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Aortic Valve Replacement doctors
FeaturedDr. Naresh Trehan
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery
Chairman & Managing Director · Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Medanta – The Medicity Gurgaon, India40+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 40+ years of experience in Cardiothoracic Surgeon
- Chairman & Managing Director, Medanta – The Medicity, Gurgaon (2009 – Present)
- Executive Director of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery, Escorts Heart Institute & Research Centre, New Delhi (1988 – 2009)
Expertise & Procedures
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
- Off-Pump CABG (OPCAB)
- Mitral Valve Repair & Replacement
- Aortic Valve Replacement
- Double & Triple Valve Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgeon Experience: 40+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Medanta – The MedicityHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Devi Shetty
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Cardiothoracic Surgery), Fellowship in Cardiac Surgery
Chairman & Founder · Specialty: Cardiac Surgeon
Narayana Health Bengaluru, India38+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 38+ years of experience in Cardiac Surgeon
- Chairman & Founder, Narayana Health, Bengaluru (1999 – Present)
- Chief Cardiac Surgeon, B.M. Birla Heart Research Centre, Kolkata (1989 – 1999)
Expertise & Procedures
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
- Tetralogy of Fallot Repair
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Closure
- Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) Repair
- Mitral Valve Repair
Cardiac Surgeon Experience: 38+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Narayana HealthHospital accreditation: NABH
Dr. Z S Meharwal
MBBS, MS (Surgery), MCh (Cardiothoracic Surgery), MNAMS
Executive Director & HOD – Cardiac Surgery / CTVS · Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute New Delhi, India30+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 30+ years of experience in Cardiothoracic Surgeon
- Executive Director & HOD – Cardiac Surgery / Cardiac Thoracic Vascular Surgery, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi (Founding Member, Present)
- Programme Director, DNB Cardiothoracic Surgery, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi
Expertise & Procedures
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
- Off-Pump CABG (OPCAB)
- Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS)
- Mitral Valve Repair & Replacement
- Aortic Valve Replacement
Cardiothoracic Surgeon Experience: 30+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Fortis Escorts Heart InstituteHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Ritwick Raj Bhuyan
MBBS, MS (Surgery), M.Ch (Cardiothoracic Surgery), Senior Registrar – CTVS, Visiting Fellowship (Heart Transplant & VAD)
Director – Cardio Thoracic Vascular Surgery · Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute New Delhi, India20+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 20+ years of experience in Cardiothoracic Surgeon
- Director – Cardio Thoracic Vascular Surgery, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi (Present)
- Director and Chief CTVS, Max Hospital Patparganj, New Delhi
Expertise & Procedures
- Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS)
- Total Arterial Beating Heart CABG
- Off-Pump CABG (OPCAB)
- Mitral Valve Repair
- Mitral and Aortic Valve Replacement (Open and Minimally Invasive)
Cardiothoracic Surgeon Experience: 20+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Fortis Escorts Heart InstituteHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Atul Mathur
MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Cardiology), Associate Faculty – Interventional Cardiology
Director – Interventional Cardiology & Chief of Cardiac Catheterisation Labs · Specialty: Interventional Cardiologist
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute New Delhi, India30+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 30+ years of experience in Interventional Cardiologist
- Director – Interventional Cardiology & Chief of Cardiac Catheterisation Labs, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi (Present)
- President, Indian Council for Carotid Interventions
Expertise & Procedures
- Complex Coronary Angioplasty (CTO, Bifurcation, Left Main)
- Carotid Artery Stenting
- TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement)
- MitraClip (Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair)
- LAAO – Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (WATCHMAN)
Interventional Cardiologist Experience: 30+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Fortis Escorts Heart InstituteHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Praveer Agarwal
MBBS, MD (Medicine), DM (Cardiology), Intervention Fellowship, Intervention Fellowship
Chairman — Interventional Cardiology · Specialty: Interventional Cardiologist
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute New Delhi, India30+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 30+ years of experience in Interventional Cardiologist
- Chairman — Interventional Cardiology, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla, New Delhi (Present)
- 28 years of intervention cardiology experience at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi
Expertise & Procedures
- Primary PCI for Heart Attack
- Complex Coronary Angioplasty
- Rotational Atherectomy
- Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL)
- IVUS- and OCT-Guided PCI
Interventional Cardiologist Experience: 30+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Fortis Escorts Heart InstituteHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Neeraj Bhalla
MBBS, MD (Medicine), DM (Cardiology)
Principal Director — Cardiology · Specialty: Interventional Cardiologist
BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital New Delhi, India30+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 30+ years of experience in Interventional Cardiologist
- Principal Director, Cardiology — BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi (Present)
- Interventional Cardiologist — Armed Forces Medical Services (30+ years military cardiac practice)
Expertise & Procedures
- Complex Coronary Angioplasty and Stenting (PTCA)
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR/TAVI)
- Rotablation for Calcified Coronary Lesions
- Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL)
- IVUS-Guided and FFR-Guided Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Interventional Cardiologist Experience: 30+ YearsHospital Affiliation: BLK-Max Super Speciality HospitalHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Ramji Mehrotra
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), M.Ch (Cardio-thoracic Vascular Surgery), Fellowship in Cardiac Surgery, Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Chairman & Chief — CTVS, BLK-Max Heart & Vascular Institute · Specialty: Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon
BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital New Delhi, India26+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 26+ years of experience in Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon
- Chairman & Chief, Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery, BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi
- Senior Consultant, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi
Expertise & Procedures
- Total Arterial Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
- Beating Heart OPCAB Surgery
- Complex Coronary Artery Bypass with Endarterectomy
- Heart Valve Repair and Replacement Surgery
- Sutureless Aortic Valve Implantation
Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon Experience: 26+ YearsHospital Affiliation: BLK-Max Super Speciality HospitalHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. T. S. Kler
MBBS, MD (Medicine), DM (Cardiology), MRCP (UK), FRCP (UK), FACC (USA), D.Sc (Honoris Causa)
Chairman & HOD — BLK-Max Heart & Vascular Institute · Chairman Pan Max Electrophysiology · Specialty: Interventional Cardiologist & Electrophysiologist
BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital New Delhi, India37+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 37+ years of experience in Interventional Cardiologist & Electrophysiologist
- Chairman & HOD, BLK-Max Heart & Vascular Institute, New Delhi — Present
- Chairman, Pan Max Electrophysiology, New Delhi — Present
Expertise & Procedures
- Coronary angioplasty and stent placement
- Renal and carotid artery angioplasty
- Peripheral vascular interventions
- Pacemaker and ICD implantation
- CRT-P and CRT-D device implantation
Interventional Cardiologist & Electrophysiologist Experience: 37+ YearsHospital Affiliation: BLK-Max Super Speciality HospitalHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Vaibhav Mishra
MBBS, M.S. Surgery, M.Ch (CTVS), Senior Fellowship — Adult Cardiothoracic Surgery, Honorary Clinical Lecturer — Cardiac Surgery, Advanced Fellowship — Adult Cardiothoracic Surgery
Senior Director — Cardiac Surgery (CTVS) · Specialty: Cardiac Surgeon
Max Super Speciality Hospital, Patparganj New Delhi, India20+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 20+ years of experience in Cardiac Surgeon
- Senior Director — Cardiac Surgery (CTVS), Max Super Speciality Hospital, Patparganj, New Delhi (2021 – Present)
- Director & Head — CTVS, Fortis Hospital, Noida (2015 – 2021)
Expertise & Procedures
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
- Total Arterial Bypass Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Bypass Surgery
- Aortic Valve Replacement / Repair
- Mitral Valve Replacement / Repair
Cardiac Surgeon Experience: 20+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Max Super Speciality Hospital, PatparganjHospital accreditation: NABH, JCI
Hospitals where these doctors practise
🇮🇳 New Delhi, IndiaStarting from$8,500
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute
Est. 1988
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Aortic Valve ReplacementCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
9+
Doctors for Aortic Valve Replacement
4.5
24 reviews
310+
Beds
38+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 New Delhi, IndiaStarting from$8,500
BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital
Est. 1959
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Aortic Valve ReplacementCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
4+
Doctors for Aortic Valve Replacement
3.8
48 reviews
650+
Beds
67+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Patparganj, New Delhi, IndiaStarting from$8,500
Max Super Speciality Hospital, Patparganj
Est. 2005
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationJCI — Joint Commission International accreditation
Aortic Valve ReplacementCardiac SciencesOncologyOrthopedics
1+
Doctors for Aortic Valve Replacement
4.6
97 reviews
400+
Beds
21+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Noida, IndiaStarting from$8,500
Fortis Hospital, Noida
Est. 2004
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationJCI — Joint Commission International accreditation
Aortic Valve ReplacementCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
2+
Doctors for Aortic Valve Replacement
4.5
88 reviews
236+
Beds
22+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Gurgaon, IndiaStarting from$8,500
Paras Hospitals
Est. 2006
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationNABL — National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories accreditation
Aortic Valve ReplacementCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
1+
Doctors for Aortic Valve Replacement
4.4
59 reviews
300+
Beds
20+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Gurgaon, IndiaStarting from$8,500
Medanta - The Medicity
Est. 2009
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Aortic Valve ReplacementCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
9+
Doctors for Aortic Valve Replacement
4.9
2150 reviews
1600+
Beds
17+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Faridabad, IndiaStarting from$8,500
Sarvodaya Hospital
Est. 2014
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationNABL — National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories accreditation
Aortic Valve ReplacementCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
2+
Doctors for Aortic Valve Replacement
4.5
74 reviews
450+
Beds
12+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Hitec City, Hyderabad, IndiaStarting from$8,500
Medicover Hospital Hitec City
Est. 2011
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationNABL — National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories accreditation
Aortic Valve ReplacementCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
3+
Doctors for Aortic Valve Replacement
4.3
95 reviews
250+
Beds
15+
Years Since Founded
Why consider treatment in India?
Many international patients consider India for aortic valve disease treatment for several reasons, including:
More affordable estimates
Competitive indicative costs compared with many other countries, for similar clinical standards.
Internationally accredited hospitals
Hospitals experienced in treating international patients.
Experienced specialists
Doctors who regularly manage similar cases.
Care coordination support
A team to help with planning, medical translation and follow-up.
About the Procedure
What is Aortic Valve Replacement?
Aortic Valve Replacement is a cardiac surgical procedure in which a diseased or narrowed aortic valve (due to aortic stenosis or regurgitation) is replaced with a mechanical or biological (tissue) valve to restore normal blood flow from the heart to the body. It is recommended when the valve disease causes significant symptoms such as breathlessness, chest pain, or fainting, or when imaging shows severe valve dysfunction that could otherwise lead to heart failure. India offers world-class cardiac surgery programs with excellent outcomes at a fraction of Western costs, making it a leading destination for this procedure.
Who may be considered?
Aortic Valve Replacement may be considered after a qualified specialist reviews your reports and medical history. Suitability varies from person to person and must be assessed by your treating doctor.
How does it work?
The traditional and most widely performed technique, involving open-heart surgery via a median sternotomy where the diseased valve is removed and replaced with a mechanical or tissue valve under cardiopulmonary bypass.
2 approaches available for this procedure:
Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement (Open-Heart, Mechanical or Bioprosthetic Valve)
Most CommonThe traditional and most widely performed technique, involving open-heart surgery via a median sternotomy where the diseased valve is removed and replaced with a mechanical or tissue valve under cardiopulmonary bypass.
Comprehensive Investigations
Estimated cost: $500 - $1,200
ECG, 2D Echocardiogram, Chest X-ray, CT Coronary Angiography, Coronary Angiogram, CBC, Kidney and Liver Function Tests, Coagulation Profile, Pulmonary Function Test
Treatment / Procedure Estimate
Estimated cost in India: $8,500 - $14,000
Stay in India
Pre-procedure stay (outside hospital): ~2 days
Hospitalisation: ~7-9 days
Recovery period (outside hospital): ~15-20 days recommended
Total stay: approx 25-30 days
Usually Included in Hospital Package
- Pre-operative cardiac evaluation and anesthesia consultation
- Surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass and valve implant
- ICU stay and post-operative monitoring
- Standard mechanical or bioprosthetic valve device
- In-hospital medications and nursing care
- One follow-up cardiology consultation
Usually Not Included
- International and domestic travel costs
- Visa and medical visa extension fees
- Accommodation for patient attendant/companion
- Advanced or imported premium valve upgrades
- Post-discharge lifelong anticoagulation medication
Recovery and follow-up
Patients typically stay in India for 3-4 weeks post-procedure for wound healing, cardiac rehabilitation, and follow-up echocardiograms before being cleared to fly home, with full recovery and return to normal activity taking 6-12 weeks depending on the approach used.
Risks
As with any heart valve procedure, risks may include bleeding, infection, arrhythmia, stroke, valve leakage, or the need for a permanent pacemaker; these risks are carefully assessed and minimized through pre-operative evaluation and experienced surgical teams.
Alternatives
Depending on disease severity and patient risk profile, alternatives may include balloon aortic valvuloplasty for symptomatic relief, medical management of symptoms, or continued monitoring in mild, asymptomatic cases; however, valve replacement remains the definitive treatment for severe symptomatic aortic valve disease.
What we need to prepare a formal estimate
Share whatever you have — the care team will confirm the final checklist after reviewing your case.
Reports required
- Recent 2D Echocardiogram report
- ECG report
- Coronary Angiogram (if performed)
- CT scan of chest/aorta (if available)
- Blood test reports (CBC, kidney and liver function)
- List of current medications
- Cardiologist consultation notes/referral letter
- Any prior cardiac surgery or catheterization records
Patient information needed
- Patient's age and full medical history
- Current symptoms (breathlessness, chest pain, fainting episodes)
- History of heart failure, diabetes, hypertension, or kidney disease
- Details of any prior heart surgery or valve procedures
- Current medications, especially blood thinners
- Smoking or alcohol history
- Known allergies
- Family history of heart valve disease
Costs shown are indicative planning estimates based on typical pricing across leading Indian hospitals. They are not a quote — actual pricing depends on your case complexity, hospital choice, and length of stay. Share your reports for a personalized estimate.
How this directory is built
Doctors are matched using the specialty, location, condition (Aortic Valve Replacement) and procedure (Aortic Valve Replacement) recorded in their profiles. Inclusion is not an endorsement and does not guarantee a treatment outcome.
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Common questions
FAQs about Aortic Valve Replacement in India
What is Aortic Valve Disease?
Aortic valve disease is a condition in which the valve controlling blood flow from the heart into the main artery of the body (the aorta) becomes narrowed, leaky, or both, impairing the heart's ability to pump blood efficiently.
What are the symptoms and health risks of Aortic Valve Disease?
Common symptoms include chest pain or tightness, unexplained shortness of breath on exertion, dizziness, fainting episodes (syncope), and progressive fatigue or reduced exercise tolerance — all of which may worsen as the disease advances. In some patients, significant valve disease is present before any noticeable symptoms appear, which is why routine monitoring matters. Experiencing any of these symptoms does not confirm a diagnosis, and a qualified clinician must evaluate their cause.
How is Aortic Valve Disease diagnosed?
Diagnosis typically begins with a detailed clinical history and physical examination, including listening for characteristic heart murmurs. Echocardiography (an ultrasound of the heart) is the cornerstone investigation and allows specialists to measure valve area, pressure gradients across the valve, and the degree of regurgitation — findings that are graded as mild, moderate, or severe to guide management decisions. Additional tests such as an ECG, chest X-ray, cardiac MRI, or CT angiography may be requested depending on the clinical picture and whether an interventional procedure is being considered.
How is Aortic Valve Disease treated?
Treatment depends on the severity of valve disease, the presence and progression of symptoms, and the patient's overall heart function and health status — all determined through individual clinical assessment. Mild to moderate disease without significant symptoms is often managed with regular monitoring and medical therapy, while severe or symptomatic disease typically requires a procedural intervention such as surgical aortic valve replacement or, where appropriate, a transcatheter approach (TAVR/TAVI). The timing and choice of treatment are decisions made between the patient and their specialist team, based on the complete clinical picture.
Can Aortic Valve Disease be treated without a procedure?
For patients with mild or moderate aortic valve disease, a non-procedural pathway of regular echocardiographic surveillance and medical management (such as treating coexisting high blood pressure, managing cardiovascular risk factors, and prompt treatment of any arrhythmias) can be appropriate. However, it is important to understand that medications do not reverse or halt the structural progression of valve disease itself; once disease reaches a severe stage with symptoms or measurable decline in heart function, procedural intervention is generally necessary and non-surgical management alone is unlikely to be sufficient.
When is Aortic Valve Replacement considered for Aortic Valve Disease?
Aortic Valve Replacement may be considered only when it is appropriate for the confirmed diagnosis and the expected benefit outweighs the individual risks. The decision may depend on symptom severity, investigation results, previous treatment, overall health and the patient's goals. A specialist should discuss alternatives and recovery before any procedure is planned.
Which doctor treats Aortic Valve Disease?
Aortic valve disease is typically evaluated and managed by a cardiologist, often with subspecialty expertise in echocardiography or structural heart disease, and a cardiothoracic or cardiac surgeon for patients who may need surgical valve replacement. For patients being considered for transcatheter procedures (TAVR/TAVI), assessment and treatment are ideally carried out by a dedicated Heart Team — a multidisciplinary group including an interventional cardiologist and a cardiothoracic surgeon working together.
How do I choose a doctor for Aortic Valve Disease?
When comparing providers, look for a centre with demonstrable volume and experience in both surgical and transcatheter aortic valve procedures, access to a formal multidisciplinary Heart Team, and a structured programme for pre-procedural imaging assessment and long-term post-procedural follow-up.
What documents do international patients need to share for a medical evaluation?
Share a concise medical summary, symptom timeline, previous diagnoses, investigation and imaging reports, procedure or biopsy reports where relevant, current medicines, allergies and related treatment records. Provide clear copies with translations when needed. The reviewing doctor may request additional information before giving an opinion.
How does GAF Healthcare help international patients plan treatment in India?
Our care coordination team can review the initial information, help identify suitable doctors and hospitals, request a medical opinion where available, explain next steps and indicative cost information, and support practical planning before travel. A remote opinion does not replace an in-person examination or emergency care.