1 cardiovascular surgery specialist in our India network are listed for heart transplant in Mumbai, at 1 hospital, with 28 years of listed experience among them.
This page lists the cardiovascular surgery doctors in our directory for heart transplant in Mumbai, India, drawn from hospitals including Gleneagles Global Hospitals (Global Hospitals). Each listing links through to the doctor's full profile page.
GAF Healthcare currently lists 1 cardiovascular surgery specialist for heart transplant across 1 hospital in Mumbai, with 28–28 years of listed experience. Indicative treatment costs range from $65,000 – $130,000, with a typical hospital stay of 20–30 days.
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FeaturedDr. Swarup Pal
- 28+ years of experience in Cardiac Surgeon
- Performs Heart Transplantation
- Senior Consultant — Cardiac Surgery, Gleneagles Global Hospitals, Mumbai (Parel), Present
- DNB Teacher — Apollo Hospital, Chennai
- Heart Transplantation
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
- Minimally Invasive CABG
- Robotic-Assisted Cardiac Surgery
- Aortic Valve Replacement
What is Heart Transplant?
A heart transplant is a major surgical procedure in which a diseased, failing heart is replaced with a healthy donor heart, typically performed for end-stage heart failure that has not responded to medications, devices, or other surgeries. It is considered when the patient's own heart can no longer sustain adequate circulation despite optimal treatment. The procedure requires lifelong immunosuppression and close post-operative monitoring to prevent organ rejection.
Who may be considered?
Heart Transplant 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 recipient's diseased heart is removed and a donor heart is implanted by separately connecting both the superior and inferior vena cava, preserving the donor's atrial anatomy and improving long-term heart function.
Bicaval Orthotopic Heart Transplant
Most CommonThe recipient's diseased heart is removed and a donor heart is implanted by separately connecting both the superior and inferior vena cava, preserving the donor's atrial anatomy and improving long-term heart function.
Comprehensive Investigations
ECG, 2D Echocardiogram, Cardiac MRI, Right and left heart catheterization, Chest X-ray, CT chest, CBC, Kidney and liver function tests, Blood group and tissue typing (HLA), Viral serology (HIV, Hepatitis B & C), Pulmonary function tests
Treatment / Procedure Estimate
Stay in India
Usually Included in Hospital Package
- Pre-transplant cardiac evaluation and donor matching coordination
- Surgeon, anesthesia and cardiac surgical team fees
- ICU stay and post-operative monitoring
- Immunosuppressive medication initiation and dosing protocol
- Endomyocardial biopsy for rejection surveillance
- Standard room accommodation during hospital stay
Usually Not Included
- Donor heart procurement/allocation charges (regulatory dependent)
- Lifelong immunosuppressive medications after discharge
- International/local flights and visa costs
- Long-term follow-up biopsies and imaging after return home
- Companion accommodation and meals
Recovery and follow-up
Patients typically remain in India for around 3-4 months post-transplant for close monitoring, serial biopsies and immunosuppression titration before being cleared to travel home, after which lifelong cardiology follow-up is essential.
Risks
Key risks include organ rejection, infection due to immunosuppression, bleeding, and long-term complications such as coronary allograft vasculopathy or kidney impairment from medications.
Alternatives
For select patients, alternatives may include a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) as destination therapy or bridge to transplant, optimized medical heart failure therapy, or in rare cases total artificial heart implantation.
What we need to prepare a formal estimate
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Reports required
- Latest 2D echocardiogram and ejection fraction report
- Cardiac catheterization/angiography reports
- Cardiac MRI or CT if performed
- Recent ECG
- Complete blood count and metabolic panel
- Blood group and HLA tissue typing results
- Detailed cardiologist's clinical summary and medication history
- Chest X-ray
Patient information needed
- Full clinical history including cause and stage of heart failure
- Current medications and previous cardiac surgeries or devices (e.g., LVAD)
- Age, weight, height and blood group
- Known allergies and comorbid conditions (diabetes, kidney disease)
- Passport copy for medical visa processing
- Availability of a caregiver/attendant during travel and recovery
- Insurance or funding arrangement details
- Willingness to comply with lifelong immunosuppression and follow-up
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 we selected these doctors
A doctor appears on this page when their listed specialty maps to Cardiovascular Surgery and their profile names heart transplant (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.
Other cardiovascular surgery procedures
Leading Hospitals for Heart Transplant in Mumbai, India
🇮🇳 Parel, Mumbai, IndiaGleneagles Global Hospitals (Global Hospitals)
Curious what heart transplant might cost for your case? Use our cost calculator for a personalized estimate.
How GAF Healthcare selects doctors
Doctors may be included when they meet relevant criteria for heart transplant. This is a transparent listing methodology, not a clinical recommendation or paid ranking:
Relevant specialty
cardiovascular surgery expertise is mapped from the doctor's listed specialty and profile information.
Procedure relevance
heart transplant is listed among the doctor's procedures or areas of expertise, using matching terms where appropriate.
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.
Professional experience
Experience is displayed from the doctor's available professional profile and is used as the ordering signal when the page lists doctors.
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.
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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This page lists 1 cardiovascular surgery specialist who perform heart transplant across 1 hospital in Mumbai, India, so you can compare experience and hospital affiliation in one place.
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Visa, Travel and Stay Coordination
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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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