Dr. Shiv Kumar Choudhary 
MBBS, MS, MCh
Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon
Director
32 Years Years of Experience
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi
English, Hindi
About Dr. Shiv Kumar Choudhary
Dr. Shiv Kumar Choudhary is a senior cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon with extensive experience in complex cardiac operations, ranging from neonatal arterial switch procedures to advanced aortic and valve surgeries. He performs more than 500 major cardiac surgeries annually, including heart transplants, LVAD implantations, and intricate aneurysm repairs. His innovations include techniques such as percutaneously adjustable pulmonary artery banding, antegrade cerebral perfusion, modified ultrafiltration, and novel patch methods for congenital heart defect closures.
He has played a pivotal role in developing advanced cardiac care facilities, formulating national surgical guidelines, and mentoring young surgeons across India. Dr. Choudhary combines clinical excellence with a commitment to cost-effective, India-specific solutions for managing complex cardiac problems.
Qualifications of Dr. Shiv Kumar Choudhary
- MBBS — GVSM Medical College, Kanpur
- MS (General Surgery) — GVSM Medical College, Kanpur
- M.Ch (Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery) — AIIMS, New Delhi
Special Area of Interest
- Aortic dissection and aneurysm repair
- Pulmonary thrombolysis
- Heart transplant
- LVAD (Left Ventricular Assist Device) procedures
- Valve repair surgeries
- Neonatal and congenital heart surgeries
- ASD and VSD closure with innovative valve patch techniques
- Tricuspid valve repair
- Antegrade cerebral perfusion and ultrafiltration methods
Work Experience of Dr. Shiv Kumar Choudhary
Former Head of Department and Professor – AIIMS, New Delhi
Awards & Recognitions
- Best in Cardiology Award – Times Healthcare Achievers Awards
- Excellence in Healthcare Award – Association of Healthcare Providers India
- Best in Cardiology – ICICI Lombard & CNBC TV18 Healthcare Awards
Memberships
- Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS)
- Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
- Indian Medical Association (IMA)
- Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), USA
- Asian Society for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (ASCVTS)
- International Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation (ISHLT)
Testimonials
Mr Raad Majeed from Iraq after his heart surgery in Fortis Escorts
Testimonial
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