
Apollo Multispecialty Hospitals, India, Kolkata
Cardiac enterologist • 28 years experience
Hindi Bengali EnglishSushan Mukhopadhyay, MCh, is a Cardiac Surgeon based in Kolkata, India. The doctor has 28 years of professional experience. Sushan Mukhopadhyay areas of expertise include False.
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Metro Hospital, India, Noida
Cardiac enterologist • 17 years experience
Malayalam Hindi EnglishJeewan Pillai, MBBS, is a Cardiac Surgeon based in Noida, India. The doctor has 17 years of professional experience. Jeewan Pillai areas of expertise include False.
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Ruby Hall Clinic, India, Pune
Cardiac enterologist • 45 years experience
Hindi EnglishVinayak Karmarkar, MBBS, is a Cardiac Surgeon based in Pune, India. The doctor has 45 years of professional experience. Vinayak Karmarkar areas of expertise include False.
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Apollo Hospitals, India, Hyderabad
Cardiac enterologist • 15 years experience
English Hindi PahariSanjeev Kumar Khulbey, MCh, is a Cardiac Surgeon based in Hyderabad, India. The doctor has 15 years of professional experience. Sanjeev Kumar Khulbey areas of expertise include False.
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Fortis Memorial Research Institute, India, Gurgaon
Cardiac enterologist • 16 years experience
Hindi EnglishRakesh Kumar Saklani, MCh, is a Cardiac Surgeon based in Gurgaon, India. The doctor has 16 years of professional experience. Rakesh Kumar Saklani areas of expertise include False.
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Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, India, Delhi
Cardiac enterologist • 45 years experience
English HindiAnoop K Ganjoo, MBBS, is a Cardiac Surgeon based in Delhi, India. The doctor has 45 years of professional experience. Anoop K Ganjoo areas of expertise include False.
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Fortis Hospital, India, Kolkata
Cardiologist • 46 years experience
English Hindi BengaliSwapan Sengupta, MBBS, is a Interventional Cardiologist based in Kolkata, India. The doctor has 46 years of professional experience. Swapan Sengupta areas of expertise include Blocked Arteries, Valve Prolapse, Angina, Valve Damage, Coronary Artery Blockage.
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Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, India, Delhi
Cardiac enterologist • 26 years experience
English HindiKewal Krishan, MBBS, is a Cardiac Surgeon based in Delhi, India. The doctor has 26 years of professional experience. Kewal Krishan areas of expertise include False.
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Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, India, Delhi
Cardiac enterologist • 23 years experience
English HindiRaju Vyas, MBBS, is a Cardiac Surgeon based in Delhi, India. The doctor has 23 years of professional experience. Raju Vyas areas of expertise include False.
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Fortis Memorial Research Institute, India, Gurgaon
Cardiac enterologist • 24 years experience
English HindiUdgeath Dhir, MBBS, is a Cardiac Surgeon based in Gurgaon, India. The doctor has 24 years of professional experience. Udgeath Dhir areas of expertise include False.
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Apollo Hospital International Limited, India, Ahmedabad
Cardiac enterologist • 16 years experience
Gujarati English HindiSudhir Adalti, DBN H.S. ( 12. 1993), is a Cardiac Surgeon based in Ahmedabad, India. The doctor has 16 years of professional experience. Sudhir Adalti areas of expertise include False.
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Max Super Specialty Hospital, Vaishali, India, Ghaziabad
Cardiac enterologist • 25 years experience
English HindiVishal Agarwal, MBBS â Aurangabad University (1998), is a Cardiac Surgeon based in Ghaziabad, India. The doctor has 25 years of professional experience. Vishal Agarwal areas of expertise include False.
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Sarvodaya Hospital and Research Centre, India, Faridabad
Cardiac enterologist • 26 years experience
Hindi EnglishSumit Narang, MBBS, is a Cardiac Surgeon based in Faridabad, India. The doctor has 26 years of professional experience. Sumit Narang areas of expertise include False.
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Manipal Hospital, Hebbal, India, Bangalore
Cardiac enterologist • 26 years experience
Hindi EnglishJoseph Xavier, MBBS - St John's Medical College Bangalore - 1987 , is a Cardiac Surgeon based in Bangalore, India. The doctor has 26 years of professional experience. Joseph Xavier areas of expertise include False.
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Adil Sadiq, MBBS, is a Cardiac Surgeon based in Bangalore, India. The doctor has 25 years of professional experience. Adil Sadiq areas of expertise include False.
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Absolutely, many Indian hospitals are equipped with cutting-edge cardiovascular technology for AVR and MVR procedures. This includes advanced robotic-assisted surgeries, real-time 3D transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), and transcatheter options like TAVI/TMVR. They also utilise minimally invasive valve replacement methods and have hybrid operating rooms. Plus, these hospitals often achieve international standards, such as JCI (Joint Commission International) accreditation.
Yes, Indian cardiothoracic surgeons undergo rigorous training in both open and minimally invasive aortic and mitral valve replacement procedures, including complex cases and redo surgeries. Many of them also gain experience overseas, particularly in the United States and Europe, and follow the guidelines set by the European Society of Cardiology and the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association. You can find many leading experts working at top-notch facilities.
Patients dealing with severe valve disease and showing symptoms like these might need to consider valve replacement.
Replacing the valve can lead to significant improvements in symptoms and heart function. When performed by experienced teams and followed up with proper care, this procedure can boost survival rates and enhance quality of life. It can also help restore normal blood flow and prevent complications, even if it doesn't completely "cure" patients with severe heart disease.
India stands out as a centre for advanced cardiac surgeries, such as mechanical and biological valve replacements, TAVI, and redo valve operations. The hospitals there provide comprehensive cardiac care, staffed by highly skilled teams, all at competitive prices. This makes India an attractive option for international patients seeking both quality and value.
Yes, you can connect with a cardiac surgeon online through MediGence before making your trip to India. They provide virtual consultations and second opinion services with leading cardiovascular experts from JCI-accredited hospitals. Scheduling an online appointment is a breeze on the MediGence platform. Additionally, if you'd like to review patient testimonials, simply visit the surgeon’s profile on MediGence. There, you’ll find verified testimonials, success stories, ratings, and all the details about their experience and qualifications.
Check a cardiovascular surgeon's credentials, years of experience, and speciality on the hospital's official website to determine their credibility in India. Ensure they have completed fellowships or advanced training, ideally in the United States, the United Kingdom, or Germany. Verify membership in international organisations like EACTS or STS, or reputable professional associations like the Indian Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery. Seek affiliations with hospitals that have earned JCI accreditation, as this signifies a commitment to international quality standards.
In India, after undergoing AVR/MVR surgeries, patients usually spend about 7 to 10 days in the hospital. This includes a stay of 2 to 3 days in the intensive care unit. The whole recovery process can take anywhere from 6 to 10 weeks, depending on whether the surgery was open or minimally invasive. During this time, patients participate in cardiac rehabilitation, adhere to their medication regimen (especially if they have a mechanical valve), and gradually return to their normal activities, all while being closely monitored by their healthcare team.