Best Cardiovascular Surgeons in India
A cardiovascular surgeon treats conditions affecting both the heart and the blood vessels including coronary artery disease, aortic aneurysms, peripheral artery disease, carotid artery disease, and heart valve disorders. If you've been referred specifically to a cardiovascular surgeon, you're likely dealing with a condition that involves both cardiac and vascular systems together, often requiring complex surgical or endovascular expertise.
India's top cardiovascular surgeons are trained in exactly these procedures, many with advanced fellowships in the US, UK, and Europe, practicing at JCI and NABH-accredited hospitals with no waiting lists and at 60–80% lower cost than comparable care in Western countries or the Gulf.
We've listed India's best cardiovascular surgeons above but if you're unsure which specialist is right for your specific condition, WhatsApp us your diagnosis and our team will guide you to the right doctor within 24 hours, free of charge.
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Dr. Vijay Kumar Devraj
Sr. Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon KIMS Hospital, Secunderabad, Hyderabad, India SpeaksEnglish(Interpreter Available)Specialized in
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- 35+ years of exp.
- 17k+ Consultations
Dr. Vipul Dogra
Senior Consultant – Cardio Thoracic & Vascular Surgery Venkateshwar Hospital, New Delhi, India SpeaksEnglish, Hindi(Interpreter Available)Specialized in
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- 5+ years of exp.
- 2k+ Consultations
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Dr. Vivek Jawali
Director & HOD – Cardio Thoracic Vascular Surgery Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru, India SpeaksEnglish(Interpreter Available)Specialized in
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- 39+ years of exp.
- 16k+ Consultations
Dr. Z.S. Meharwal
Executive Director - Cardiac Surgery Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi, India SpeaksHindi, English(Interpreter Available)Specialized in
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- 35+ years of exp.
- 75k+ Consultations
- 30k+ Surgeries
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cardiovascular surgeons in India are highly trained specialists who perform surgical procedures on the heart and blood vessels, treating complex cardiovascular conditions using advanced surgical and endovascular techniques.
They commonly treat coronary artery disease, heart valve disorders, aortic aneurysms, peripheral artery disease, carotid artery disease, and congenital heart conditions.
A cardiac surgeon focuses primarily on the heart bypass surgery, valve replacement, heart transplant. A cardiovascular surgeon has a broader scope, treating conditions of both the heart and blood vessels including aortic aneurysms, peripheral artery disease, carotid artery disease, and deep vein conditions alongside cardiac procedures. In practice, many surgeons in India are trained in both, holding CTVS (Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery) qualifications. If you're unsure which specialist your condition requires, share your diagnosis with us and we'll guide you to the right one.
Most cardiovascular surgery patients require 12 to 20 days in India total, depending on the complexity of the procedure. Open surgeries (such as aortic aneurysm repair or CABG) typically require 6 to 8 days in hospital and 7 to 10 days of local recovery before it is safe to fly. Endovascular and minimally invasive procedures often allow earlier discharge and a shorter total stay. HOSPIDIO coordinates your full stay- hospital admission, accommodation near the hospital, local transport, and discharge documentation.
Yes, India's top cardiovascular hospitals offer the full range of modern techniques including minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS), robotic-assisted procedures, endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR), transcatheter interventions (TAVR/TAVI), and laparoscopic vascular surgery. These approaches mean smaller incisions, less blood loss, faster recovery, and shorter hospital stays. Your surgeon will recommend the most appropriate technique based on your specific anatomy and condition.
India's leading cardiovascular centers including Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Apollo Hospitals, Max Healthcare, and Medanta perform thousands of cardiovascular procedures every year with outcomes comparable to top institutions in the US and Europe. These hospitals are JCI and NABH accredited, maintain advanced cardiac ICUs with round-the-clock intensivist care, and follow internationally accepted surgical protocols. Many senior cardiovascular surgeons in India have completed fellowships at institutions in the UK, USA, and Germany before returning to practice.
Yes. Most hospitals provide teleconsultations and remote follow-up care, ensuring continuity of treatment after patients return home.
Yes, and we strongly recommend it. Once you share your medical reports with us on WhatsApp, we'll match you with the right cardiovascular surgeon and arrange a video consultation. This allows the surgeon to review your case, confirm the proposed treatment plan, and give you a cost estimate before you commit to travel. There is no charge for the initial recommendation through HOSPIDIO.
Hospidio acts as your complete medical travel coordinator, from first inquiry to safe return home. We help you identify the right surgeon based on your specific diagnosis, arrange the teleconsultation, provide a treatment cost estimate, assist with your medical visa, coordinate hospital admission, arrange accommodation near the hospital, provide local transport, and ensure you receive your discharge summary and post-treatment teleconsultation. Our service is free to patients, we are compensated by our hospital partners.
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