Best Cardiologists & Heart Surgeons in India

• Dr. Anurag Vidhale is a leading Cardiac Surgeon with more than 10 years of experience.
• He specializes in Cardiovascular Surgery, Aortic Surgery, Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, Adult Cardiac Surgery, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, Adult General Thoracic Surgery, Cardiopulmonary Transplantation and General Cardiac/Thoracic Surgery.
• He is a member of the Cardiological Society of India, the Indian Heart Association and the Indian Medical Association.
• Dr. Anurag Vidhale acquired his MBBS, MS and MCh from prestigious colleges in India.

Dr. Arul Dominic Furtado is a distinguished Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeon with over 15 years of experience, committed to delivering top-tier medical care. With extensive experience in complex adult cardiac and thoracic procedures, he has established a reputation for precision and excellence in the field.

Why Choose Dr. Arul Dominic Furtado?

• Extensive Surgical Expertise: With 15+ years of experience, Dr. Furtado has a proven track record in adult cardiac surgery, including coronary artery bypass surgery, valvular heart surgery, and aortic surgery.
• Advanced Techniques & Specialised Expertise: He is known for employing advanced techniques such as Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS CABG), robotic cardiac and thoracic surgery, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR/TAVI). His expertise extends to heart transplantation, extracorporeal life support, and LVADs.
• Pioneer in Advanced Training: Dr. Furtado undertook rigorous fellowships in adult cardiac surgery from the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston (a Harvard Medical School Affiliate), and further fellowships in adult cardiac surgery and minimally invasive cardiothoracic surgery at Emory University, Atlanta, USA. This training provided extensive exposure to high-risk adult cardiac surgery, aortic surgery, beating heart/off-pump coronary bypass surgery, TAVR/TAVI, TEVAR, and robotic cardiac surgery.
• Leader in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Innovations: He has extensive experience in performing complex procedures, including multi-arterial off-pump coronary bypass surgery, advanced valve repairs and replacements, and conventional and hybrid aortic surgeries.
• Award-Winning Excellence & International Recognition: Dr. Furtado holds the prestigious FRCS (Eng) – CTh and has been certified by the European Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery with an MEBCTS, showcasing his commitment to the highest international standards in surgical practice. He has also published multiple articles in reputable medical journals.

• Dr. Arvind Gahlot is a leading Cardiac Surgeon with over 15 years of medical practice.
• His area of expertise is vascular surgery, minimally invasive heart valve surgery, bypass surgery and open heart surgery for valve replacement and repair. 
• He has performed more than 500 open heart surgeries independently in just 6 years.
• He is a member of the Cardiological Society of India, the Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India, the Maharashtra Medical Council, the Maharashtra Medical Council and the Indian Medical Association.
• Dr. Arvind Gahlot graduated from the University of Rajasthan, Jaipur with an MBBS (2004).
• He obtained his MS (2010) from the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences.
• He got his MCh (2014) from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences.

• Dr. Ashish S. Khanijo is a well-known Cardiac Surgeons having 31 years of experience in his field of work.
• He is a member of the IACTS that is Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons.
• He has completed his education at renowned colleges in India. He completed his super specialty course DNB from the National board of examinations ministry of health government of India.
• He specialises in handling cardiothoracic cases like coronary bypass surgery, heart valve surgery, masses in the heart and chest, minimally invasive surgeries, and operating the blockages in the peripheral arteries and veins.
• The doctor also specialises in handling complex cases of heart transplantation and operations of the aorta and vena cava and conventional cardiac surgery. He can handle cases with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).

• Dr. Ashraful Haque is a leading Cardiologist, practicing for 11 years. 
• He has experience in cases like Chest pain, Heart problems, High blood pressure, low blood pressure, Heart attack, and Bypass surgery.
• He has performed surgeries like Invasive Cardiac Surgery, Cardiac ablation, Acute aortic dissection, Pacemaker implantation, Cardioversion, Coronary Angiogram, Cardiac catheterization, Coronary angiography, Carotid angioplasty and stenting, and Cardioversion.
• He has numerous papers in national and international journals.

Dr. Ashwani Bansal is a highly distinguished Heart Surgeon with over 17 years of extensive experience in advanced adult and paediatric cardiac surgery. Trained at India’s premier medical institute, AIIMS New Delhi, he leads a multidisciplinary cardiac program focused on evidence-based cardiovascular care. 

He is widely recognised as a pioneer in the region for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS) using sternum-sparing (no bone cut) techniques, ensuring faster recovery and superior patient comfort. Having successfully performed and participated in over 18,500 cardiac procedures throughout his career, Dr. Bansal is committed to delivering world-class clinical outcomes by blending surgical precision with deeply compassionate, patient-first care.

Why Choose Dr. Ashwani Bansal?

• Elite medical training: Dr. Bansal has received 14 years of rigorous medical and surgical training at the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, laying a foundation of exceptional clinical excellence.
• Pioneer in minimally invasive techniques: He is a leading expert in sternum-sparing cardiac surgery (without bone cutting), having received advanced specialised training in Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery in Poland.
• Exceptional surgical volume: He has a profound depth of hands-on expertise in managing highly complex cardiovascular and congenital cases, highlighted by his involvement in over 18,500 cardiac surgeries.
• Comprehensive paediatric & adult care: He offers a full spectrum of surgical solutions, ranging from repairs for congenital heart defects in infants (such as ASD, VSD, and TOF) to complex high-risk revascularisation in adults.
• Evidence-based "Heart Team" approach: Dr. Bansal collaborates closely with cardiologists, critical care specialists, and anaesthetists to optimise preoperative patient health and maximise postoperative survival, using strategies such as maximal arterial grafting in CABG.

• Dr. Avijit Basu is one of the renowned Cardiac Surgeons, practising for more than 26 years.
• He is a member of the Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS).
• He has a lot of experience in handling complex cases like paediatric surgeries and neonatal surgeries.
• He performs treatment procedures like Angioplasty, Invasive cardiac surgery, ECG, ECHO, Cardiac ablation, Pacemaker implantation, Cardioversion, Coronary Angiogram, Mitral/Heart valve replacement, Cardiac catheterization, Coronary angiography, Carotid angioplasty and stenting, Cardioversion, Balloon Mitral Valvuloplasty, Bypass surgery, and Acute aortic dissection.

• Dr. Avinash Bansal is a board-certified Interventional Cardiologist with 8 years of expertise.
• He specializes in complex coronary angioplasties including multivessel, bifurcation, ostial and left main angioplasties with fractional flow reserve (FFR), intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), optical coherence tomography (OCT), and rotablation.
• He is a member of the Indian Medical Association, the Cardiological Society of India and the Delhi Medical Council.
• Dr. Avinash Bansal earned his MBBS (2005) and MS (2010) from the Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Agra. 
• He did his DM (2016) at SGPGIMS, Lucknow.

• Currently associated as Chief, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon at Continental Hospitals, Hyderabad
• Performed more than 9000 major cardiothoracic and vascular surgical procedures till now
• Clinical specializations are Off-pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery, Minimal Access Cardiac Surgery, Thoracoscopy [VATS], Mediastinoscopy, Aneurysm Surgery for Aortic Dissections and Endovascular Repair.
• Performed the first elective AUTOTRANSPLANTATION of the heart [BENCH CARDIAC SURGERY] in 1997 for end-stage heart disease and Battista Operation [Reduction Cardiomyoplasty] for dilated cardiomyopathy in 1999
• Iintroduced the VATS program in 2000 and so far performed over 1800 VATS surgeries.
• Performed CONCAB (Awake Cardiac Surgery) in 2004, for the first time in the state
• Pioneered Minimal Access Cardiac Surgery program at Apollo Health City, Hyderabad in 2007 and performed EVAR (Endovascular aneurysm repair of aorta) in 2008
• Life member of various renowned organizations such as Indian Association of Cardiothoracic Surgeons (IACTS), Vascular Society of India (VSI) and Indian Association of Biomaterials and Artificial Organs (IABAO)

• Dr. Avishek Saha is a reputed Interventional Cardiologist with 19 years of experience.
• He has completed his graduation from the University of Calcutta and post-graduation and superspecialization from West Bengal University of Health Sciences.
• He has experience in procedures like Coronary Angiography, Coronary Angioplasty, Peripheral Angioplasty, and Peripheral Angiography.
• He provides other treatments and services like General health checks for Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) and Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) closer, Adult and Congenital Echocardiography, Chest pain treatment, Coronary angioplasty or Bypass surgery, etc.

• Dr. Benedict Raj is a Consultant Cardiac Surgeon at Sparsh Hospital’s Infantry Road unit.
• He is an MBBS alumnus of the prestigious Madurai Medical College.
• Post his graduation in 1991, he pursued an MS in General Surgery and an MCh (CTS) from the Madras Medical College, MGR Medical University.
• Dr. Benedict Raj has also completed a fellowship in Paediatric Cardiac Surgery and undergone a year-long advanced training in high-risk paediatric cardiac surgery from CHW, Sydney, Australia. 
• He has nearly two decades of industry experience in the field of Cardiac Surgery and Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery.
• The doctor performs an average of 400 surgeries every year, out of which 75% are paediatric cardiac cases. 
• He is a volunteer for Children’s Heart Link for whom he also delivers lectures.
• Dr. Benedict has also written several publications and is a senior speaker in numerous medical conferences.
• He is a life member of the Indian Medical Association and Indian Association of Cardiothoracic Surgeons.

• Currently associated as Chief of Cath Lab and Interventional Cardiology and a Consultant Cardiologist with Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences at Continental Hospitals, Hyderabad
• Performed more than 250 procedures while using ulnar approach for percutaneous interventions
• Performed 500 coronary interventions using Radial approach
• Performed independently All complex Coronary interventions e.g. Primary PCI, CTO’s(Retrograde Approach Also), SVG graft interventions, Left main Interventions, Bifurcation Stenting etc.
• Performed Independently ASD Device closure,PDA Closure, RSOV closure, Alcohol Septal Ablation in HOCM, Peripheral Interventions (Iliac,Femoral Popliteal), Renal Stenting
• Well Experienced in Doing Carotid Stenting, BMV’s, PVBD