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Castigliano M. Bhamidipati, D.O., Ph.D., M.Sc., FACS, FACC (he/him)

Accepting new patients

  • Associate Professor of Surgery
  • Associate Professor of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

Clinical focus

  • Congenital Cardiac Surgery
  • Aortic Surgery
  • Connective Tissue Disorders
  • Heart Valve

Locations and contact

I see patients at
Tall building with the ariel tram to its left
Center for Health & Healing, Building 1
503-494-8311
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About me

Dr. Castigliano M Bhamidipati is an Associate Professor of Surgery in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, OHSU School of Medicine.  He has particular interest and expertise in managing adults with congenital heart disease and those who need complex aortic surgery.  His practice includes the management of patients with connective tissue disorders and bicuspid aortic valve aortopathy.  He has had extensive mentorship and training in the Ross procedure.  He also performs surgery for patients with other cardiovascular diseases, including coronary artery disease and valvular heart disease.  Dr. Bhamidipati serves as a Quality Medical Director for the KCVI Heart Institute and focuses his academic time on improving cardiovascular outcomes.

Dr. Bhamidipati was raised in India and moved to Virginia as a teenager.  After earning his bachelor's degree, he went on to serve as a firefighter-paramedic and was on the tactical rescue team for several years.  He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic medicine degree from the University of New England, and later completed Master of Science (Clinical Investigation) and Ph.D. (Molecular Physiology and Biological Physics) degrees at the University of Virginia.  He completed residencies in general surgery at The State University of New York Upstate Medical University and in cardiothoracic surgery at University of Washington.  After joining OHSU, Dr. Bhamidipati collaborated with his pediatric congenital cardiac surgery partners at Doernbecher Children's Hospital to develop a multidisciplinary adult congenital cardiac team, and is the surgical director for the adults with congenital heart disease program.  Dr. Bhamidipati is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • B.S., 1998, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
    • D.O., 2006, University of New England
    • M.Sc., 2011, University of Virginia
    • Ph.D., 2012, University of Virginia

  • Residency

    • Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Washington, 2017
    • General Surgery, State University of New York Upstate Medical University, 2015

  • Fellowship

    • Fellow, Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award, University of Virginia, 2009

  • Certifications

    • American Board of Thoracic Surgery, 2019

Memberships and associations:

  • Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  • American College of Cardiology
  • American College of Surgeons
  • Western Thoracic Surgical Association
  • International Society for Adult Congenital Heart Disease
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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.8 out of 5 (94 Ratings, 38 Reviews)

The patient ratings score is an average of all responses to the question "How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends (on a scale of 0 to 10)" on our nationally-recognized NRC patient surveys.

  1. Knowledgeable

  2. It is always a pleasure to visit Dr. B and his team.

  3. Dr.B was informative, honest about outcomes and procedures.

  4. Very professional, friendly. I felt listened to.

  5. Was a positive experience.

  6. Everybody is professional on their jobs. I am very happy with my heart doctor and staff, they really are taking good care of me. I even recommended a family friend at OHSU for her heart issues and currently a patient now, also.

  7. Very friendly

  8. My initial introduction with Dr. Castigliano Bhamidipati went very well. I found him to be quite knowledgeable and cordial in explaining my current health issue(s) and his explanations and answers to my questions were direct and informative. For me, communication is highly important. It appears I will require surgery regarding my cardio health situation, and I am relying on Dr. Bhamidipati's recommendations.

  9. I think he's great. I like him a lot.

  10. Very transparent always making sure I understand.

  11. Both the clinician and the PA spent a good amount of time with us. This was good as we were there to discuss a procedure that is involved, We did not make a decision to proceed yet but I will be getting back with Dr B with some questions as he encouraged.

  12. Excellent abilities --all were friendly. He is smart and wise.

  13. Very knowledgeable.

  14. Again, all the doctors I see at OHSU are outstanding. I'm always treated well and questions are always answered

  15. They saved my Life

  16. So knowledgeable and kind. He saved my life and I will forever be grateful

  17. Everything is always been perfect

  18. He is a top expert in this specialty. I know he knows what he's saying and doing.

  19. Dr. B was very thorough and we liked his sense of humor.

  20. She was very nice and very professional.

  21. Patient, kind and thorough

  22. Super nice,very helpful,professional help,explaining everything

  23. Very attentive, excellent explanation of what he was doing and what any info was for.

  24. Good

  25. Dr "B" is articulate and respectful and will answer your questions with thought and thoroughness. A Blessing to your team and me.

  26. Dr. Bhamidipati does not seem to have a good bedside manner; perhaps, he is shy OR, maybe, it is me.

  27. Very kind and caring

  28. Excellent people

  29. I've had a great experience with my care team. Everyone has been exceptionally supportive and helpful

  30. The PA that I met with did an excellent job of explaining the issues regarding my health and showed me the results of the CT scan