Dr. Chandana N C is an accomplished Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon currently serving as Associate Professor in the Department of CTVS at SJICR, Bengaluru. With extensive expertise in adult and congenital cardiac surgery, she has independently operated and assisted in nearly 2000 cardiac surgical procedures, including CABG surgeries, valve repairs and replacements, Bentall procedures, aortic surgeries, minimally invasive cardiac surgeries, and thymectomies.

She has held academic and clinical positions across reputed healthcare institutions including National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Sagar Hospitals, and BGS Global Hospital. Since 2017, she has been serving as a Visiting Consultant Cardiac Surgeon at NIMHANS, performing thymectomies for Myasthenia Gravis patients free of cost.

In addition to her surgical career, Dr. Chandana is actively involved in postgraduate medical education, mentoring residents, thesis guidance, and academic training in cardiothoracic surgery.

Research & Publications

Dr. Chandana N C has made significant contributions to cardiovascular and thoracic surgical research through numerous peer-reviewed publications in national and international journals. Her research interests include coronary artery bypass grafting, mitral valve repair, congenital cardiac anomalies, intraoperative graft flow measurement, cardiac masses, and minimally invasive cardiac procedures.

She has authored and co-authored multiple research papers published in reputed journals such as the Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research, European Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine, EuroIntervention, International Surgery Journal, and Annals of Pediatric Cardiology. Her scholarly work demonstrates a strong commitment to evidence-based clinical practice and innovation in cardiac surgery.

She has also presented oral papers, posters, and e-posters at prestigious national and international conferences held in India, Thailand, France, and the United Kingdom.

Leadership, Innovation & Institutional Contributions

Dr. Chandana currently serves as the Member Secretary of the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC/POSH) at SJICR. In this leadership role, she contributed to the development of “SUHRD,” an innovative mobile application designed to enhance workplace safety and strengthen mechanisms for prevention and redressal of sexual harassment.

The app provides SOS-based emergency support, anonymous complaint filing, and real-time administrative alerts, reflecting her commitment to combining healthcare leadership with technological innovation and institutional safety.

She is also an Editorial Board Member of the Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine and Surgery and has served as organizing faculty, scientific committee member, invited faculty, and organizing secretary for several major cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery conferences.

Continued Medical Education & Professional Development

Dr. Chandana has pursued continuous professional development through advanced certifications and fellowships, including:

• Basic Course in Biomedical Research
• Fellowship in Critical Care Echocardiography
• ECMO and Organ Donation Masterclass participation
• POSH Act 2013 certification training

Her commitment to lifelong learning reflects her dedication to advancing surgical excellence and patient care standards.

Community Service & Social Commitment

Beyond academics and surgery, Dr. Chandana has actively participated in community healthcare initiatives. She provided telephonic consultations for COVID-19 patients during the pandemic as part of social healthcare initiatives in Bengaluru. She has also contributed to free medical camps and charitable healthcare services for underserved populations.

Her longstanding voluntary surgical services at NIMHANS for economically disadvantaged Myasthenia Gravis patients demonstrate her humanitarian commitment and ethical medical practice.

Awards & Recognitions

Dr. Chandana N C has received several recognitions for excellence in healthcare, research, and social contribution, including:

• “Covid Warrior” Certificate of Appreciation
• “Swami Vivekananda Bengaluru Ratna Prashasti 2025”
• “Outstanding Researcher in Cardiothoracic Surgery” by Venus International Foundation
• “Certificate of Honour” for contributions to cardiovascular medical publications

Eligibility for Innovative Researcher of the Year

Dr. Chandana N C is highly eligible for the “Innovative Researcher of the Year” award under Scientific Laurels owing to her exceptional contributions to cardiothoracic surgery, translational clinical research, healthcare innovation, and academic leadership. Her extensive publication record in reputed international journals, impactful clinical research projects, and presentations at global scientific forums highlight her strong research excellence.

Her innovative contribution through the development of the “SUHRD” workplace safety application further demonstrates her ability to integrate medical leadership with technological advancement for institutional and societal benefit. In addition, her commitment to patient care, postgraduate teaching, community healthcare service, and ongoing clinical innovation establishes her as a distinguished clinician-scientist and a deserving candidate for recognition in scientific research and healthcare innovation.