A Renowned Cardiac Surgeon - Dr. Ramji Mehrotra

Dr. Ramji Mehrotra is currently working as a Director of Cardiovascular Surgery at Fortis Escort Heart Institute and Research Centre, New Delhi. He has extensive experience of more than 28 years. His special interest lies in procedures such as CABG, valvular diseases, pediatric cardiac surgeries, septal defects and several other cardiac procedures. He was the first doctor to perform an Arterial Switch Operation in Mumbai, India. He has also performed Total Arterial CABG in the youngest patient, who was 10 years old. Dr. Ramji Mehrotra has also received training in Harvard Medical School.

Spotlights of his career

He has already operated more than 15000 Cardiovascular Cases and 1000 pediatric surgeries.
He has an integral part of pediatric cardiac surgery, coronary program and valve surgery programs.
Dr. Ramji has extensive experience in ICU management.
He has been trained under famous luminaries of the world including dr. Jonas, Dr. Del Nido, Dr. Mayer, Dt. Stella Van Praag, Dr Rt. Richard Van Praag, and Dr. David Wessel.
Dr. Mehrotra was the first doctor to successfully conduct an arterial switch operation in Mumbai.
He was also the first to perform total arterial revascularization and first total arterial revascularization by using bilateral mammary arteries at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi.
He established a pediatric cardiac surgery facility at Asian Heart Institute, Mumbai.
He has presented papers in several national and international conferences.

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Medical School -

Dr. Ramji completed his MBBS from Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University (IMS-BHU) in 1988.

Post Graduation

He further did specialization in General Surgery from Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University (IMS-BHU) in 1992.
Dr. Ramji also did Mch in Cardio Thoracic Surgery from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi in 1996.

Fellowships

He did Fellowship in cardiac surgery from Bringham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston USA IN 2002.
He also did Fellowship in Cardiac surgery from Children’s hospital Boston, Harvard Medical School, USA in 2001.

Previous Work Experience

Junior Resident at Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University
Senior Resident at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
Consultant at Batra Hospital Delhi
Consultant at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Sarita Vihar, Delhi
Senior Consultant at Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
Director, Cardiac Surgery in Fortis Escort Heart Institute

Commonly Done procedures by Dr. Ramji Mehrotra

Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting - This is a type of surgery, which is done to improve the flow of blood to the heart. It is done in cases with severe heart disease such as Coronary artery disease. It can be open heart surgery or minimally invasive surgery. The surgeon creates a bypass pathway to redirect the blood flow around a portion of blocked artery, by taking a blood vessel from the leg, arm or chest.

Valve replacement - Valve Replacement or repair is done to treat defects related to aortic or mitral valve. These valves help in allowing the blood to flow in the right direction. When these valves do not work properly, it may interfere with the blood flow and the force with which the blood is sent to other body parts.

Tetralogy of Fallot - This is a rare condition caused by a combination of four different congenital heart defects. Overall, these also affect the structure of the heart, leading to reduced flow of oxygen to the rest of the body. This primarily affects children and can be resolved if treated on time.

Glenn Procedure - This is a preventive surgical procedure for patients who have tricuspid atresia. It is also an associated surgical treatment for hypoplastic left heart syndrome.

A Brief about Fortis Escort Heart Institute

Fortis Escort Heart Institute is a pioneer in the field of cardiac care across the country.
Established 30 years ago, the hospital has treated several heart patients with many complex procedures.
The cardiology team is equipped with clinical expertise and cutting-edge technology for accurate diagnosis and precise treatment.
The team has many Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan Awardees serving as doctors, who are recognized all over the world.

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5. Dr. Smita Mishra: She is one of the best Pediatric Cardiologists with 33 years of experience.

Best Pediatric Cardiology Hospitals in India

Explore the best pediatric cardiology hospitals in India, known for their exceptional care and advanced treatment for children's heart conditions.

1. Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon: This hospital was established in 1996 and provides the best pediatric cardiology care.

2. Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi: The major specialty of the hospital is Cardiology and a highly-qualified team is available round the clock for providing the best treatment.

3. Shalby Hospital, Ahmedabad: A multi-specialty hospital that specializes in Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery.

4. Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon: With an area spread across 9 acres, the hospital houses 380 beds.

5. BLK Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi: The hospital was established in 1959 and was inaugerated by the then Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru.