Dr. Ramji Mehrotra
Cardiologist
• Cardiac Sciences
• 27+ years of experience
• BLK MAX Hospital, Delhi
Brief about doctor
It is Dr. Ramji Mehrotra who has more than 27 years of clinical practice in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery and, at present, is Vice Chairman and Chief, CTVS Department, BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi. He has a high reputation for his skills in advanced heart procedures such as beating heart surgery, total artery CABG, and many more successful complex operations.
Work Experience
Dr. Mehrotra has been a landmark in his career progression and is highly devoted with exceptional skills in cardiac surgery.
- Vice Chairman & Chief, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (CTVS), BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, Delhi
- Director of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (CTVS)—Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi
- Senior Consultant, CTVS, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
- Cardiac Surgeon, Asian Heart Institute, Mumbai
- Fellow, Cardiac Surgery, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA
- Fellow, Cardiac Surgery, Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA
Education & Training
- MBBS: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
- MS: Master of Surgery (General Surgery)
- M.Ch. Super-specialty in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (CTVS)
- Fellowship in Cardiac Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA
Specialty Interests
Dr. Mehrotra has a wide experience in various procedures in cardiac surgery, which include:
- Total Arterial CABG:This is an advanced bypass surgery technique where only arterial grafts are used for long-term benefits.
- Beating Heart CABG:A minimally invasive CABG performed during the beating heart. This technique helps in reducing the recovery period of a patient.
- Complex Bypass with Endarterectomies:Serious blockages, treatment to some extent that would allow blood flow in complex cases
- Valve Repairs and Replacement:Minimally Invasive Sutureless valve procedures
- Surgery for Aneurysms (Bentall Operations:Surgical correction of aortic aneurism
- Congenital Heart Surgeries:A heart surgery related to abnormalities born in the early developmental stages of any person
- Minimal Access Cardiac Surgeries:Natural recovery after surgery, reducing stay in the hospital after the operation.
- Heart Failure Surgery (ECMO, LVAD, Heart Transplant):Advanced therapies for patients suffering from severe heart failure.
- Endovascular Procedures (TAVI/TAVR):Minimally invasive procedures for aortic valve replacement.
Awards & Achievements
Dr. Mehrotra has received many awards for his contribution to cardiac surgery, including:
- First Total Arterial Revascularization at Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi
- First to establish Bilateral Mammary Artery Use in total arterial revascularization at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals
- First Minimal Incision OPCAB Total Arterial Revascularization performed at Apollo, New Delhi
- First Youth in CABG Surgery: Successfully performed total arterial CABG on a 10-year-old
- First Successful Arterial Switch Operation in Mumbai, India
- Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Program at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi
- Paediatric Cardiac Surgery Facility at Asian Heart Institute, Mumbai
- Times of India 'Legends of Cardiac Surgery' Award
Frequently Asked Questions
Q 1: What are the specialty areas of Dr. Ramji Mehrotra?
Dr. Mehrotra specializes in complex cardiovascular surgeries such as Total Arterial CABG, Beating Heart CABG, valve repairs, aneurysm surgeries, congenital heart surgeries and endovascular procedures such as TAVI/TAVR.
Q 2: What is Beating Heart CABG and why?
Beating Heart CABG is a procedure in which bypass is done with a beating heart. It reduces the time for recovery and has minimal complications of the heart-lung machines.
Q 3: What are minimal-access cardiac surgeries?
Minimal access Cardiac surgeries use smaller incisions to carry out the work on the heart, implying faster recovery, lesser pain, and less scarring.
Q 4: What qualifications does Dr. Ramji Mehrotra hold in the field of cardiac surgery?
Dr. Mehrotra holds an MBBS, MS in General Surgery, M.Ch. in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, and specialized cardiac surgery fellowships from Harvard Medical School.
Q 5: Has Dr. Mehrotra ever worked in pediatric heart surgery?
Yes, Dr. Mehrotra established pediatric cardiac surgery programs in renowned hospitals, and advanced treatment was provided to young hearts with congenital heart defects.
