Advanced heart care, close to home in Electronic City and along Hosur Road
Dr. Ganesh Nallur Shivu is a UK-trained interventional cardiologist with 24+ years of experience in complex coronary interventions, device implantation and preventive cardiac care — treating patients from Electronic City, Bommasandra, Neotown, Konappana Agrahara and greater South Bengaluru.
A cardiologist trusted with the most complex cases in South Bengaluru
Dr. Ganesh Nallur Shivu serves as Director of the Institute of Cardiology at Kauvery Hospital, Electronic City. Over 24 years in cardiovascular medicine, he has built a practice around complex coronary interventions, device-based rhythm management and evidence-based preventive care — with particular interest in heart failure management.
He is UK-trained, and his work spans the full range of interventional cardiology: from routine diagnostic evaluation to chronic total occlusion (CTO) and multivessel disease, rotational atherectomy, and leadless pacemaker implantation — procedures that require both advanced technical skill and calm clinical judgement.
View profile on Kauvery Hospital- Current roleDirector, Institute of Cardiology — Kauvery Hospital, Electronic City
- Experience24+ years in cardiology
- TrainingUK-trained interventional cardiologist
- Special interestHeart failure & evidence-based cardiovascular medicine
- Procedures performed5000+ angiograms · 2000+ angioplasties · 150+ device implants
- LanguagesKannada, English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil
- Consultation daysMonday to Saturday
- Google rating5.0 out of 5 (57 reviews)
Expertise you can trust, from diagnosis through recovery
Complex coronary interventions & PCI
Angioplasty for straightforward and technically demanding blockages, including primary and rescue PCI for heart attack care.
CTO & multivessel disease
Chronic total occlusion and left main / multivessel coronary intervention for patients other centres may consider inoperable by angioplasty.
Rotational atherectomy
Precision treatment of heavily calcified coronary arteries that standard balloon angioplasty cannot open safely.
IVUS & OCT-guided PCI
Intravascular imaging used to guide stent placement with greater accuracy and reduce long-term complications.
TAVI & TAVR
Transcatheter aortic valve procedures for patients with aortic valve disease who need an alternative to open-heart surgery.
Transradial & peripheral interventions
Wrist-access coronary procedures for faster recovery, plus peripheral vascular interventions for circulation problems beyond the heart.
Pacemaker & ICD implantation
Including leadless pacemaker technology for eligible patients with slow or irregular heart rhythms.
Heart failure management
Comprehensive, ongoing management of heart failure — medication, device therapy and lifestyle planning together.
Preventive cardiovascular medicine
Risk assessment and early intervention for patients with a family history of heart disease, diabetes or hypertension.
When to consult a cardiologist
If you're experiencing any of the following, or have risk factors for heart disease, it's worth getting a cardiac evaluation — earlier assessment generally means simpler treatment.
Complete cardiac work-up under one roof
Kauvery Hospital, Electronic City is equipped for full cardiac evaluation and catheterisation-lab procedures, so most patients from Electronic City, Hosur Road and Bommasandra don't need to travel further into the city for advanced heart care.
Your first cardiology visit, step by step
Book your slot
Call the hospital or message on WhatsApp with your preferred day. Consultations run Monday to Saturday.
Initial consultation
Dr. Ganesh reviews your symptoms, history and any existing reports to decide what evaluation is actually needed.
Diagnosis & testing
ECG, echo, TMT or angiography as required — most diagnostics are available on-site at Kauvery Hospital.
Treatment & follow-up
A clear treatment plan is explained in person, with structured follow-up for ongoing conditions like heart failure.
Easy to reach from across Electronic City and Hosur Road
Kauvery Hospital, Electronic City is located on Hewlett Packard Avenue, Konappana Agrahara — a short drive for patients across the Electronic City and Hosur Road corridor.
Rated 5.0 on Google by patients in Bengaluru
Based on 57 Google reviews for Dr. Ganesh Nallur Shivu, Cardiologist in Bengaluru.
Common questions from patients
Which areas does Dr. Ganesh Nallur Shivu see patients from?
Patients regularly travel from Electronic City Phase 1 & 2, Konappana Agrahara, Neotown, Bommasandra, Hosur Road, Chandapura, Attibele and Hebbagodi for consultations at Kauvery Hospital, Electronic City.
Do I need a referral to book a consultation?
No referral is required. You can call the hospital reception or message on WhatsApp directly to book a slot, Monday through Saturday.
Is emergency cardiac care available at Kauvery Hospital, Electronic City?
Kauvery Hospital, Electronic City has cath lab facilities for coronary procedures. For a cardiac emergency, please call the hospital directly or go to the nearest emergency department without delay.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
Bring any previous ECG, echo or blood test reports, a list of current medications, and details of any family history of heart disease.
Does Dr. Ganesh treat heart failure patients long-term?
Yes — heart failure management is a particular area of interest, with structured, ongoing follow-up rather than one-off consultations.