About Dr. Vishal Kullar

• • Dr. Vishal Khullar is a highly respected Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon with over 30 years of experience in the field of cardiac and thoracic surgery.
  • He specializes in complex heart surgeries, including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), heart valve repair and replacement, aortic surgery, heart transplantation and lung transplantation.
  • Dr. Khullar is recognized for his expertise in advanced cardiovascular procedures and mechanical circulatory support systems.
  • He has received advanced international training and has worked with leading cardiac centers, including the prestigious Mayo Clinic.
  • Throughout his career, he has successfully performed thousands of complex cardiac and thoracic surgeries with excellent clinical outcomes.
  • His areas of expertise include minimally invasive cardiac surgery, adult cardiac surgery, thoracic surgery, heart failure surgery and transplantation procedures.
  • Dr. Khullar is known for adopting the latest surgical techniques and evidence-based treatment approaches to ensure the best possible patient outcomes.
  • He has contributed significantly to the development of advanced cardiac surgical programs and transplant services in India.

Work Experience

• Over 30 years of medical experience and extensive expertise in cardiovascular surgery.
• Director, Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery and Heart-Lung Transplant Program at Fortis Hospitals, Mumbai.
• Director, CTVS and Heart & Lung Transplant at Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai.
• Senior Associate Consultant & Assistant Professor of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.
• First Cardiovascular Surgeon from the Indian Subcontinent to hold the position of Senior Associate Consultant at Mayo Clinic, USA.
• Former Consultant, Adult Cardiac Surgery, Bombay Hospital & Medical Research Centre, Mumbai.
• Former Associate Consultant, Cardiac Surgery, P. D. Hinduja Hospital & Medical Research Centre, Mumbai.

Education

• MBBS, B. J. Medical College, University of Pune, 1997
• MS, General Surgery, KEM Hospital & Seth G S Medical College, Mumbai , 2005
• MCh, Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery, Bombay Hospital & Medical Research Center, Mumbai (2010)
• Fellow in Cardiovascular Surgery, Mayo Clinic School of Medicine, Rochester, USA (2015)
• Fellow in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, USA,2016
• Fellow in Heart & Lung Transplant and Mechanical Circulatory Support from Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, USA, 2018)

Location

Nanavati Super Specialty Hospital Mumbai

Established in: 1950

Number of Beds: 350+

Multi Specialty Hospital

Location: Mumbai

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Awards

• First Cardiovascular Surgeon from the Indian Subcontinent to become a Senior Associate Consultant at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, USA.
• Internationally recognized expert in advanced cardiac, thoracic, and transplant surgery.
• Performed thousands of successful cardiovascular procedures and complex cardiac surgeries.
• Trusted by more than 9,000 patients globally.
• Extensive experience in heart and lung transplantation programs.
• Trained cardiac residents and fellows from multiple countries during his tenure at Mayo Clinic, USA.
• Recognized for excellence in complex aortic surgery, mechanical circulatory support and transplant procedures.