Best Vascular Surgeons in 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. Devi Prasad Shetty is a well-known Cardiothoracic Surgeon with over 45 years of experience. He founded Narayana Health in 2000. He has performed over 1,20,000 heart surgeries, with a significant focus on pediatric cases. 

Dr. Shetty performed Asia’s first dynamic cardiomyoplasty operation to strengthen the weak heart using the chest wall muscle. He is also one of the few surgeons worldwide to use a microchip camera to perform a keyhole heart surgery.

For the first time in India, he has used a left ventricular assist device to support a failing heart temporarily. He is a Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan recipient. In 1990, Dr. Shetty became the first surgeon in India to venture into Neonatal open heart surgery by performing open-heart surgery on a 9-day-old baby. 

Dr. Ashish Dixit is a famous Hematologist with more than 30 years of experience. He specializes in stem cell transplantation, hemophilia treatment, eosinophilia treatment, blood transfusion, and cancer screening.

Dr. Dixit established the Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Unit at Manipal Hospital Bangalore in 2004. This unit carries out both Autologous & Allogeneic BMTs, including matched sibling, unrelated, haploid, and identical transplants.

Dr. Vivek Jawali is one of the best Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons in India. He has 40+ years of experience and did over 18,000 open-heart surgeries. Dr. Jawali also performed India's first awake cardiac surgery in 1999. 

His areas of specialization are minimally invasive heart surgery, off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery (OPCAB), repair of LV aneurysm, mitral valve repair, redo CABGs, minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass surgery (MIDCAB), triple valve replacement, etc.

• 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. Suman Bhandari is an eminent Interventional Cardiologist with over 38 years of experience.
• He specializes in angioplasies and angiographies, as well as cardiovascular and cardio-thoracic surgeries.
• He has performed over 75,000 procedures, including catheterizations, PTCAs, and valvuloplasties.
• Dr. Bhandari completed his MD in Medicine from Rohtak in 1981 and his DM in Cardiology from AIIMS in 1983.
• In 1992, he furthered his training in Interventional Cardiology with fellowships in Rouen (France) and Leuven (Belgium) and acquired visiting fellowships at the Cleveland Clinic (USA) and Thorax Centre (Rotterdam-Netherlands).
• His prestigious memberships include the European Society of Cardiology (FESC), the American Society of Angiography and Intervention (FSCAI), and the American College of Cardiology (FACC).

Dr. Santhosh N. U is a distinguished Consultant Neurosurgeon & Endovascular Neurosurgeon with over 18 years of experience, committed to delivering top-tier medical care. With a special interest in Endovascular Neurosurgery and numerous successful complex brain and spine surgeries, he has established a reputation for precision and excellence in the field.

Why Choose Dr. Santhosh N. U?

• Extensive Surgical Expertise: With 18+ years of experience, Dr. Santhosh N. U has a proven track record in treating cerebrovascular diseases, brain and spine disorders, paediatric brain tumours, hydrocephalus, and traumatic brain injury.
• Advanced Techniques & Specialised Expertise: He is known for minimally invasive Endovascular procedures, including mechanical thrombectomy in acute stroke, aneurysm coiling, AVM embolisation, tumour embolisation, carotico cavernous fistula and Pial AV fistula embolisation, and carotid angioplasty and stenting. His expertise extends to effectively managing spinal vascular malformations.
• Pioneer in Endovascular Neurosurgery: Dr. Santhosh N. U secured a prestigious Fellowship in Endovascular Neurosurgery from Zurich, Switzerland, under the guidance of Prof. Valavanis, making him one of the few neurosurgeons in India with extensive experience in this advanced subspeciality.
• Leader in Academic Excellence: He completed his MCh in Neurosurgery as a University topper from KEM Hospital Mumbai, where he also served as an Assistant Professor, working alongside Prof. Atul Goel.
• Award-Winning Excellence: Dr. Santhosh N. U has been recognised with prestigious achievements, including being a University topper in MCh Neurosurgery and holding a Fellowship in Interventional Neuroradiology from Zurich, showcasing his commitment to advancing neurosurgical care.

• Dr. Sunil Baranwal is a Neurosurgeon with 10+ experience.
• He has in-depth knowledge of the neuro and spine surgeries.
• Efficiently handles disorders related to the brain and spine especially aneurysms, AVM, neuro-oncology, congenital, and degenerative spinal disorders.
• Dr. Baranwal is a member of the Neurological Society of India and actively invited as a spear to talk about neurology dysfunction.
• Persuaded MBBS from MUHS followed by MS in General Surgery from Topiwala National Medical College, Mumbai, and MCh in Neuro Surgery from NRS Medical College and Hospital.
• His expertise lies in Kyphoplasty, Petrosal sinus sampling, Neck and spine biopsy, Carotid body tumor embolization, Brain surgery, Spinal fusion, and Spinal cord Treatment.

• Dr. Sukalyan Purkayastha is an acclaimed Neuro interventionist and is the pioneer in the field of Neurointervention (Neurointerventional Surgery / Endovascular Neurosurgery) in Eastern India.
• He has successfully performed more than 2500 neuro-interventional / endovascular surgeries in Kolkata since 2006.
• His area of expertise is an endovascular treatment of Stroke (coiling of a cerebral aneurysm, AVM embolization, spinal vascular malformation treatment, brain fistulae embolization, carotid and intracranial stenting), vertebroplasty treatment for spinal fractures.
• The doctor is also specialized in peripheral vascular interventional procedures like uterine fibroid embolization, leg and kidney artery angioplasty and stenting etc.
• He has various international and national publications under his name.

• Dr Raghavendran Radhakrishnan is an award-winning Neurosurgeon who has been in practice for more than 21 years in Chennai.
• He specialises in minimally invasive spine procedures, spinal instrumentation, implantation, and stabilization; Vascular Neurosurgery for management of intracranial aneurysms, AV malformations, and spinal AV malformations. 
• He was trained in Endoscopic Neurosurgical procedures like the 3rd ventriculostomy, fenestration procedures, endoscopic transsphenoidal pituitary surgery, intraorbital lesions, cranial vault reconstruction procedures like cranioplasty and orbital reconstruction. 
• He received the Prof.Kalyana Raman Young Neurosurgeon of the Year Award in 2006 besides getting the Tamil Nadu MGR Medical University Gold Medal in M.Ch Neurosurgery examination in the same year.
• He is a member of the Indian Medical Association and registered under the Tamil Nadu Medical Council.
• Dr Raghavendran speaks English and Tamil.

• Dr. Murali Krishna is a well-experienced Vascular Surgeon. 
• He has 14 years of experience in the field of Vascular Surgery. 
• His medical interests are Laser for Varicose Veins, Diabetic Foot Care, AV graft surgery, Dialysis graft surgery, Dialysis fistula surgery, etc.
• He is an active member of the Karnataka Medical Council. 

• Dr. Dhirendra pratap Singh Yadav is one of the best Radiologists having 12+years of experience in this field.
• He is dexterous in screening cancer and treatment of Uterine Fibroids.
• His areas of interest are Transplant Radiology, Magnetic resonance Imaging, and NeuroRadiology.
• He is highly experienced in Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional Radiology, Non Vascular Interventions, and has Experience in MRG HIFU treatment for Uterine Fibroids.
• He holds membership of European Society of Radiology (ESR), Indian Society of Vascular Interventional Radiology (ISVIR), Indian Radiological & Imaging Association (IRIA), Indian Society of NeuroRadiology (ISNR), and European Society of Hybrid Imaging (ESHI).
• Dr. Yadav has completed MBBS and M.D. (Radiology) from Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal, followed by Advanced Training in Vascular Interventional Radiology from Apollo Hospital, New Delhi