Dr. Amit Chandra
Dr. Amit Chandra is one of the senior most cardiac surgeons at Medanta, with extensive experience in the field. He received his cardiac surgical training from the prestigious Texas Heart Institute, USA, under the guidance of Dr. Denton A. Cooley. Since 1998, he has performed over 10,000 cardiac surgeries, including CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting) and valve surgeries.
Dr. Chandra is particularly renowned for his expertise in Mitral Valve Repair. He is one of the few surgeons in India who specializes in complex mitral valve repairs and has developed new repair techniques for this intricate procedure. His skills and contributions have made him a leading figure in cardiac surgery, with excellent patient outcomes in his surgeries.
- Specialist : cardiothoracic surgeon
- Experience: 40+ years of experience.
- Current Position :Director Cardiac Surgery Cardiac Care
Education :
- M.Ch. (Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery)
- M.S. (General Surgery)
- M.B.B.S
Experience:
- Senior Cardiac Surgeon at Medanta – The Medicity: Dr. Chandra is one of the senior-most cardiac surgeons at Medanta, where he has been performing a wide range of complex cardiac surgeries since 1998.
- Training at Texas Heart Institute, USA: He received specialized training in cardiac surgery at the renowned Texas Heart Institute, USA, under the guidance of Dr. Denton A. Cooley, one of the pioneers in the field.
- Independent Cardiac Surgeries: With over 10,000 cardiac surgeries to his name, Dr. Chandra has developed expertise in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve surgeries, and complex Mitral Valve Repair.
- Specialization in Mitral Valve Repair: He is particularly renowned for his work in mitral valve repair and has developed new repair techniques, being one of the few surgeons in India performing complex repairs.
Specialties:
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG): He has extensive experience in performing both on-pump and off-pump CABG surgeries to treat coronary artery disease.
- Valve Surgeries: Dr. Chandra specializes in valve repair and replacement surgeries, including aortic and mitral valve procedures.
- Mitral Valve Repair: He is particularly renowned for his expertise in performing complex mitral valve repairs, including the development of new surgical techniques.
- Congenital Heart Defects: Dr. Chandra handles surgeries for congenital heart conditions, offering life-saving treatments for patients of all ages.
- Aortic Surgery: He performs surgeries related to aortic aneurysms, dissection, and other complex conditions of the aorta.
Achievements and Awards:
- Excellence in Cardiac Surgery: Dr. Chandra is highly regarded for his expertise in performing over 10,000 cardiac surgeries, including complex procedures like coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and valve surgeries.
- Innovations in Mitral Valve Repair: He has developed new repair techniques for mitral valve surgeries and is one of the few surgeons in India specializing in complex mitral valve repairs.
- International Recognition: Trained at the world-renowned Texas Heart Institute under Dr. Denton A. Cooley, Dr. Chandra’s work has earned him national and international recognition as a leader in the field of cardiac surgery.
- Contribution to Cardiac Surgery Education: His commitment to advancing the field is reflected in his active role in educating and mentoring future generations of cardiac surgeons.
Memberships:
- Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS)
- Cardiological Society of India (CSI)
- European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS)
- Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), USA
- Indian Medical Association (IMA)
