Mr Uday Dandekar
Mr.Dandekar graduated from Medical school in Mumbai, India, and initially trained in General Surgery. He specialised in cardiothoracic surgery after training in India, UK and the USA.
Membership of Professional / National / Regional Bodies: Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh, The Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain & Ireland, British Medical Association and Medical & Dental Defence Union of Scotland
Experience
In the UK, I worked at centres like Harefield Hospital and completed the West Midlands training programme. I spent time doing clinical work at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic under the chairmanship of Dr. Delos Cosgrove. I work as a Consultant adult cardiac surgeon at the University Hospital of Coventry and Warwickshire. I also have practising privileges at the Circle Health Group’s Meriden Coventry and Priory in Birmingham, along with HCA Harborne Hospital Birmingham. I have research interests with publications in peer-reviewed journals. My M.Ch work was on Atrial Myxomas. I’m an avid teacher and am involved with teaching and training juniors. I am a GMC-accredited trainer. Charity is very close to my heart. I have travelled to developing countries performing heart surgeries through Cardiostart International, a US-based charity. This has taken me to countries like Peru, Romania and the West African country Ghana.
I have special interests in coronary artery disease, arterial grafting and beating heart surgery, as well as valvular heart disease and valve surgery — especially aortic root, ascending aortic and aortic arch surgery.
I am a senior, trained appraiser, conducting appraisals for colleagues within my workplace. I also work as an independent appraiser for Pertemps Medical.
“My appraisal process was handled efficiently, and I received all the help I needed in a timely manner. Although I was initially apprehensive, the process turned out to be a very satisfying experience.”