Dr. Naresh Trehan
Chairman & Chief Cardiac Surgeon at Medanta – The Medicity
Specialty:Adult CTVS (Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery) | Heart Transplant | Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
50+ years of experience
Medanta - The Medicity, Gurugram, India
About Dr. Naresh Trehan
Dr. Naresh Trehan is one of India’s most renowned cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgeons, with over five decades of clinical expertise and innovation in heart surgery. He is the Chairman and Managing Director of Medanta – The Medicity in Gurugram, a world-class multi-specialty hospital that combines cutting-edge technology and holistic treatment. Dr Trehan is a visionary in the area, having conducted over 48,000 successful open-heart surgeries and playing a crucial role in creating modern cardiac care in India.
Dr. Trehan received his MBBS from King George’s Medical University in Lucknow in 1963 and then pursued further studies in the United States. He started his residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia and worked at the New York University Medical Centre from 1971 until 1988. In 1988, he returned to India to establish the Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre (EHIRC), which transformed cardiac care delivery in the country.
He currently runs Medanta, a worldwide recognised centre of expertise in cardiac sciences. He is also noted for his advancements in minimally invasive cardiac surgery and has been the personal surgeon to India’s President since 1991. Dr. Trehan’s services to medicine have been recognised with significant national honours, including the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, Dr. B. C. Roy Award, and the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award.
Education & Training
MBBS – King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, India (1963)
Residency in General Surgery – Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, USA
Cardiothoracic Surgery Practice – New York University Medical Center, Manhattan (1971–1988)
Conditions Treated
Coronary Artery Disease
Congenital and Structural Heart Defects
Valvular Heart Disease
Aortic Aneurysms and Dissections
Heart Failure Requiring Surgical Intervention
Procedures Performed
Open Heart Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
Minimally Invasive Valve Replacement
Aortic Root and Arch Repair
Complex Reoperative Cardiac Surgeries
Awards & Accolades:
Padma Shri – Government of India (1991)
Padma Bhushan – Government of India (2001)
Dr. B. C. Roy Award – Medical Council of India (2002)
Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award
Ranked among India’s 50 Most Powerful People by India Today (2017)
FAQs -Dr. Naresh Trehan
With over 48,000 open-heart surgeries and decades of leadership in cardiac care, Dr. Trehan is widely regarded as one of the pioneers in cardiovascular surgery in India.
Yes, he practiced in the United States for over 15 years at renowned institutions like NYU Medical Center and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
Yes, Dr. Trehan is internationally recognized for pioneering minimally invasive cardiac surgery in India, offering faster recovery and reduced risk for patients.
He practices at Medanta – The Medicity, Gurgaon asChairman & Managing Director, Medanta
You can directly book an appointment through Medanta -The Medicity Gurugram to book an appointment or you can reach out to Hospisity’s care team:
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