Dr. Indivar Upadhyay

Dr. Indivar Upadhyay is an Associate Director of Pediatric and Adult Cardiac Surgery at Medanta - The Medicity in Gurugram, bringing over 22 years of comprehensive expertise in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery. He holds advanced qualifications including MBBS, MS, and PhD, along with specialized fellowship training from Stanford University, USA, where he worked extensively with the Heart Transplant Programme, Aortic Surgery Programme, and Paediatric Cardiac Surgery Programme. His clinical depth spans both complex adult and pediatric cardiac conditions, with particular mastery in heart transplantation, aortic dissection management, thoracoabdominal aortic replacement, and congenital heart disease correction.

Dr. Upadhyay has established a strong track record performing high-complexity procedures including coronary artery bypass grafting, aortic root replacement, heart valve replacement and repair, arterial switch operations for transposition of the great arteries, and neonatal open-heart surgery. He was an integral member of the pioneering team that performed Medanta's first successful heart transplant—a landmark achievement that demonstrated the hospital's capability in advanced cardiac surgery. His approach to minimally invasive cardiac techniques reflects contemporary surgical best practice and reduces patient recovery time without compromising outcomes.

International patients from the Gulf Cooperation Council, Africa, and South Asian countries regularly seek his expertise for complex cardiac conditions requiring subspecialized intervention. His bilingual communication in English and Hindi, combined with his patient-centered approach, has earned him strong trust among families navigating cardiac surgery decisions across borders. Dr. Upadhyay takes time to explain diagnoses and surgical options clearly, ensuring informed consent from international patients who may have limited access to second opinions in their home countries.

At Medanta - The Medicity, a JCI-accredited multi-specialty institution in Gurugram's National Capital Region, Dr. Upadhyay benefits from state-of-the-art cardiac operating theaters, advanced perfusion technology, and dedicated cardiac ICU facilities. The hospital's international patient services team coordinates visa support, accommodation, and post-operative logistics, making it a seamless destination for families seeking cardiac surgery abroad. For international patients considering complex heart surgery, Dr. Upadhyay's Stanford-trained expertise combined with Medanta's institutional strengths offers a compelling combination of clinical excellence and coordinated care.