Academics:

• MBBS with Gold Medal from M.S. University of Baroda
• MS (General Surgery) from M.S. University of Baroda
• DNB in Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery from the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi

Professional Experience:

• May 1993 – Feb 1994: Consultant Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeon at Mayo Hospital, Baroda, Gujarat, India.
• May 1994 – Dec 1996: Assistant Professor, Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery at Institute of Cardiology & Research, Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
• Jan 1997 – Feb 2000: Consultant Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeon at Gujarat Research & Medical Institute (Rajasthan Hospital), Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
• Oct 2001 – Apr 2004: Founder of Sterling Hospital and Director, Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery at Sterling Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
• May 2005 – June 2019: Head, Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Department at S A L Hospital & Medical Institute, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
• Sept 2019 – Present: Founding Director of EPIC Multispecialty Hospital (A Unit of Vatsalya Healthcare LLP) and Chief, Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.

Performed 40,000+ Surgeries with 98% Success Rate including a large number of high-risk and critically ill patients with poor cardiac function.

Expertise

• Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) with LIMA / BIMA
• Valvular Heart Surgeries – Repair & Replacement
• Aortic Surgeries & Bentall Surgery
• Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
• Complex Cardiac Surgeries
• Congenital Heart Defect Corrections
• Paediatric Cardiac Surgeries
• Heart Transplantation
• Peripheral Vascular Surgery

Pioneering Work & Institution Building

• Pioneer of Heart Surgery (Bypass Surgery, Valve Replacement, Bentall, Complex Cardiac Surgery etc.) in the state of Gujarat, Rajasthan & MP.
• Pioneer of Using Membrane Oxygenator for Cardio Pulmonary Bypass in Gujarat
• Pioneer of using Radial artery in bypass surgery in Gujarat
• Pioneer of using Bilateral Internal Mammary Artery in bypass surgery in the states of Gujarat, MP & Rajasthan
• Pioneer of IMVR (Ischemic Mitral Valve Repair) Surgery in India
• Pioneer of SVR (Surgical Ventricular Restoration) Surgery in India
• Played a pivotal role in shaping cardiac surgery departments at renowned institutions such as UN Mehta Institute, Rajasthan Hospital, SAL Hospital, SGVP Hospital, Bhailal Amin Hospital. He also founded Sterling Hospital and led the establishment of the first cardiac surgery program at Pacific International Hospital, Papua New Guinea.

Professional Memberships

• Ahmedabad Medical Association
• Gujarat Surgeon’s Association
• Indian Association of Cardiac Thoracic Surgeons
• Cardiologist Society of India
• Society of Thoracic Surgeons (USA) (STS)
• The European Association of Cardio- Thoracic Surgery (EACTS)
• Jain Doctors Federation, Ahmedabad (Community Services)

Research

Having served as Principal Investigator in over 50 national and international drug and device trials, including globally significant studies such as STICH, PARADIGM-HF, FOURIER, CANTOS, and Foldax TRIA™ Valve trials, achieving the highest patient enrolment worldwide in multiple studies.

Community Outreach & Healthcare Services:

Conducted 250+ free cardiac camps, serving 2 lakh+ underserved patients across rural Gujarat, Rajasthan, and MP, reinforcing his patient-first philosophy. Also led multiple awareness talks focused on prevention, early detection, and heart-healthy living.

Empowering Healthcare Through Education & CME

Led 100+ Continuous Medical Education (CME) initiatives, keeping medical professionals updated with evolving technologies, innovations, and global best practices in clinical care.

Awards & Recognition:

• Who`s Is Who- Gujarat Coffee Table Book Award 2017 (Prominent 100 Personalities of Gujarat)
• International Healthcare Award- Mumbai July 2017
• Times Heath Awards as a Best Cardiac Surgeon In 2025