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Dr
Dr Krishna Bhagwat
Cardiothoracic Surgery
English
Hindi
Marathi
12,999+
Patients seen
11
Years in practice
13
Publications
3
Languages spoken
About
Dr Krishna Bhagwat is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon with over 20 years of experience in general and emergency adult cardiac and thoracic surgery. He works with both private and public patients across Melbourne’s major tertiary hospitals, including Knox Private Hospital, the Victorian Rehabilitation Centre, and Northern Private Hospital. Since 2008, he has been practising in Melbourne, following earlier experience as a cardiothoracic surgeon in leading hospitals in Mumbai, India.
His areas of special interest include general cardiac surgery, total arterial coronary artery revascularisation, and minimally invasive valve repair and replacement surgery. He also focuses on developing techniques for minimally invasive thoracic and cardiac surgery, thoracic oncology using a uniportal (keyhole) approach, and the use of newer generation transcatheter heart valves.
Dr Bhagwat completed his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at Grant Medical College, Sir J. J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai in 1997. He went on to obtain a Master of Surgery (MS General Surgery) from Seth G. S. Medical College, Mumbai in 2000 and a Master of Chirurgiae (M.Ch Cardiothoracic Surgery) from B. J. Medical College, Pune in 2003. He became a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS Cardiothoracic Surgery) in 2016.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr Bhagwat is actively involved in education and training. He is a member of the Academy of Surgical Educators with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and serves as a Supervisor of Surgical Education and Training (SET) in Cardiothoracic Surgery. He regularly presents at medical conferences and has contributed research to international medical journals.
Dr Bhagwat is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and a member of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeons, the Cardio Thoracic Network, and the Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons.
https://www.krishnabhagwat.com.au/
His areas of special interest include general cardiac surgery, total arterial coronary artery revascularisation, and minimally invasive valve repair and replacement surgery. He also focuses on developing techniques for minimally invasive thoracic and cardiac surgery, thoracic oncology using a uniportal (keyhole) approach, and the use of newer generation transcatheter heart valves.
Dr Bhagwat completed his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at Grant Medical College, Sir J. J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai in 1997. He went on to obtain a Master of Surgery (MS General Surgery) from Seth G. S. Medical College, Mumbai in 2000 and a Master of Chirurgiae (M.Ch Cardiothoracic Surgery) from B. J. Medical College, Pune in 2003. He became a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS Cardiothoracic Surgery) in 2016.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr Bhagwat is actively involved in education and training. He is a member of the Academy of Surgical Educators with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and serves as a Supervisor of Surgical Education and Training (SET) in Cardiothoracic Surgery. He regularly presents at medical conferences and has contributed research to international medical journals.
Dr Bhagwat is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and a member of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeons, the Cardio Thoracic Network, and the Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons.
https://www.krishnabhagwat.com.au/
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Krishna Bhagwat
Education & training
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2005–2011 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2011–2015 Residency · Cardiothoracic Surgery
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2015–2016 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2015-09–2016-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
— Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
Generali Healthcare · 1,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,828 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 98 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,850 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 357 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New patient consultation (60m) | 60 min | in_clinic|telemed | 180.00 EUR |
| Follow-up consultation (30m) | 30 min | in_clinic|telemed|phone | 90.00 EUR |
| Vaccination administration | 60 min | in_clinic | 630.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 90 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 16 · i10: 7
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European registry analysis of Cardiothoracic Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.5062/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 33210175 · cited by 156
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Outcomes of Cardiothoracic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.3470/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30631586 · cited by 158
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Cardiothoracic Surgery European Annual Congress (Cardiothoracic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Cardiothoracic Surgery — · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2016
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2016
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2016
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.00
- Knowledge
- 5.00
- Wait Time
- 4.73
- Staff Friendliness
- 5.00
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.88
- Value For Money
- 4.90
- Would Recommend Pct
- 99
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Awareness When should you see a cardiothoracic surgery?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · krishna.bhagwat@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
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