Dr. Murtaza Ahmed Chisti

Qualification and Experience

Dr. Murtaza is currently the Director of Adult Cardiac Surgery & Heart Lung Transplant at Artemis Hospital. In 1981, he completed his MBBS from the University of Kashmir, and in 1987, he was awarded MS in General Surgery by the University of Kashmir. He completed his M.Ch. in Cardio-Thoracic and Vascular Surgery from Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology, Trivandrum in 1990. With more than 30 years of experience, Dr. Murtaza was associated with various hospitals of repute such as Sigma Heart Institute, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, and Kota Heart Institute. He is one of the best cardiac surgeons in India, and most sought after as well.

Contribution to medical science

Dr. Murtaza is an expert in adult cardiac surgery and performed more than 6000 complex cardiac surgeries. He was awarded a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery from St. Mary's Hospital, USA, Royal Perth Hospital, Australia, and Prince Henry and Prince of Wales hospitals, Australia. He was awarded a certificate of excellence from the Rajasthan Government for his outstanding contribution to organ transplants. His works have been published in various reputed journals related to cardiology and thoracic surgery. His area of specialization includes Total Arterial Re-vascularization, Complex and re-operative coronary Surgery, Surgery of the Aorta, Mechanical Circulatory Support and Heart and Lung Transplantation.