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.

Dr. Arup Kumar Ghosh is Senior Consultant - Adult Cardiac Surgery and Heart Transplant at NH Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Kolkata. With more than 28 years of experience, he focuses on adult cardiac surgery and heart transplant. He holds MBBS, MD (General Medicine), MS (General Surgery), FRCS (General Surgery), FRCS (Cardiothoracic Surgery) and CCT (Cardiac Surgery). His practice includes total arterial grafting and off-pump CABG, mitral and tricuspid valve surgery and valve repair.

Dr. Biswarup Purkayastha is a Heart and Lung Transplant Surgeon in Gurgaon with 14 years of clinical experience in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery. His work centres on patients with end-stage heart failure and advanced lung disease who may need a transplant or mechanical circulatory support such as ECMO and ventricular assist devices. He also performs coronary artery bypass grafting, heart valve repair and replacement, and surgery for aortic aneurysm and dissection. Patients from India and abroad can arrange a consultation with him through Vaidam.

Why Choose Dr. Biswarup Purkayastha?

• International transplant training: Dr. Purkayastha completed a two-year Greenlane Fellowship in Adult Cardiothoracic Surgery and Heart-Lung Transplantation at Auckland City Hospital, New Zealand, followed by lung transplant training at Vienna General Hospital through the Toronto-Vienna Lung Transplant Academy.

• European board certification: He holds Membership of the European Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery (MEBCTS), awarded by examination in 2021.

• ECMO and organ preservation skills: Dr. Purkayastha is ELSO 101 certified in adult ECMO and has trained in ex vivo lung perfusion and organ care and transport systems used to preserve donor organs.

• Part of an active transplant team: He is a member of the heart and lung transplant team that performs lung transplants for both Indian and international patients.

• Minimally invasive valve techniques: Dr Purkayastha is trained in sutureless aortic valve implantation, mini aortic valve replacement by the Miami approach and advanced mitral valve repair, which can mean smaller incisions for suitable patients.

Dr. Debasis Das is Clinical Lead and Senior Consultant - Paediatric & Adult Cardiac Surgery at Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Howrah. With more than 15 years of experience, he focuses on paediatric and congenital heart surgery, adult cardiac surgery, heart transplant and ECMO and circulatory support. He holds MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DNB (General Surgery), MRCS, MCh (Cardio Thoracic & Vascular Surgery) and DrNB (Cardio Thoracic & Vascular Surgery). His practice includes CABG, valve repair and replacement and aortic surgery.

Dr. Mrinalendu Das is Senior Consultant - Adult and Paediatric Cardiac Surgery at NH Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Kolkata. With more than 33 years of experience, he focuses on adult cardiac surgery, paediatric and congenital heart surgery and heart transplant and ventricular assist devices. He holds MBBS, MS (General Surgery) and MCh (Cardio Thoracic & Vascular Surgery). His practice includes CABG including total arterial grafting, valve surgery and repair and complex re-operations.