Dr. Z.S. Meharwal

Qualifications of Dr. Z.S. Meharwal

• MBBS – King George’s Medical College, Lucknow University
• MS (General Surgery) – King George’s Medical College, Lucknow
• MCh (Cardiothoracic Surgery) – All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
• MNAMS – Member of National Academy of Medical Sciences, India
• Advanced training in minimally invasive cardiac surgery and heart transplantation in the UK

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Special Area of Interest

• Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
• Heart Transplantation
• Valve Repair and Replacement
• Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
• Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs)
• Complex Redo Cardiac Surgeries
• Aortic Aneurysm Repair
• Total Arterial Revascularization

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Work Experience of Dr. Z.S. Meharwal

• Executive Director – Cardiac Surgery, Heart Transplantation & VAD Program, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi (2001–Present)
• Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Kings College Hospital, London, UK
• Part of Founding Team, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, contributed to establishing its global reputation in cardiac care
• Lead Faculty, DNB Cardiothoracic Surgery Program – mentoring India’s next generation of cardiac surgeons
• Over 3 decades of clinical leadership, including national and international collaborative cardiac missions

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Awards & Recognitions

• Citation Award by President of India (2002) – Presented by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam during the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery meeting.
• Saharanpur Aditya Samman (2005) – Honored by the Government of Uttar Pradesh for exceptional contributions in cardiac surgery.
• Limca Book of Records (2008) – For performing successful CABG on a 94-year-old patient, the oldest in India to undergo such a procedure.
• President’s Appreciation Award – For excellence in cardiac surgery and service to the nation’s healthcare.
• Multiple accolades from national cardiology and surgical societies for teaching, innovation, and leadership in cardiothoracic surgery.

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Memberships

• Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS)
• Cardiological Society of India (CSI)
• Asian Society for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (ASCVTS)
• International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (ISMICS)
• Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), USA
• Indian Medical Association (IMA)
• Member of DNB Board for Cardiothoracic Surgery (academic role)

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Research & Papers Published By Dr. Z.S. Meharwal

• Dr. Meharwal has published over 100 research articles and papers in peer-reviewed national and international journals related to cardiac transplantation, off-pump bypass, LVAD implantation, and high-risk cardiac surgery.
• His academic contributions are regularly featured in leading journals such as the Asian Cardiovascular & Thoracic Annals, Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, and Heart Views.
• He has delivered keynote presentations and live surgery demonstrations at international cardiology conferences across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.