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Dr. Z S Meharwal

Dr. Z S Meharwal

MBBS, MS, MCh, MNAMS Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon Chairman

30 Years Years of Experience

Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi

English, Hindi

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About Dr. Z S Meharwal

Dr. Z S Meharwal is Chairman & Head of Adult Cardiac Surgery, Heart Transplantation, and the VAD (ventricular assist device) program at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla. He was among the founding physicians of the Fortis Escorts team and has maintained a high clinical output, performing tens of thousands of cardiac operations including complex procedures. His surgical mix includes heart transplants, LVAD implantation, aortic operations, and coronary bypass surgery across varied age groups, including neonates.

As Program Director of the DNB Cardiothoracic Surgery training program, he has mentored many surgeons who now practice independently in India and abroad. He is a frequent faculty member at national and international cardiac surgery meetings and is known for his research contributions and leadership in cardiac surgery.

Qualifications of Dr. Z S Meharwal

  • MBBS
  • MS (General Surgery)
  • M.Ch (Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery)
  • MNAMS

Special Area of Interest

  • Heart transplantation
  • LVAD (Left Ventricular Assist Device) surgery
  • Major vascular & aortic operations
  • Coronary bypass surgery
  • Valvular heart surgery
  • Minimally invasive cardiac surgery
  • Training & mentorship in cardiac surgery

Work Experience of Dr. Z S Meharwal

  • Program Director, DNB Cardiothoracic Surgery, Fortis Escorts
  • Part of the founding surgical faculty at Fortis Escorts

Awards & Recognitions

  • Citation Award from the President of India (A. P. J. Abdul Kalam), 2002
  • Saharanpur Aditya Samman (Government of Uttar Pradesh)
  • Named in “Marquis Who’s Who in the World,” 2005
  • “President’s Award” accolade for contributions to cardiac surgery

Memberships

  • Indian Association of Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS)
  • Cardiological Society of India (CSI)
  • Asian Society of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery
  • International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
  • Membership in National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS)

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