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Dr. Chandrashekhar Kulkarni – Director & Head, CVTS and Heart & Lung Transplant, Nanavati Max Hospital

Dr. Chandrashekhar Kulkarni

Director & Head, CVTS and Heart & Lung Transplant
Specialty:Endovascular Aneurysm Surgery | Heart & Lung Transplants | Adult Cardiac Surgery
24+ years of experience

Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai India

About Dr. Chandrashekhar Kulkarni

Dr. Chandrashekhar Kulkarni is an internationally renowned Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon with over two decades of clinical expertise in sophisticated heart, lung, and vascular interventions. He presently holds the position of Director and Head of Cardiothoracic Surgery and the Heart & Lung Transplant Program at Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital in Mumbai, where he is esteemed for his leadership in advancing minimally invasive and robotic cardiac surgery in India.

Dr. Kulkarni possesses a comprehensive history in both national and international institutions, having directed programs at prominent hospitals such as Global Hospitals, Dr. LH Hiranandani Hospital, and Jehangir Hospital. He has executed a multitude of intricate surgeries, encompassing heart and lung transplants, total arterial off-pump CABG, aortic aneurysm repair, and robotic-assisted valve replacements.

Education & Training

  • M.B.B.S. – LTM Medical College & Hospital, Mumbai

  • M.S. (General Surgery) – Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai

  • M.Ch. (Cardiothoracic Surgery) – KEM Hospital & Medical College, Mumbai

  • DNB (General Surgery) – Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK

  • Fellowship in Cardio-Thoracic Surgery – Greenlane Hospital, New Zealand

Speciality Interests

  • Heart & Lung Transplants

  • Minimally Invasive and Robotic Cardiac Surgery

  • Endovascular Aneurysm Repair

  • Valve Repairs and Replacements (Aortic, Mitral, Double Valve)

  • Off-Pump CABG using Bilateral Mammary Arteries

  • Cardiac Tumor and Trauma Surgeries

  • Thoracic and Mediastinal Surgeries including VATS

  • Surgical and Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair

Conditions Treated

  • Coronary Artery Disease

  • Heart Valve Disorders

  • Aortic Aneurysms & Dissections

  • Congenital Heart Defects (ASD, VSD)

  • Cardiac Tumors

  • End-Stage Heart and Lung Failure

  • Mediastinal Masses and Thoracic Conditions

Procedures Performed

  • Robotic-Assisted CABG and Valve Replacement

  • Heart and Lung Transplants

  • Minimally Invasive ASD/VSD Repair

  • Thoracic Aortic Surgery

  • Lobectomy, Pneumonectomy, and Decortications

  • Diagnostic & Therapeutic VATS and Mediastinoscopy

  • Endovascular Repair of Aneurysms

Awards & Accolades:

  • Dr. P. K. Sen Gold Medal – Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery, Mumbai University

  • Gold Medal in MS (General Surgery) – Mumbai University

  • Gold Medal in Pharmacology – Mumbai University

FAQs -Dr. Chandrashekhar Kulkarni

Q1: What are Dr. Chandrashekhar Kulkarni’s areas of specialization?

He specializes in heart and lung transplants, robotic and minimally invasive cardiac surgery, and aortic aneurysm repair.

Q2: Has he performed robotic heart surgeries?

Yes, he is an expert in robotic-assisted CABG and valve surgeries, with excellent outcomes.

Q3: What makes him unique in his field?

He is among the pioneers in live lung transplantation and minimally invasive heart surgeries in India, having performed transplants on patients ranging from 17 to 74 years.

Q4:Where does Dr. Kulkarni currently practice?

He is the Director & Head of CVTS and Heart & Lung Transplantation at Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai.

Q5: How can I book an appointment with Dr.Chandrashekhar Kulkarni?

You can directly book an appointment through Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital,Mumbai to book an appointment or  you can reach out to Hospisity’s care team:
📧 Email: care@hospisity.com
📱 WhatsApp/Phone: +91 85953 35123

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