Dr. Rakesh Chugh 
MBBS, MS, DNB, Fellowship
Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon, Vascular Surgeon
Senior Director and Head
28 Years Years of Experience
Venkateshwara hospital, Dwarka, New Delhi
Hindi, English
About Dr. Rakesh Chugh
Dr. Rakesh Chugh is an accomplished Cardio Thoracic & Vascular Surgeon with extensive experience in high-risk cardiac, vascular, and thoracic surgical procedures. He has performed more than 4000 cardiac surgeries, covering complex coronary artery bypass procedures, valve surgeries, minimally invasive cardiac interventions and redo cardiac operations. His surgical exposure spans challenging left main disease, re-do CABG, re-do valve cases, advanced aorto-bifemoral and femoropopliteal bypass procedures, thoracic procedures including decortication, lobectomy and VATS, along with endovascular and peripheral vascular interventions. His structured surgical methodology combined with clinical precision, technology adoption and safety prioritization enables better long-term outcomes for his patients.
Over the years, Dr. Rakesh Chugh has trained and worked across leading cardiac institutes in India, including advanced fellowship exposure in Minimally Access Cardiac Surgery in Leipzig, Germany. His practice philosophy is guided by patient centric decision-making, accountable surgical planning, and transparent communication backed by outcome-oriented surgical execution. He continues to contribute strongly to the field of CTVS through his leadership roles, department building, and evidence aligned treatment approach that emphasizes durability, functional recovery, and sustainable cardiac health.
Qualifications of Dr. Rakesh Chugh
- MBBS – University College of Medical Sciences & GTB Hospital, New Delhi
- MS (General Surgery) – Safdarjung Hospital & VMMC, New Delhi
- DNB (Cardio Thoracic & Vascular Surgery) – Escorts Heart Institute & Research Centre, New Delhi
- Fellowship in Minimally Access Cardiac Surgery – Leipzig, Germany
Special Area of Interest
- CABG
- Redo CABG
- Redo Valves
- Minimally Access CABG / MICS
- AVR
- MVR
- Carotid Endarterectomy
- Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
- Aorto-bifemoral Bypass
- Femoropopliteal Bypass
- Peripheral Angiography
- Permcath
- Decortication
- Lobectomies
- VATS
Work Experience of Dr. Rakesh Chugh
- Senior Consultant & HOD – CTVS, Sri Balaji Action Medical Institute, New Delhi
- Senior Consultant & Incharge – CTVS, RLKC & Metro Heart Hospital, New Delhi
- Junior Consultant – CTVS, Escorts Heart Institute & Research Centre, New Delhi
Memberships
- The Indian Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons
- Vascular Society of India
- Society of Minimally Invasive Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeons of India
- Indian Medical Association
- Delhi Medical Association
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Rakesh Chugh specializes in high-risk cardiac, vascular, and thoracic surgeries, including complex CABG, valve replacements, redo cardiac operations, and minimally invasive cardiac procedures.
Dr. Chugh brings over 28 years of post-MBBS experience in Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, having performed more than 4000 successful cardiac surgeries.
His practice is defined by precision-based surgical planning, technology-integrated techniques, patient-centric decisions, and a strong focus on long-term functional recovery and cardiac health.
Dr. Chugh has completed a Fellowship in Minimally Access Cardiac Surgery from Leipzig, Germany, and has trained at top Indian institutes such as Escorts Heart Institute and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi.
He has served as Director & Head of Department (CTVS) at Sri Balaji Action Medical Institute, and held senior consultant roles at RLKC & Metro Heart Hospital and Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi.
