Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeon in Ahmedabad — Expert Chest Surgery at EPIC

Cardiovascular and thoracic surgery is one of the broadest — and most technically demanding — surgical specialties in medicine. A cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon in Ahmedabad operates on the heart, the great vessels, the lungs, the oesophagus, and the chest wall. These are not procedures for the generalist. 

At EPIC Multispecialty Hospital, our cardiothoracic surgical team brings subspecialty depth to both the cardiac and thoracic components of this specialty. Whether you need open-heart surgery, lung resection, or a complex combined procedure involving both the heart and chest, the expertise is here. 

And increasingly, that expertise doesn’t require the large incisions of traditional open surgery. 

What Our Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons Treat in Ahmedabad 

• Heart surgery: Coronary artery bypass grafting, valve repair and replacement, aortic procedures, congenital heart defect repair — the full cardiac surgical range. 

• Lung surgery: Lobectomy and segmentectomy for lung cancer, wedge resection, bullectomy for emphysema, and thoracoscopic procedures for pleural disease. Lung cancer surgery in particular benefits from a thoracic surgeon’s specialised knowledge of pulmonary anatomy and function. 

• Oesophageal surgery: Oesophagectomy for oesophageal cancer or severe, treatment-resistant reflux disease. These are major procedures — but access to a thoracic surgeon experienced in oesophageal work changes outcomes significantly. 

• Mediastinal surgery: Removal of tumours, cysts, and enlarged lymph nodes from the central chest cavity. Thymectomy for myasthenia gravis. Staging procedures for thoracic cancers. 

• Pleural and chest wall procedures: Management of pleural effusions, empyema, recurrent pneumothorax, and chest wall deformities — including minimally invasive approaches wherever possible. 

Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery at EPIC — What’s Changed and Why It Matters 

Thoracic surgery has been transformed over the past two decades by video-assisted techniques. VATS — video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery — allows our surgeons to perform procedures like lung resection through small port incisions rather than a full thoracotomy that splits the chest open. The difference in recovery is substantial. 

A patient who undergoes a VATS lobectomy for early lung cancer at EPIC Hospital in Ahmedabad is typically discharged within 3 to 4 days and can return to normal activities within 3 weeks. The equivalent open procedure would mean 5 to 7 days in hospital and 6 to 8 weeks of restricted activity — with significantly more pain throughout. 

Not every case is suitable for VATS. Tumour size, location, and the presence of prior adhesions all affect what’s technically possible. Our surgeons will be clear about which approach is appropriate for your specific situation — and if open surgery is genuinely necessary, they’ll explain why rather than just telling you it’s the standard approach. 

Questions About Cardiothoracic Surgery at EPIC 

When should I see a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon rather than a general surgeon? 

If your condition involves the heart, major vessels, lungs, oesophagus, or central chest — see a cardiothoracic specialist, not a general surgeon. The anatomy, the anaesthetic requirements, and the postoperative management are all fundamentally different. Your cardiologist or pulmonologist can provide a referral. 

Is VATS surgery available at EPIC Hospital in Ahmedabad? 

Yes. We perform VATS for lung resection, pleural procedures, mediastinal biopsies, and oesophageal surgery where appropriate. It’s our preferred approach for suitable thoracic cases. 

Can cardiothoracic surgery be used to treat lung cancer? 

Surgical resection is the most effective treatment for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer — potentially curative in stages I and II. Our thoracic surgeons work with oncologists and pulmonologists at EPIC Hospital to assess resectability and plan the most appropriate treatment approach. 

What if I need both heart surgery and lung surgery at the same time? 

Combined cardiac and thoracic procedures are occasionally necessary — for example, coronary bypass combined with lung resection in a patient with both conditions. Our team can manage these combined cases, which require both cardiac and thoracic surgical experience in the same theatre. 

Expert Chest Surgery in Ahmedabad — All in One Place 

Whether you need a cardiac procedure, a thoracic operation, or a complex combined approach, our cardiovascular and thoracic surgeons in Ahmedabad have the depth of experience to handle it — and the honesty to tell you exactly what to expect. 

Book a consultation online at EPIC Hospital, call our surgical team today, WhatsApp your CT or PET imaging for review, or visit EPIC Multispecialty Hospital in Ahmedabad — and get the specialist assessment your chest deserves.