Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences

History and background

Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences was commissioned in 2000 as part of NH Health City in Bommasandra, Bengaluru, by cardiac surgeon Dr. Devi Shetty, the founder of Narayana Health. It is the flagship cardiac centre of Narayana Health and one of the largest cardiac hospitals in the world, part of a campus described as one of the world's largest cardiac care sites. The institute has performed more than 100,000 cardiac procedures and has a team of more than 250 cardiologists and cardiac specialists. It is accredited by JCI and NABH.

Specialities and centres of excellence

The institute specialises in cardiac surgery and heart transplantation and also provides electrophysiology services, left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation, transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) and a programme for structural heart conditions. It performs more than 40 cardiac surgeries per day, including around 16 paediatric heart surgeries.

Technology and facilities

The facility has around 20 cardiac operating theatres, including two advanced robotic theatres, and several digital catheterisation laboratories, including a hybrid lab for interventional procedures and complex heart surgeries. It has about 200 critical care beds for post-operative care.

International patients

The institute is about 50 km from Kempegowda International Airport, and is convenient for patients travelling from other parts of India and abroad. It sits on Hosur Road near Electronic City.

How AlisPro MediTours supports your treatment

AlisPro MediTours is a medical travel coordination service, not a hospital. We do not provide medical treatment, and clinical decisions always rest with your treating doctors. What we do is make the journey to this hospital easier to plan and less stressful to manage.

After you send your medical reports through our enquiry form, our coordinators share them with the hospital's international patient team and help you obtain a written opinion and an estimated cost. If you decide to go ahead, we can help with the medical visa invitation letter, flight planning, airport pickup, accommodation near the hospital, local transport, interpreter support and appointment scheduling. During your stay we stay in touch with you and your family, and after you return home we help arrange follow-up consultations and access to your records.

Costs, package inclusions and waiting times vary by hospital, doctor and treatment, so we recommend asking for a written estimate that clearly states what is and is not included.

Before you travel

Preparation makes a big difference to how smoothly a medical trip goes. Gather your recent medical reports, imaging (with the discs or digital files), a list of current medicines and any previous operation summaries, and share them early so the hospital can give a realistic opinion before you travel.

Ask the hospital or your coordinator for the expected length of stay, the likely total cost and what it includes, whether a family member may accompany you, and what follow-up will be needed after you return home. Confirm the treating doctor's name, the accreditation of the department you will use and how emergencies are handled.

Most international patients enter India on a medical visa, which normally requires an invitation letter from the hospital. Check the validity of your passport, arrange travel insurance that covers medical travel where possible, and plan for extra days in case treatment or recovery takes longer than expected. Keep copies of all documents on your phone and in your luggage.

Travel guide: Bengaluru

Bengaluru (Bangalore) is served by Kempegowda International Airport, which is a long drive from the city centre, often one to two hours in traffic, so plan transfers carefully. The city has the Namma Metro, taxis and ride-hailing apps, and many hotels and serviced apartments near the main hospital corridors. Its climate is mild for most of the year, with rain mostly between June and October. English is widely spoken, along with Kannada, and international patients generally find communication easy.