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47 Dr. Z.S. Meharwal

Dr. Z.S. Meharwal

Executive Director Cardiac Surgery

Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi
New Delhi, India
30+ years of experience
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About Doctor

Qualifications:
  • MCh (Cardiothoracic Surgery)
  • MS
  • MNAMS
  • MBBS (KGMC, Lucknow)
Overview:

Dr. Z.S. Meharwal is a renowned and highly experienced cardiac surgeon with over 30 years in the field. He is the Executive Director & Head of Adult Cardiac Surgery, Heart Transplantation & VAD Program at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute. As one of the founding team members of the institute, he has contributed immensely to advancing cardiac surgery in India.

Dr. Meharwal is a pioneer in new cardiac procedures and has been actively involved in teaching and training future cardiac surgeons. He serves as the Programme Director of DNB Cardiothoracic Surgery at Fortis Escorts and has trained numerous cardiac surgeons who are now independent experts worldwide.

He is a sought-after faculty member at national and international conferences and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Meharwal has received multiple prestigious awards, including the President’s Award for contributions to cardiac surgery. In 2002, he was honored with a Citation Award by the President of India, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, at the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery Meeting. Additionally, he was awarded the Saharanpur Aditya Samman by the Government of Uttar Pradesh in 2005.

Dr. Meharwal made history by performing Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery on a 94-year-old patient, earning him a place in the Limca Book of Records (2008). He is an esteemed member of professional organizations, including the Indian Association of Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgeons, Cardiological Society of India, and the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery.

Conditions Treated:

  • Coronary artery disease
  • Heart failure
  • Valvular heart disease
  • Aortic aneurysm and dissections
  • Congenital and acquired cardiac conditions
  • Carotid artery disease

Procedures Performed:

  • Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) (including off-pump CABG)
  • Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) implantation
  • Heart Transplantation
  • Surgery for Aortic Aneurysms and Dissections
  • Valve Repair and Replacement
  • Carotid Endarterectomy
  • Major Vascular Surgery

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FAQs

Dr. Meharwal has over 30 years of experience and has performed more than 30,000 cardiac surgeries, including complex procedures like heart transplantation and LVAD implantation.

Yes, he specializes in minimally invasive cardiac procedures, reducing recovery time and improving patient outcomes.

Yes, he has received several awards, including the President’s Award and the Limca Book of Records recognition for performing CABG on a 94-year-old patient.

You can book an appointment directly with Fortis Escorts Heart Institute or contact Hospidio for assistance at [email protected] or Call/WhatsApp: +91-9870538337.