital Chennai is a NABH-accredited hospital with over 1,000 successful liver transplants, the most in the world. It specializes in organ and bone marrow transplant, cardiology, pulmonology, and oncology. Part of Gleneagles Global Hospitals, the group sees 2 million patients annually.
15,000+ cancer surgeries performed – Dr. Sundaram specializes in high-complexity oncological procedures at Global Hospital Chennai.
The doctor is a highly skilled surgical oncologist with extensive experience in performing over 15,000 cancer surgeries across a range of complexities. This impressive volume of surgeries highlights a profound expertise in the field of oncology, underscoring a commitment to advancing surgical techniques and improving patient outcomes.
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Dr. Sandeep Attawar is a cardiothoracic surgeon who has performed 10,000+ heart surgeries. He serves as the Director of the Lung Transplant Program at Gleneagles Global Health City. Dr. Attawar specializes in complex heart and lung transplants for both adults and children. He maintains an 85–90% success rate for thoracic organ transplant procedures.
Global Hospital Chennai is a NABH-accredited hospital with over 1,000 successful liver transplants, the most in the world. It specializes in organ and bone marrow transplant, cardiology, pulmonology, and oncology. Part of Gleneagles Global Hospitals, the group sees 2 million patients annually.
The operation removes an entire lung to treat lung diseases, enhancing breathing capacity and overall health.
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