Cardiothoracic Surgeon with 15 years of experience in complex cardiac surgical interventions. Expertise in advanced congenital heart procedures and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care. Contributions to surgical education and clinical research enhance overall surgical outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Jupiter Hospital
Thane
05.2013 - Current
Started pediatric cardiac surgical unit in May 2013. Have successfully performed over 3500 surgeries from premature newborns to adults with congenital heart disease, in last 12 years with world-class outcomes.
Have successfully performed open-hearts in babies weighing 1.4kg, and pregnant mother who went on to deliver healthy baby.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
Implemented advanced surgical techniques to enhance patient outcomes and minimize recovery times.
Mentored junior colleagues in clinical and operative skills, fostering their professional growth.
Conducted preoperative assessments and developed tailored surgical approaches based on patient needs.
Maintained accurate patient records and communicated effectively with healthcare teams to ensure continuity of care.
Conducted clinical audits towards enhancing patient outcomes significantly.
Have collaborated with NGOs (Rotary, Have-a-Heart Foundation, CSR activities) and government healthcare programs like MJPJAY, RBSK & Ayushman Bharat for helping financially challenged families to avail quality cardiac care.
Have conducted training sessions for referring pediatricians, and screening camps in rural Maharashtra for early diagnosis and timely referral for treatment of congenital heart disease.
Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon
CIMS
Ahmedabad
03.2012 - 04.2013
Worked as a consultant pediatric cardiac surgeon for a period of 1 year before returning to my hometown.
Did over 120 surgeries independently as a consultant, including infant and neonatal surgeries.
Actively developed the pediatric cardiac surgical ICU protocols to improve postoperative outcomes.
Conducted training and awareness programs for pediatricians in the field of congenital heart disease.
Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Westmead Children's Hospital & Mater Children's Hospital
12.2007 - 02.2012
Company Overview: Australia
Trained and supervised surgical teams in the use of advanced medical equipment and techniques.
Managed patient schedules and coordinated with various departments for seamless surgical operations.
Conducted audits and quality assessments of surgical procedures to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Participated in on-call rotations for emergency cardiac surgeries, responding promptly to critical situations.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry advancements to inform surgical practice and patient care.
Australia
Education
Master of Chirurgiae - Adult & Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital
Mumbai
08.2005
MBA - Healthcare Management
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Manipal, Karnataka, India
09-2026
Master of Surgery -
Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital
Mumbai
03.2001
Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery (MB,BS) - Clinical Medicine
Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital
Mumbai
02-1998
Skills
Patient-centered care
Surgical techniques
Patient assessment
Postoperative management
Clinical research
Team collaboration
Community engagement
Technology adaptability
Critical decision-making
Quality improvement
Compliance auditing
Ethical practice
Accomplishments
Improved patient recovery times by 20% through the implementation of enhanced postoperative protocols
Led my team in the successful performance of over 3,500 cardiac surgeries, with outcomes on par with the best centers in the world
Have been the organizing secretary for the SPCHS national meeting and workshop in March 2024
Have given talks as an invited faculty member at the annual national meetings of the IACTS and PCSI every year over the past eight years
Have received gold medals at Mumbai University at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, the best resident doctor award, the best dissertation award, and the vocational excellence award
Arogyadoot (giver of health) - I was felicitated by the Maharashtra government with this award for my services to rural and underprivileged children in my state
Vocational Excellence Award and District Governor's citation for my charity heart surgeries in the region
Professional Affiliations
Fellow of the Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons of India
Life membership of the Pediatric Cardiac Society of India
Founder member - The Society of Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgeons, India
Memberships of the Asian and World Society of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Certification
Maharashtra Medical Council Registration - Valid till Feb 2027 (renews every 5 years)
AHPRA registration from 2007 to 2012 (Australian Medical License)
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Marathi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Affiliations
Cricket, Rock music fan, running enthusiast.
Member of Rotary Club - have participated in building school for tribal communities & girl child education project
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Jupiter Hospital
05.2013 - Current
Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon
CIMS
03.2012 - 04.2013
Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Westmead Children's Hospital & Mater Children's Hospital
12.2007 - 02.2012
Master of Chirurgiae - Adult & Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital
MBA - Healthcare Management
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Master of Surgery -
Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital
Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery (MB,BS) - Clinical Medicine