Dr. Amit Chandra

About Dr. Amit Chandra

• Dr. Amit Chandra is a distinguished Cardiac Surgeon known for his extensive 37 years of experience.
• He has performed more than 10,000 cardiac operations, including Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) and Valve surgeries.
• He is particularly renowned for his proficiency in Mitral Valve Repair, having mastered complex procedures.
• His academic journey includes MBBS from King George Medical College, Lucknow, 1987, MS (General Surgery) from King George Medical College, Lucknow, 1990, and MCh (Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery), King George Medical College, Lucknow, 1992.
• Dr. Chandra received his cardiac surgical training from the prestigious Texas Heart Institute in the USA under the guidance of Dr. Denton A Cooley.
• He has developed innovative techniques like the "Medanta Correction" for Mitral Valve repair, garnering international acclaim and presentations at prestigious events such as the Mitral Conclave in New York, USA.
• He is actively involved in research, with numerous publications in national and international journals, and frequently serves as an invited speaker at various conferences worldwide.

Education

• MBBS, King George Medical College, Lucknow, 1987
• MS (General Surgery), King George Medical College, Lucknow, 1990
• MCh (Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery), King George Medical College, Lucknow, 1992

Past Experience

• Chief Cardiac Surgeon, Prime Heart Institute, 2009
• Senior Consultant, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute and Research Center, 2007

Awards