Best Cardiologists & Heart Surgeons in CIMS Hospital, Ahmedabad, India

• Dr. Dhaval Naik is a renowned Cardio-Thoracic surgeon with +21 years of experience in the field of CTVS. 
• He is a professional member of the Indian Association of Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Dr. Naik did his MBBS in 1997  from BJ Medical College, Ahmedabad. He undertook advanced studies at Dr. Sheth K L Hospital in 2001. He then pursued DNB at  Apollo Hospitals, Chennai in 2007 and a fellowship in 2009 at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney.  He then worked as an observer at Heartcentre, Leipzig, Germany and learnt MIS cardiac surgeries.
• Some his well-known cardiac procedures are, heart transplants, cardiothoracic surgery, cardiovascular surgery, cardiac surgery, pediatric cardiac surgery, pediatric cardiothoracic surgery, Redo CABG and valvular surgery. Some of the adult cardiac surgries that he performs are, aortic aneurysm surgery, CABG, heart tumour and other complex heart surgeries.
• Dr. Naik along with other teammates performed 25 heart transplants, and has several firsts to his credit as a surgeon attached to CIMS Hospital Ahmedabad. Some of these record achievements are, the first hospital to perform heart transplant in Gujarat; to put first LVAD; to perform TAVI and perform hybrid CABG in the state.
• He has a few papers co-authored and published in leading journals.

• Dr. Dhiren Ramanlal Shah is a well-known Cardiac Surgeon with 45 years of experience.
• His areas of expertise include Angiography, Angioplasty, ECG, Holter testing/monitoring, Echocardiography, and Ambulatory BP measurement.
• To date, he has performed over 13000 open heart surgeries
• He has presented many research papers, including Adult Fallot's Tetralogy, 50 Cycle Interference Correction on ECG and ERCP in Chronic Pancreatitis.
• Dr. Shah completed MBBS, MD in medicine and DM in cardiology from Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Hospital, Mumbai.
• He holds the first Rank in Third-Year MBBS at Grant Medical College, Mumbai and the second Rank in MD (Medicine) at Bombay University.
• Dr. Shah has many publications under his name in national and international journals.

• Dr. Keyur Parikh is a renowned Interventional Cardiologist in Ahmedabad with over 40 years of experience.
• He is a leading specialist for minimally invasive heart surgery in Ahmedabad and treats atherosclerosis, heart attack, coronary artery disease, heart valve problems, and cardiac problems due to obesity and hypertension.
• Dr. Keyur is the best heart surgeon for atrial septal defect (ASD) in Ahmedabad and specialises in performing angiography, stenting, and cardiac catheterisation.
• After his MBBS, he did his MD in Cardiology from Gujarat University, India, in 1985.
• He pursued a fellowship from American College of Cardiology (FACC) at Kaiser Permanente Medical Centre, USA, in 1987.
• Dr. Keyur also did 2 fellowships, at European Society of Cardiology (FESC) in 1993 and Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI) in 1995 from American Medical Association.
• He has received ‘Diplomate’ from the American Board of Internal Medicine, the American Board of Cardiovascular Medicine, and the American Board of Interventional Cardiology.
• Dr. Keyur is a top heart surgeon in India who is also an alumnus of the Harvard Business School.
• He has received several prestigious accolades, including the ‘Order of William Harvey’ by American College of Cardiology, Special Award by American Association of Cardiologists of Indian Origin, ‘Lifetime Achievement Award in Cardiovascular Science, Medicine and Surgery’ by the International Academy of Cardiovascular Sciences, among others.
• Dr. Keyur is an esteemed member of reputed cardiology organisations around the world.

• Dr. Hemang Ashwinbhai Baxi is a highly skilled Interventional Cardiologist with over 31 years of expertise in performing complex cardiovascular interventions.
• He specialises in Peripheral Angioplasty, Carotid Angioplasty and Stenting, Coronary Bypass Surgery, Doppler Studies, Coronary Angiograms, Pacemaker Implantation, and the management of Carotid Artery Disease, along with a comprehensive approach to various heart conditions.
• With advanced proficiency in Echocardiography (Echo) and interventional cardiology, Dr. Baxi is well-versed in cutting-edge diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• He completed his MBBS in 1993, followed by an MD in General Medicine in 1996 and a DM in Cardiology in 1999, all from Gujarat University, Ahmedabad.
• Dr. Baxi has contributed significantly to the field with multiple publications in prestigious national and international journals.
• He is fluent in English, Hindi, and Gujarati, enabling effective communication with a wide range of patients.

• Dr. Milan Chinubhai Chag is a prestigious Interventional Cardiologist in Ahmedabad with over 43 years of experience.
• He is a renowned heart surgeon in Ahmedabad who also holds expertise in lipidology.
• He is the best heart surgeon for atrial septal defect (ASD) in Ahmedabad and specialises in device closure of VSD and PDA, heart failure management, heart transplantation, valvuloplasty, EVAR, TEVAR, and percutaneous transeptal myocardial ablation.
• Dr. Milan did his MBBS in 1982 and MD in 1986, both from MP Shah Medical College, Jamnagar.
• Later, he did a DNB (Cardiology) from Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, Bombay, in 1989 and a DM (Cardiology) from SGPGIMS, Lucknow, in 1993.
• He received training in heart-lung transplant and LV assist devices (artificial heart) at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Centre, USA, in 2016.
• Dr. Milan was recognised as the Best Outgoing Student and received a Postgraduate Merit Scholarship during his MBBS.
• He is a leading cardiac surgeon in Ahmedabad, who also received the Distinguished Service Award in Cardiovascular Science, Medicine, and Surgery from the International Academy of Cardiovascular Sciences, Canada, in 2011.
• Dr. Milan is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and holds memberships of the Indian Society of Heart & Lung Transplant, Cardiological Society of India, Paediatric Cardiological Society of India, Association of Physicians of Gujarat, and the Indian Medical Association.

• Dr. Ajay Madhukar Naik is a highly experienced Cardiologist and a leading Interventional Cardiologist in Ahmedabad.
• He holds more than 27 years of experience in his field.
• His areas of interest include performing Angiograms, Echocardiography, Trans-esophageal ECHO, Stress Echocardiography, Valvuloplasty, Peripheral Angiography, Vascular surgery, BP Monitoring, Pacemaker Implantation, and CT Angiograms.
• If we consider the best cardiologists for heart attack treatment in Ahmedabad, Dr. Ajay is definitely one of them.
• Dr. Naik completed his MBBS from the University of Bombay in 1992, followed by an MD in General Medicine in 1995 and a DM in Cardiology in 1998, both from the University of Bombay.
• He is proficient in speaking English, Hindi, and Gujarati.
• He has also been a Fellow of the Heart Rhythm Society, American College of Cardiology, Indian Society of Electrocardiology, Cardiology Society of India, and Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology.

• Dr. Vipul Rajesh Kapoor is a distinguished Interventional Cardiologist with 27 years of experience.
• He has completed an impressive total of 25000 cardiac procedures to date.
• He has gained extensive expertise in adult coronary and peripheral interventions, complex coronary procedures, pacemaker implantation, and structural cardiac interventions.
• Dr. Vipul completed his MBBS (1998) and MD in General Medicine & Therapeutics (2000) from Gujarat University, followed by a DNB in Cardiology from NBE, New Delhi (2006).
• His skill in advanced imaging modalities and complex coronary interventions, including Left Main Interventions, Bifurcations, Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO), and calcific coronaries using Rotablation or IVL, has made him a leading name in the field.
• He is also proficient in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR), Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), and Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS).
• Dr. Kapoor was honoured as the Best Outgoing Student in both MD and DNB Cardiology.
• He is also a respected member of the Cardiological Society of India, the European Society of Cardiology, the American College of Cardiology, and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions.

Dr. Satya Gupta is a highly skilled and experienced Interventional Cardiologist based in Ahmedabad, India. He is dedicated to providing advanced cardiac care.

Why Choose Dr. Gupta?

• Expert Interventional Cardiologist: Dr. Gupta specialises in interventional cardiology, bringing more than 27 years of experience.
• International Training & Expertise: He completed an Interventional Cardiology Fellowship from Pitie-Salpetriere University Hospital, Paris (France), where he gained extensive training in Radial Angiographies and Angioplasties.
• Pioneer in Tajikistan: Dr. Gupta was invited by the Government of Tajikistan to establish a Cath Lab and perform thousands of Radial Angiographies and Angioplasties, pioneering this advanced technique in the country.
• Prestigious Qualifications & Recognition: He holds prestigious qualifications and has received numerous accolades, including the Fellowship of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC) and the Fellowship of the American College of Cardiology (FACC).

• Dr. Tejas V Patel is a highly skilled Interventional Cardiologist with over 22 years of experience.
• He specialises in performing various cardiac interventions, including coronary and peripheral interventions, pacemaker and heart failure device implantation, and treating adult congenital and structural heart defects.
• Dr. Patel specialises in coronary angioplasty and stenting, particularly in performing Primary Angioplasty in Myocardial Infarction (PAMI) for STEMI via the radial approach. He also has a strong interest in peripheral angioplasty, including renal and carotid artery stenting.
• He completed his MBBS from M.P. Shah Medical College, Jamnagar, Gujarat in 2004, followed by an MD in Medicine from M.P. Shah Medical College & Guru Gobind Singh Hospital, Jamnagar, Gujarat, in 2009, and later pursued a DM in Cardiology from Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India in 2014.
• During his time at CMC, he was honoured with the Dr. G M Cherian Gold Medal for being the Best Outgoing Student in DM Cardiology.
• He also underwent training at Seoul, Korea and Hong Kong University for advanced techniques in Angioplasty and stenting like OCT & FFR.
• Dr. Patel has contributed to numerous original research projects, with several publications in reputed national and international journals, and has delivered presentations at prominent medical conferences.
• He was a zonal finalist in the Torrent Young Scholar Award (TYSA) competition during both his MD (Mumbai, 2009) and DM (Bangalore, 2013) studies.

• Dr. Anish Harjivandas Chandarana is an experienced Interventional Cardiologist with 25 years of experience in the field.
• Additionally, he is proficient in Stereotactic Radio Surgery (SRS), Stereotactic Body Radio Therapy (SBRT), Image-Guided Radio Therapy (IGRT), Intensity-Modulated Radio Therapy (IMRT), Stereotactic Radio Therapy (SRT), and External Beam Radiation for Prostate Cancer.
• He completed his MBBS in 1993, followed by an MD in Medicine in 1996 and a DM in Cardiology from Gujarat University in 1999.
• He is skilled in various aspects of cardiology, including interventional procedures and advanced diagnostic techniques.
• Dr. Chandarana is also experienced in managing gastrointestinal disorders and is an expert in gastroenterology.

• Dr. Amit Chandan is a highly experienced Cardiothoracic Surgeon and Cardiologist with over 17 years of experience.
• His areas of expertise include adult cardiac surgeries such as CABG, valve repair and replacement, complex aortic surgery, HOCM, infective endocarditis, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and pulmonary thromboendarterectomy.
• He completed his MBBS from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik, in 2008 and went on to pursue a DNB in Cardiothoracic Surgery from the National Board of Examination, New Delhi, in 2015.
• Dr. Chauhan also received advanced training in Minimal Invasive Cardiac Surgery and Ventricular Assist Devices in Germany.
• He is skilled in performing redo cardiac surgeries, minimally invasive cardiac surgeries, hybrid surgeries, and complex procedures like heart transplants, ECMO, and LVAD insertion.
• Dr. Chandan is an active member of the Indian Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (INSHLT) and the Indian Association of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS).