Meet Dr. Ramji Mehrotra
Vice Chairman – Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery
Dr. Ramji Mehrotra
Vice Chairman – Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery
Heart & Vascular Institute, Cardiothoracic And Vascular Surgery, Technology For Heart Care, Cardiac Intensive Care
BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, Delhi
Experience: 27+ Years
About Dr. Ramji Mehrotra
Dr. Ramji Mehrotra is recognized as a prominent figure in Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery (CTVS), renowned for his extensive expertise. With a distinguished career spanning over 26 years, he has established himself as a leader in the field. Dr. Mehrotra is highly regarded for his proficiency in advanced techniques such as Beating Heart Surgery and Total Arterial CABG, contributing to numerous successful procedures. His wealth of experience and legacy of excellence have earned him acclaim among peers and patients alike. Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Mehrotra remains committed to education and research, actively shaping the future of CTVS through his mentorship and scholarly contributions.
Work Experience
Presently working as Vice Chairman & Chief in Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery (CTVS) Department at BLK Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi.
Previous Experience:
- Director (CTVS) – Fortis Ecorts Heart Institute, New Delhi
- Sr. Consultant (CTVS) – Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
- Consultant Cardiac Surgeon – Asian Heart Institute, Mumbai
- Fellow, Cardiac Surgery – Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA
- Fellow, Cardiac Surgery – Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA
Areas of Interest:
- Total Arterial CABG
- Beating Heart CABG
- Complex Bypass including Endarterectomies
- Value Repairs & Replacement, Sutureless Valve
- Surgery for Aneurysm including Bentall Operations
- Congenital Heart Surgeries
- Minimal Access Cardiac Surgeries
- Surgery for Heart Failure (ECMO, LVAD, Heart Transplantation)
- Endovascular Procedures including TAVI / TAVR
Education & Training
- M.B.B.S.
- M.S. (General Surgery)
- M.Ch. (CTVS)
- Fellowship (Cardiac Surgery), Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA
Awards
- Performed first total arterial revascularization at Apollo Hospitals, New Delh
- Performed first total arterial revascularization using bilateral mammary arteries at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi
- Established total arterial revascularization program using bilateral mammary arteries at Fortis Ecorts Heart Institute, New Delhi
- Performed first minimal incision OPCAB total arterial revascularization at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi
- Performed total arterial CABG on youngest patient in India aged 10 years
- Performed first successful arterial switch operation in Mumbai, India
- Started Paediatric Cardiac Surgery at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi
- Setup Paediatric Cardiac Surgery facility at Asian Heart Institute, Mumbai
- Time of India “Legends of Cardiac Surgery” award