Dr. Upendra completed his specialty surgical training, MS from Lokmanya Tilak Medical College & Hospital, Mumbai and super specialty training, Mch in CVTS from Grant Medical College & J.J. Hospital, Mumbai. He also completed his DNB training in CVTS from NBE, New Delhi. His excellent academic performance topped both universities and was awarded the prestigious “Dr. P.K.Sen Gold Medal” in Mch examination and “Dr. C. S. Sadasivam Gold Medal” in DNB examination. Post academics, he excelled his skill sets pursuing long term fellowships in Adult cardiac Surgery from Royal Melbourne Hospital, Australia. He also worked independently in high volume centers as an “Assistant Professor” at J.J. Hospital and “Associate Consultant” at reputed corporate hospitals in Mumbai. Dr. Bhalearo is skilled to perform Adult & Paediatric Cardiac surgeries.