Best Doctors for Heart Valve Replacement in India

Compare 27 cardiothoracic & vascular surgery specialists in India across 11 hospitals, then reach out for a personal consultation.

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27 cardiothoracic & vascular surgery specialists in our India network are listed for heart valve replacement, across 5 cities (Delhi NCR, Chennai, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad), at 11 hospitals, with 8–45 years of listed experience among them.

This page lists the cardiothoracic & vascular surgery doctors in our directory for heart valve replacement in India, drawn from hospitals including Medanta - The Medicity, Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Wockhardt Hospital, Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road and others. Doctors are listed across Delhi NCR, Chennai, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad. Each listing links through to the doctor's full profile page.

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GAF Healthcare currently lists 27 cardiothoracic & vascular surgery specialists for heart valve replacement across 11 hospitals in Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, Mumbai, with 8–45 years of listed experience. Treatment costs vary by hospital, surgeon and individual case, with a typical hospital stay of 7–9 days.

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Dr. Girinath M R Featured

Dr. Girinath M R

MBBS, M.S., M.Ch.
Senior Consultant — Cardiac Surgery · Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Apollo Hospitals Chennai, India45+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 45+ years of experience in Cardiothoracic Surgeon
  • Performs Heart Valve Replacement Surgery
  • Senior Consultant – Cardiac Surgery, Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai
  • Extensive cardiothoracic and vascular surgery practice spanning 45+ years in Chennai
Expertise & Procedures
  • Heart Valve Replacement Surgery
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
  • Minimally Invasive Coronary Artery Bypass
  • Heart Valve Repair Surgery
  • Double Valve Replacement
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Heart Valve Replacement: Listed on ProfileCardiothoracic Surgeon Experience: 45+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospitals
Dr. Subhash Kumar Sinha

Dr. Subhash Kumar Sinha

MBBS, MS, MCh, MBA
Visiting Consultant — Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery · Cardiac Surgeon
Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket New Delhi, India42+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 42+ years of experience in Cardiac Surgeon
  • Performs Heart Valve Replacement
  • Visiting Consultant — Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi
  • Senior Director — Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi
Expertise & Procedures
  • Heart Valve Replacement
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
  • Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
  • Beating Heart Surgery
  • Aortic Root Replacement
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Heart Valve Replacement: Listed on ProfileCardiac Surgeon Experience: 42+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket
Dr. Ramesh Kumar Bapna

Dr. Ramesh Kumar Bapna

MBBS, MS, MCh
Senior Director — Cardiac Surgery · Cardiac Surgeon
Medanta - The Medicity Gurugram, India38+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 38+ years of experience in Cardiac Surgeon
  • Performs Heart Valve Replacement and Repair
  • Senior Director — Cardiac Surgery, Medanta - The Medicity, Gurugram, Present
  • Senior Director — Cardiac Care, Medanta - The Medicity, Gurugram, Present
Expertise & Procedures
  • Heart Valve Replacement and Repair
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
  • Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Surgery
  • Redo CABG and Complex Redo Surgery
  • Trans Myocardial Revascularization (TMR)
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Heart Valve Replacement: Listed on ProfileCardiac Surgeon Experience: 38+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Medanta - The Medicity
Dr. Mukesh Goel

Dr. Mukesh Goel

MBBS, MS, MCh
Senior Consultant — Cardiac Surgery · Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital New Delhi, India37+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 37+ years of experience in Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon
  • Performs Heart Valve Replacement Surgery
  • Senior Consultant, Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery — Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
  • Consultant Cardiac Surgeon — Escorts Heart Institute & Research Centre, Delhi
Expertise & Procedures
  • Heart Valve Replacement Surgery
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
  • Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS)
  • Heart Valve Repair Surgery
  • Aortic Root Replacement
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Heart Valve Replacement: Listed on ProfileCardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon Experience: 37+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
Dr. Z S Meharwal

Dr. Z S Meharwal

MBBS, MS, MCh, MNAMS
Chairman & Head — Adult Cardiac Surgery, Heart Transplantation and VAD Program · Cardiac Surgeon
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute New Delhi, India37+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 37+ years of experience in Cardiac Surgeon
  • Performs Heart Valve Replacement
  • Chairman and Head, Adult Cardiac Surgery, Heart Transplantation and VAD Program — Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi — Present
  • Founding Member, Cardiac Surgery Team — Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi
Expertise & Procedures
  • Heart Valve Replacement
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
  • Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
  • Heart Valve Repair
  • Double and Multiple Valve Surgery
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Heart Valve Replacement: Listed on ProfileCardiac Surgeon Experience: 37+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Fortis Escorts Heart Institute
Dr. Raju Vyas

Dr. Raju Vyas

MBBS, MS, MCh
Director — Cardio Thoracic Vascular Surgery · Cardiac Surgeon
Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh New Delhi, India35+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 35+ years of experience in Cardiac Surgeon
  • Performs Heart Valve Replacement Surgery
  • Director — Cardio Thoracic Vascular Surgery, Fortis Hospital Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi
  • Cardiac Surgeon with 35+ years of experience in adult cardiac surgery
Expertise & Procedures
  • Heart Valve Replacement Surgery
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
  • Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
  • Heart Valve Repair Surgery
  • Beating Heart Bypass Surgery
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Heart Valve Replacement: Listed on ProfileCardiac Surgeon Experience: 35+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh
Dr. Dillip Kumar Mishra

Dr. Dillip Kumar Mishra

MBBS, MS, M.Ch
Senior Consultant — Cardiac Surgery · Cardiac Surgeon
Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road Chennai, India33+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 33+ years of experience in Cardiac Surgeon
  • Performs Heart Valve Replacement Surgery
  • Senior Consultant, Cardiac Surgery — Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai — Present
  • 33+ years of active practice in cardiac sciences and advanced surgical intervention
Expertise & Procedures
  • Heart Valve Replacement Surgery
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
  • Heart Valve Repair Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
  • Double Valve Replacement
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Heart Valve Replacement: Listed on ProfileCardiac Surgeon Experience: 33+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Agarwal

Dr. Sanjay Kumar Agarwal

MBBS, MS, M.Ch (CVTS)
Cardiac Surgeon — Cardiac Surgery · Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon
Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills Hyderabad, India30+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 30+ years of experience in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon
  • Performs Heart Valve Replacement Surgery
  • Cardiac Surgeon, Apollo Health City, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad — Present
  • Senior Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon, Apollo Hospital, Hyderabad — 30+ years of clinical practice
Expertise & Procedures
  • Heart Valve Replacement Surgery
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) — on-pump and off-pump
  • Minimally Invasive Coronary Bypass Surgery
  • Heart Valve Repair and Reconstruction
  • Aortic Root Replacement
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Heart Valve Replacement: Listed on ProfileCardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon Experience: 30+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills
Dr. Naveen Saraf

Dr. Naveen Saraf

MBBS, MS, MCh
Director — Department of Adult Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery · Cardiac Surgeon
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute New Delhi, India28+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 28+ years of experience in Cardiac Surgeon
  • Performs Heart Valve Replacement Surgery
  • Director, Department of Adult Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi — Present
  • Cardiac Surgeon, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla, New Delhi — Over 28 years of practice
Expertise & Procedures
  • Heart Valve Replacement Surgery
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
  • Redo Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
  • Heart Valve Repair Surgery
  • Double Valve Replacement
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Heart Valve Replacement: Listed on ProfileCardiac Surgeon Experience: 28+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Fortis Escorts Heart Institute
Dr. Milind Padmakar Hote

Dr. Milind Padmakar Hote

MBBS, MS, MCh
Director — Adult Cardiac Surgery · Cardiac Surgeon
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute Delhi NCR, India27+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 27+ years of experience in Cardiac Surgeon
  • Performs Heart Valve Replacement Surgery
  • Director — Adult Cardiac Surgery, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Delhi NCR, Present
  • Senior Consultant Cardiac Surgeon, Fortis Healthcare, Delhi NCR
Expertise & Procedures
  • Heart Valve Replacement Surgery
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
  • Minimally Invasive CABG
  • Heart Valve Repair Surgery
  • Double and Multiple Valve Replacement
View all procedures →
Heart Valve Replacement: Listed on ProfileCardiac Surgeon Experience: 27+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Fortis Escorts Heart Institute
About the Procedure

What is Heart Valve Replacement?

Replace damaged heart valves using advanced minimally invasive techniques. Performed by internationally trained cardiac surgeons at JCI-accredited hospitals.

Who may be considered?

Heart 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 exact approach, preparation, and aftercare plan are selected after a specialist reviews the patient's records, diagnosis, and treatment goals.

Standard treatment pathway

Case dependent

The exact approach, preparation, and aftercare plan are selected after a specialist reviews the patient's records, diagnosis, and treatment goals.

Comprehensive Investigations

Estimated cost: To be confirmed after records review

Required investigations vary with the patient's diagnosis, medical history, treatment approach, and hospital protocol. Our team confirms the appropriate checklist after reviewing the clinical records.

Treatment / Procedure Estimate

Estimated cost in India: Request a personalised estimate

Stay in India

Pre-procedure stay (outside hospital): To be confirmed
Hospitalisation: To be confirmed
Recovery period (outside hospital): To be confirmed
Total stay: To be confirmed

Usually Included in Hospital Package

  • Clinical assessment and treatment planning, as confirmed in the personalised plan
  • The procedure and hospital services specifically listed in the confirmed package

Usually Not Included

  • Travel, accommodation, visa, and other non-clinical services unless explicitly included in the quote
  • Additional investigations or treatment outside the confirmed plan

Recovery and follow-up

Recovery and follow-up vary by procedure and individual health. Your treating team should provide personalised instructions before and after travel.

Risks

Risks vary by procedure and individual health. Ask the surgeon to explain the risks specific to you before deciding.

Alternatives

Non-surgical options or other procedures may be available depending on the diagnosis. Discuss the alternatives, risks and benefits with a qualified specialist.

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.

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How we selected these doctors

A doctor appears on this page when their listed specialty maps to Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery and their profile names heart valve replacement (or a matching term) among the procedures they perform. Doctors are not ranked by a proprietary "best" score — the order follows years of listed experience (highest first), the same field shown on each doctor's profile. This page does not display aggregate star ratings.

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Leading Hospitals for Heart Valve Replacement in India

Medanta - The Medicity🇮🇳 Gurgaon, India
Starting from$6,000

Medanta - The Medicity

Est. 2009 JCI · NABH
Heart Valve ReplacementCardiothoracic & Vascular SurgeryCardiac SurgeryCardiology
9+
Doctors for Heart Valve Replacement
4.9
2150 reviews
1600+
Beds
17+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Anurag GoyalDr. Deepak AggarwalDr. Indivar Upadhyay
+6 more
Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road🇮🇳 Chennai, India
Starting from$6,000

Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road

Est. 1983 JCI · NABH
Heart Valve ReplacementCardiothoracic & Vascular SurgeryCardiac SurgeryCardiology
2+
Doctors for Heart Valve Replacement
4.7
125 reviews
560+
Beds
43+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Dillip Kumar MishraDr. Girinath M R
Wockhardt Hospital🇮🇳 Mumbai, India
Starting from$6,000

Wockhardt Hospital

Est. 2014 NABH · JCI
Heart Valve ReplacementCardiothoracic & Vascular SurgeryCardiac SurgeryCardiology
2+
Doctors for Heart Valve Replacement
4.4
30 reviews
350+
Beds
12+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Gulshan RohraDr. Mangesh Kohale
Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road🇮🇳 Bangalore, India
Starting from$6,000

Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road

Est. 2007 JCI · NABH
Heart Valve ReplacementCardiothoracic & Vascular SurgeryCardiac SurgeryCardiology
1+
Doctors for Heart Valve Replacement
4.2
25 reviews
250+
Beds
19+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Manoj Kumar S P
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute🇮🇳 New Delhi, India
Starting from$6,000

Fortis Escorts Heart Institute

Est. 1988 JCI · NABH
Heart Valve ReplacementCardiothoracic & Vascular SurgeryCardiac SurgeryCardiology
3+
Doctors for Heart Valve Replacement
4.5
24 reviews
310+
Beds
38+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Milind Padmakar HoteDr. Naveen SarafDr. Z S Meharwal
Apollo Hospitals🇮🇳 New Delhi, India
Starting from$6,000

Apollo Hospitals

Est. 1983 JCI · NABH
Heart Valve ReplacementCardiothoracic & Vascular SurgeryCardiac SurgeryCardiology
2+
Doctors for Heart Valve Replacement
4.9
1240 reviews
1000+
Beds
43+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Mukesh GoelDr. Swapnadeep Roy
Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills🇮🇳 Hyderabad, India
Starting from$6,000

Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills

Est. 1988 JCI · NABH
Heart Valve ReplacementCardiothoracic & Vascular SurgeryCardiac SurgeryCardiology
4+
Doctors for Heart Valve Replacement
4.1
44 reviews
550+
Beds
38+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Nagesh AyalasomayajulaDr. Sachin SanagarDr. Sanjay Kumar Agarwal
+1 more
Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh🇮🇳 Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi, India
Starting from$6,000

Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh

Est. 2010 NABH · JCI
Heart Valve ReplacementCardiothoracic & Vascular SurgeryCardiac SurgeryCardiology
1+
Doctors for Heart Valve Replacement
4.5
68 reviews
262+
Beds
16+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Raju Vyas
Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket🇮🇳 New Delhi, India
Starting from$6,000

Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket

Est. 2005 NABH · JCI
Heart Valve ReplacementCardiothoracic & Vascular SurgeryCardiac SurgeryCardiology
1+
Doctors for Heart Valve Replacement
3.8
49 reviews
539+
Beds
21+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Subhash Kumar Sinha

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Our methodology

How GAF Healthcare selects doctors

Doctors may be included when they meet relevant criteria for heart valve replacement. This is a transparent listing methodology, not a clinical recommendation or paid ranking:

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Relevant specialty

cardiothoracic & vascular surgery expertise is mapped from the doctor's listed specialty and profile information.

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Procedure relevance

heart valve replacement is listed among the doctor's procedures or areas of expertise, using matching terms where appropriate.

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Hospital affiliation

The doctor is currently affiliated with a recognised hospital in the GAF directory. Hospital details and availability can change, so confirm them before booking.

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Professional experience

Experience is displayed from the doctor's available professional profile and is used as the ordering signal when the page lists doctors.

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Data verification

Doctor and hospital information is checked against the records available to GAF and updated when new information is supplied. It is not a substitute for confirming credentials directly.

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No paid ranking

Being featured does not automatically mean the doctor is ranked number one. GAF does not sell position on this page.

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Discover the Top Doctors for Heart Valve Replacement in India

This page lists 27 cardiothoracic & vascular surgery specialists who perform heart valve replacement across 11 hospitals in India, so you can compare experience and hospital affiliation in one place.

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We provide a single, itemised quote covering the doctor's fee, hospital charges and stay — no hidden fees, and there's no charge for requesting an estimate. Use our cost calculator alongside this page for a first estimate.

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Once you choose a doctor, we help arrange the medical visa invitation letter, hotel or serviced-apartment booking near the hospital, airport pickup and transport to your appointments.

On-the-Ground and Language Support

A dedicated, language-speaking companion can accompany you to appointments, and our team stays in touch after you return home to check on your recovery.

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Common Questions

Frequently asked questions about Heart Valve Replacement in India

How many cardiothoracic & vascular surgery doctors are listed for heart valve replacement in India?
27 doctors in our India directory currently list heart valve replacement among their procedures.
How do you choose which cardiothoracic & vascular surgery doctors to list?
A doctor appears on this page when their listed specialty maps to Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery and their profile names heart valve replacement (or a matching term) among the procedures they perform. Doctors are not ranked by a proprietary "best" score — the order follows years of listed experience (highest first), the same field shown on each doctor's profile. This page does not display aggregate star ratings.
Can I compare the listed cardiothoracic & vascular surgery doctors before booking?
Yes. Review each profile's listed experience, qualifications, procedures and hospital affiliation, then discuss your reports and options with a qualified doctor before making a decision.
Do the listed doctors treat patients from outside India?
International-patient availability can differ by doctor and hospital. Contact the care team to confirm language support, appointment timing and whether the doctor can review your reports remotely.
Can I request a second opinion from a doctor on this page?
You can ask for a records review or second opinion through the enquiry form. The doctor must assess your reports and history before giving advice; this page is not a diagnosis.
What is heart valve replacement?
Heart Valve Replacement is a medical procedure whose exact approach depends on the diagnosis, anatomy, previous treatment and overall health. A qualified specialist should explain whether it is appropriate for you.
Who may be considered for heart valve replacement?
Suitability is decided after a specialist reviews your symptoms, diagnosis, investigations, medicines and medical history. The same procedure is not suitable for every patient.
What tests are usually reviewed before heart valve replacement?
The required review varies by case and may include existing imaging, laboratory results, pathology or other specialist reports. Your treating team will confirm which tests are needed rather than relying on a fixed list.
How long does recovery from heart valve replacement take?
Recovery depends on the approach, the reason for treatment and your health. Ask the treating hospital for a personalised hospital stay, follow-up and return-to-activity plan.
What alternatives or risks should I discuss for heart valve replacement?
Ask a qualified specialist about procedure-specific risks, expected benefits and possible non-surgical or alternative approaches. These cannot be determined safely from the procedure name alone.
How much does heart valve replacement cost in India?
Cost varies by hospital, city and individual case. Use our cost calculator for a personalized estimate — see the link on this page.
What can change the cost of heart valve replacement?
The hospital, surgeon, procedure approach, investigations, medicines, length of stay and any treatment for complications can affect the final quote. Request an itemised estimate after records review.
Which cities in India have cardiothoracic & vascular surgery doctors listed for this procedure?
Delhi NCR, Chennai, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad. Use the city links on this page to view doctors in a specific city.
What should international patients send before travelling for heart valve replacement?
Send relevant reports, scans, pathology results, medication details and a clear medical history for review. The care team can then ask the hospital what additional information or tests are required.
Can GAF Healthcare help with travel and hospital coordination?
Our coordination team can explain the next steps and available support, including appointment communication and travel planning. Visa, transport and accommodation arrangements depend on the patient's case and confirmed hospital plan.
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