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About Heart Transplantation doctors in India
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Heart Transplantation 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. 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. Yugal Kishore Mishra
MBBS, MS (Surgery), Ph.D (Cardiovascular Surgery)
Chairman — Manipal Institute of Cardiac Sciences · Specialty: Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon
Manipal Hospital Dwarka New Delhi, India30+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 30+ years of experience in Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon
- Chairman, Manipal Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Manipal Hospital Dwarka, New Delhi — Present
- Senior Consultant Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon, Manipal Hospital Dwarka, New Delhi
Expertise & Procedures
- Robotic-assisted coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
- Minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass (MIDCAB)
- Robotic valve repair and replacement
- Heart transplantation
- Ventricular assist device (VAD) implantation
Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon Experience: 30+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Manipal Hospital DwarkaHospital accreditation: NABH, NABL
Dr. Ajay Kaul
MBBS, MS, MCh, Fellowship in Heart & Lung Transplant, Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
Chairman — Cardiac Sciences & Cardiac Surgery · Specialty: Cardiac Surgeon
Fortis Hospital Noida, Delhi NCR, India38+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 38+ years of experience in Cardiac Surgeon
- Chairman, Cardiac Sciences & Cardiac Surgery, Fortis Hospital, Noida — Present
- Cardiac Surgeon specializing in advanced cardiothoracic procedures, 38+ years of practice
Expertise & Procedures
- Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
- Minimally invasive coronary artery bypass
- Heart valve repair and replacement
- Aortic valve replacement (TAVR and surgical)
- Mitral valve repair
Cardiac Surgeon Experience: 38+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Fortis HospitalHospital accreditation: NABH, JCI
Dr. Anil Bhan
MCh, MS, MBBS
Chairman — Cardiac Surgery, Heart Transplant, and Cardiac Care · Specialty: Cardiac Surgeon
Medanta - The Medicity Gurugram, India38+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 38+ years of experience in Cardiac Surgeon
- Chairman — Cardiac Surgery, Heart Transplant, and Cardiac Care, Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram
- Founding member and key architect of cardiac surgical programmes at Puttaparthi (1992), Whitefield (2001), and Max Heart and Vascular Institute Saket (2004)
Expertise & Procedures
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
- Heart Valve Repair and Replacement Surgery
- Aortic Root and Aortic Aneurysm Surgery
- Heart Transplantation
- Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
Cardiac Surgeon Experience: 38+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Medanta - The MedicityHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Biswarup Purkayastha
MEBCTS, ELSO Level 1 & 101 Certification, Greenlane Fellowship in Adult Cardiothoracic Surgery and Heart-Lung Transplants, Training
Consultant — Heart & Lung Transplant and Vascular Surgery · Specialty: Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon
Artemis Hospital Gurgaon, India15+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 15+ years of experience in Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon
- Consultant Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon, Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon, India — Present
- Greenlane Fellowship in Adult Cardiothoracic Surgery and Heart-Lung Transplants, Auckland, New Zealand
Expertise & Procedures
- Heart Transplantation
- Lung Transplantation
- Heart-Lung Combined Transplant
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
- Heart Valve Repair and Replacement
Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon Experience: 15+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Artemis HospitalHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Sameer Kumar
MBBS, MS General Surgery, MCh Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery, Reev H Betts Fellowship in Paediatric Cardiac Surgery, Clinical Fellow in Heart & Lung Transplant
Clinical Director & HOD — Cardiothoracic Surgery · Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Marengo Asia Hospitals Gurugram, India38+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 38+ years of experience in Cardiothoracic Surgeon
- Clinical Director & Head of Department, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Marengo Asia Hospitals, Gurugram, India — Present
- Clinical Director & Head of Department, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Marengo Asia Hospitals, Faridabad, India — Recent affiliation
Expertise & Procedures
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
- Minimally Invasive CABG
- Aortic Valve Replacement and Repair
- Mitral Valve Replacement and Repair
- Heart Transplantation
Cardiothoracic Surgeon Experience: 38+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Marengo Asia HospitalsHospital accreditation: NABH, NABL
Hospitals where these doctors practise
🇮🇳 New Delhi, IndiaStarting from$60,000
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute
Est. 1988
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Heart TransplantationCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
4+
Doctors for Heart Transplantation
4.5
24 reviews
310+
Beds
38+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 New Delhi, IndiaStarting from$60,000
BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital
Est. 1959
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Heart TransplantationCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
1+
Doctors for Heart Transplantation
3.8
48 reviews
650+
Beds
67+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 New Delhi, IndiaStarting from$60,000
Manipal Hospitals Dwarka
Est. 2017
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationNABL — National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories accreditation
Heart TransplantationCardiologyOncologyOrthopedics
1+
Doctors for Heart Transplantation
4.4
54 reviews
380+
Beds
9+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Noida, IndiaStarting from$60,000
Fortis Hospital, Noida
Est. 2004
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationJCI — Joint Commission International accreditation
Heart TransplantationCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
1+
Doctors for Heart Transplantation
4.5
88 reviews
236+
Beds
22+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Gurgaon, IndiaStarting from$60,000
Medanta - The Medicity
Est. 2009
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Heart TransplantationCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
4+
Doctors for Heart Transplantation
4.9
2150 reviews
1600+
Beds
17+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Gurgaon, IndiaStarting from$60,000
Artemis Hospital
Est. 2007
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Heart TransplantationCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
2+
Doctors for Heart Transplantation
4.9
64 reviews
750+
Beds
19+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Sector 56, Gurgaon, IndiaStarting from$60,000
Marengo Asia Hospitals Gurgaon
Est. 1995
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationNABL — National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories accreditation
Heart TransplantationCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
1+
Doctors for Heart Transplantation
4.4
103 reviews
110+
Beds
31+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Faridabad, IndiaStarting from$60,000
Marengo Asia Hospitals
Est. 2007
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationNABL — National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories accreditation
Heart TransplantationCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
1+
Doctors for Heart Transplantation
4.4
54 reviews
450+
Beds
19+
Years Since Founded
Why consider treatment in India?
Many international patients consider India for heart failure 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 Heart Transplantation?
Heart transplantation is a major surgical procedure in which a diseased, failing heart is replaced with a healthy donor heart, offering a life-saving option for patients with end-stage heart failure who have not responded to medications, devices, or other surgical treatments. It is recommended only after thorough evaluation confirms no other therapy can adequately restore heart function. The procedure requires a multidisciplinary team, a matched donor organ, and lifelong post-transplant care including immunosuppression.
Who may be considered?
Heart Transplantation 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 diseased heart is removed and replaced with a donor heart in the normal anatomical position, using the bicaval or biatrial surgical technique on cardiopulmonary bypass.
2 approaches available for this procedure:
Orthotopic Heart Transplantation (Standard Technique)
Most CommonThe diseased heart is removed and replaced with a donor heart in the normal anatomical position, using the bicaval or biatrial surgical technique on cardiopulmonary bypass.
Comprehensive Investigations
Estimated cost: $2,000 - $5,000
ECG, echocardiography, right and left heart catheterization, chest X-ray, CT chest, blood group and tissue typing (HLA), CBC, kidney and liver function tests, viral serology (HIV, Hepatitis B/C), PRA antibody screening, pulmonary function tests, cardiopulmonary exercise test
Treatment / Procedure Estimate
Estimated cost in India: $60,000 - $120,000
Stay in India
Pre-procedure stay (outside hospital): ~5-7 days
Hospitalisation: ~21-28 days
Recovery period (outside hospital): ~90 days recommended
Total stay: approx 120 days
Usually Included in Hospital Package
- Pre-transplant cardiac and immunological evaluation
- Donor matching and organ procurement coordination
- Surgeon, anesthetist and transplant team fees
- ICU and ward stay with post-op monitoring
- Initial immunosuppressive medications during admission
- Endomyocardial biopsy for rejection monitoring
Usually Not Included
- Organ procurement/donor organ costs where applicable by law
- Long-term outpatient immunosuppressive medications
- International travel and visa costs
- Extended ICU stay due to complications
- Post-discharge accommodation for follow-up visits
Recovery and follow-up
Recovery involves an extended hospital stay for close monitoring of graft function and rejection, followed by 2-3 months of outpatient recovery with frequent endomyocardial biopsies, blood tests, and cardiac rehabilitation; lifelong immunosuppressive therapy and regular follow-up are essential.
Risks
Heart transplantation carries risks including organ rejection, infection due to immunosuppression, bleeding, blood clots, and long-term complications such as kidney impairment or coronary allograft vasculopathy.
Alternatives
Alternatives may include optimized medical therapy for heart failure, implantation of a long-term ventricular assist device (VAD) as destination therapy, or cardiac resynchronization therapy, depending on the patient's overall condition and eligibility for transplant.
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 echocardiography report
- Cardiac catheterization/angiography results
- ECG and Holter monitoring reports
- Chest X-ray and CT chest
- Complete blood count (CBC) and metabolic panel
- Kidney and liver function tests
- Viral serology reports (HIV, Hepatitis B/C)
- Detailed heart failure history and current medication list
Patient information needed
- Full name, age, and nationality
- Current NYHA heart failure class and symptoms
- History of prior cardiac surgeries or device implants
- List of current medications and dosages
- Blood group and any known allergies
- History of diabetes, kidney disease, or other comorbidities
- Availability of a caregiver/companion for extended stay
- Insurance or funding arrangement details
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 (Heart Transplantation) and procedure (Heart Transplantation) recorded in their profiles. Inclusion is not an endorsement and does not guarantee a treatment outcome.
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Common questions
FAQs about Heart Transplantation in India
What is Heart Failure?
Heart failure occurs when the heart cannot pump or fill with blood effectively enough to sustain normal bodily function, causing fluid to back up into the lungs or body tissues. It is not a single disease but a clinical syndrome with multiple underlying causes and varying degrees of severity.
What are the symptoms and health risks of Heart Failure?
Common symptoms include breathlessness at rest or on exertion, persistent fatigue, swelling of the legs and ankles, rapid or irregular heartbeat, and difficulty lying flat due to breathing discomfort. In more advanced cases, people may experience sudden weight gain from fluid retention, reduced ability to exercise, and episodes of severe breathlessness at night. These symptoms can overlap with many other conditions, so their presence alone is not sufficient to establish a diagnosis of heart failure.
How is Heart Failure diagnosed?
Heart failure is typically assessed using a combination of clinical history, physical examination, blood tests (including natriuretic peptide levels such as BNP or NT-proBNP), a 12-lead electrocardiogram, and echocardiography to measure heart structure and pumping function. The ejection fraction — a key measure of how much blood the left ventricle pumps with each beat — is central to classification: heart failure may be categorised as HFrEF (reduced ejection fraction, generally below 40%), HFmrEF (mildly reduced, 40–49%), or HFpEF (preserved ejection fraction, 50% or above). Additional investigations such as cardiac MRI, coronary angiography, or exercise stress testing may be requested depending on the suspected underlying cause and the individual's overall clinical picture.
How is Heart Failure treated?
Treatment for heart failure is tailored to the underlying cause, ejection fraction category, symptom severity, and the presence of complications such as arrhythmias or valve disease. For many patients, a combination of guideline-directed medical therapy and lifestyle changes forms the cornerstone of long-term management, while others may require device-based or surgical interventions. Procedures available for eligible patients include implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) implantation, cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT or CRT-D) to improve the heart's coordination, left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation as a bridge to transplant or as destination therapy, and heart transplantation for carefully selected patients with end-stage disease.
Can Heart Failure be treated without a procedure?
For most patients, non-procedural management is the primary or initial approach and includes evidence-based medications — such as ACE inhibitors, ARNIs, beta-blockers, mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists, and SGLT2 inhibitors — alongside dietary sodium and fluid restriction, graded physical activity or cardiac rehabilitation, and close monitoring of weight and symptoms. Regular follow-up is critical because heart failure is a dynamic condition that may require adjustments to therapy over time. Non-surgical management alone may not be sufficient for patients with severely reduced heart function, refractory symptoms, or life-threatening arrhythmias, in which case procedural options are evaluated.
When is Heart Transplantation considered for Heart Failure?
Heart Transplantation 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 Heart Failure?
Heart failure is typically managed by a cardiologist with expertise in heart failure and advanced cardiac therapies, often working within a multidisciplinary team. For patients requiring device implantation, surgical intervention, or transplant evaluation, a cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon with relevant experience in these procedures will also be involved in care planning.
How do I choose a doctor for Heart Failure?
When comparing clinicians or centres for heart failure care, it is worth looking at the specialist's experience with your specific ejection fraction category and any coexisting conditions, the centre's access to advanced therapies such as LVAD programmes and transplant services, and whether a dedicated heart failure multidisciplinary team is in place to coordinate ongoing monitoring and 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.