Dr. Chirag Mehta

M.D. (Anesthesia), PCHM (IIM Bangalore)

Senior Consultant – Cardiac Anesthetist & Intensivist

Director, EPIC Multispecialty Hospital, Ahmedabad

Profile Summary

Dr. Chirag Mehta is a highly experienced Cardiac Anesthetist and Intensivist with over 25 years of expertise in cardiac anesthesia and perioperative critical care. He has been involved in more than 45,000 heart surgeries, spanning coronary artery bypass grafting, valve replacements, congenital heart disease, thoracic and vascular surgeries, and advanced procedures for severe LV dysfunction.

As Director and Designated Partner of Vatsalya Healthcare LLP, Dr. Mehta plays an active role in hospital management, clinical governance, and strategic leadership, ensuring excellence in patient care and operational efficiency at Epic Multispecialty Hospital.

Education & Training

PCHM (Hospital Management), IIM Bangalore (2024–2025)
M.D. (Anesthesia), B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad (1992–1995)
M.B.B.S., B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad (1986-1992)
Research Fellow – U.N. Mehta Institute of Cardiology & Research Centre
Advanced Training in Cardiac Anesthesia – Apollo Hospitals, Chennai (1996)

Experience

Senior Consultant, Epic Multispecialty Hospital, Ahmedabad (2019–Present)
Consultant, SAL Hospital & Medical Institute, Ahmedabad (2004–2019)
Consultant, Sterling Hospital, Ahmedabad (2001–2004)
Consultant, Hope Cardiac Centre (2001)
Consultant, Rajasthan Hospital, Ahmedabad (1997–2001)
Fellow, U.N. Mehta Institute of Cardiology & Research Centre

Conference & Workshop

Dr. Mehta has presented and participated in numerous international and national
conferences including SCA (USA, Montreal), EACTS (Europe), IACTA, and ISACON,
sharing insights on cardiac anesthesia, perioperative medicine, and critical care
innovations.

Membership

Indian Association of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Anaesthesiologists (IACTA)
Indian Medical Association (IMA)
Gujarat Medical Association (GMA)
European Association of Cardiothoracic Anaesthesiologists (EACTA)
Society of Cardiovascular Anaesthesiologists (SCA)

Research

Principal Investigator – TRICS IV Trial
Principal Investigator – TRICS III Trial
Co-Investigator – STICH Trial
Co-Investigator – Adult Cardiac Regeneration (ARC) Trial
Co-Investigator – CABG Off-Pump vs On-Pump Revascularization Study

Publications

Co-Author: Restrictive or Liberal Red Cell Transfusion in Cardiac Surgery – NEJM (2017)
Co-Author: Increased Red Cell Distribution Width & Outcomes after Cardiac Surgery –JTCVS (2025)
Poster Presentation (Co-Author) – SCA 2025, Montreal