Clinical Experience & Journey
Over 15 years of surgical tenure spanning premier academic medical institutes in India and globally renowned cardiovascular centers in Boston and Atlanta.
Case Volumes & Benchmarks
Chronological Surgical Appointments
Every chapter in Dr. Arul Furtado's career reflects an uncompromising dedication to surgical innovation and mentorship.
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Aster DM Healthcare, Bengaluru
- Lead surgeon for complex minimally invasive and robotic cardiac surgical program
- Established high-success total arterial revascularization and valve repair protocols
- Advanced aortic root reconstruction and hybrid endovascular repair unit
Attending Surgeon
Apollo Hospitals, Bengaluru
- High-volume cardiac surgery performing beating heart CABG, valve repairs, and aortic surgeries
- Pioneered keyhole minimally invasive valve procedures in regional tertiary hospital
- Active investigator in international cardiac clinical trials
Fellow – Adult Cardiac Surgery & Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery
Emory Healthcare, Atlanta, USA
- Intensive specialized training under world authorities in robotic and minimally invasive cardiac operations
- Advanced complex re-operative surgery and high-risk valve reconstruction
- Translational research on novel arterial revascularization techniques
Senior Fellow – Adult Cardiac Surgery
Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, USA
- Harvard Medical School teaching affiliate senior clinical fellowship
- Extensive hands-on training in complex aortic root replacement and heart failure surgeries
- Participation in multidisciplinary transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) boards
Associate Professor – Cardiac Surgery
Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research, Bengaluru
- Faculty surgeon at one of South Asia's premier dedicated cardiac institutions
- Trained post-doctoral MCh and DNB cardiothoracic surgical residents
- Performed extensive volumes of rheumatic valve surgeries and congenital adult repairs
USA Fellowships
Rigorous clinical immersion in high-acuity cardiothoracic surgical programs in the United States.
BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Senior Fellow – Adult Cardiac Surgery (2012–2013)
EMORY HEALTHCARE
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Fellow – Robotic & Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (2013–2015)
Current Hospital Practice
Operating with a multidisciplinary cardiac anesthesia, perfusion, and dedicated cardiac ICU team at Aster DM Healthcare, Bengaluru.