Best Doctors for Heart Transplant in India

Dr. YK Mishra is a leading Cardiac Surgeon in India with an experience of more than 44 years. He successfully performed over 14,000 open heart surgeries and 500+ robotic surgeries.

His areas of expertise are coronary artery bypass surgery, heart valve replacement, aortic surgery, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, cardiac arrhythmia surgery, total arterial revascularization, etc.

Dr. Mishra was also recognized with the “Lifetime Achievement Award" by Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. He has treated patients across many countries, such as the USA, UK, Iraq, UAE, Oman, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Africa, and Central Asia.

Dr. Ajay Kaul is among the top Cardiac Surgeons in India with over 38 years of experience. He has performed over 5,000 Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgical procedures, Interventions for Structural Heart Disease, Peripheral Vascular and Endovascular Stent placement, etc. 

His expertise lies in treating Total Artery Coronary Bypass Surgery, Paediatric Cardiac Surgery, Valve Repairs, Structural Heart Disease, and Surgery for Cardiac Failure. Dr. Kaul has performed more than 20,000 cardiac surgeries to date.

Dr. Naresh Trehan is amongst the leading Cardiovascular and Cardiothoracic Surgeons in India. He has more than 40 years of experience and successfully performed 45000+ cardiac surgeries. Founder of Medanta-The Medicity, Gurgaon, one of the most prestigious multispeciality hospitals in India.

Dr. Trehan specializes in cardiomyoplasty, myocardial total arterial revascularization, transmyocardial laser revascularization, reduction ventriculoplasty (Batista Operation), heart port access surgery, aortic valve surgery, and robotically-assisted cardiac surgery.
Dr. Naresh received the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan Award (third highest civilian award), and Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award from the Government of India.

Dr. Z.S. Meharwal is a highly esteemed cardiac surgeon, boasting over 42 years of experience as a Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon. He is regarded as one of the best coronary artery bypass surgeons in the region, having performed over 30,000 cardiac surgeries to date.

Why Choose Dr. Z.S. Meharwal?

• Vast Experience: With over four decades dedicated to cardiac care, Dr. Meharwal brings unparalleled knowledge and surgical skills to every procedure.

• Master of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG): He is renowned as one of the best CABG surgeons, offering a complete range of cardiac interventions, from valve repair and replacement to pacemaker implantation and stent placement.

• Leadership in Transplantation and VAD Therapy: As head of the Heart Transplantation and VAD program, Dr. Meharwal is a leader in these advanced therapies for end-stage heart failure.

• Nationally Recognised and Honored: Dr. Meharwal's contributions to cardiac surgery have been recognised with prestigious awards, including a Citation Award from the President of India, solidifying his position as a leading heart surgeon.

Dr. Sandeep Attawar is a prominent Cardiac Surgeon in the Hyderabad region. With a thriving experience of over 33 years, he has performed over 450 organ transplants.

Dr. Attawar has been instrumental in successfully setting up three major heart centres in India and abroad. His expertise includes CABG or bypass surgery, pediatric heart surgery, heart transplants, valve repair and replacement surgery, heart hole closure surgery, etc. Dr. Sandeep is a pioneer in India’s first breathing lung transplant (XVIVO perfusion).

• Dr. Nandkishore Kapadia is one of the most reputed Cardiothoracic Surgeons in India.
• He has a thriving experience of over 28+ years & has performed over 5000 cardiovascular procedures.
• Dr. Kapadia has completed his MBBS & MS from the eminent MGM Medical College Indore. Following which he did his MCh in Cardiovascular surgery from the prestigious Christian Medical College, Vellore.
• Dr. Kapadia has completed his special fellowship in Adult and Paediatric Heart Transplant at Regional Medical College Hospital (CHU) Caen France, Salpitrier Marry Le langue Hospital Paris and Allegheny University-affiliated St. Christopher's Hospital, Allegheny University, Jefferson University Hospital Philadelphia, USA.
• Dr. Kapadia has also been awarded the prestigious Mayor Choix de Chirurgien by the Mayor of Paris, a special award by the Mayor of Philadelphia.
• He has devised many new techniques and hybrid cardiac procedures and modified Immuno-suppression protocols to suit Indian heart and Lung transplant recipients
• Dr. Kapadia has performed about 10000 CABG and 5000 plus other open-heart procedures,500 plus minimally access cardiac procedures and 190 plus Heart and Lung Transplants,150 plus ECMO and VAD implantation.

• Dr K R Balakrishnan is a renowned and reputed Cardio-thoracic surgeon in Chennai.
• With a thriving experience of over 30 + years, he has been credited with India’s First LVAD and HVAD pump implant as destination therapy.
• Dr Balakrishnan has done his MBBS from JIPMER, MS (General Surgery) from the eminent AIIMS,Delhi . Following which he did his McH (Cardio thoracic Surgery) from KEM Hospital, University.
• He has been instrumental in starting India’s First Comprehensive Centre for Heart Failure Management at Fortis Malar Hospital, Chennai.
• Dr Balakrishnan has got the opportunity to work with Sir Brian Barratt –Boyes, Green lane Hospital, New Zealand and Dr Albert Starr at Oregon Health Science University and St. Vincent Hospital, USA.
• Dr Balakrishnan is also actively engaged with various institutions to develop Pulsatile and continuous flow LVADs (Left Ventricular Assist Device) and molecular biology of ventricular hypertrophy.
• Dr Balakrishnan is first cardiologist in India to successfully perform HVAD implant surgery, and LVAD implant surgery as destination therapy.