Dr. Z.S. Meharwal
Chairman & Head, Adult Cardiac Surgery
Specialty:Cardiac Sciences | Adult Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery Heart Transplantation | Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD)
35+ years of experience
Fortis Escort Heart Institute, New Delhi, India
About Dr. Z. S Meharwal
Dr. Z.S. Meharwal is a highly accomplished and esteemed cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgeon in India. He is currently the Chairman and Head of the Adult Cardiac Surgery, Heart Transplantation, and Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Program at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute in New Delhi. Recognised as a pioneer in the introduction of advanced heart procedures in India, including heart transplantation and minimally invasive techniques, he has over 35 years of clinical experience and has performed over 30,000 successful cardiac interventions.
Dr. Meharwal, a founding member of Fortis Escorts, is dedicated to medical education and research, in addition to his exceptional surgical skills. He has served as the Program Director for DNB Cardiothoracic Surgery, where he has trained a large number of cardiac surgeons who are currently practicing in India and abroad. His clinical interests encompass the following: complex coronary artery bypass surgeries, aortic aneurysm repair, heart failure surgeries, and LVAD implantation.
Education & Training
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), and M.Ch (Cardiothoracic Surgery) – King George Medical College, Lucknow
Advanced training and consultant role at King’s College Hospital, London, UK (1993–1997)
Conditions Treated
Coronary Artery Disease
Heart Failure
Aortic Aneurysms and Dissections
Valvular Heart Diseases
Carotid Artery Disease
End-Stage Heart Conditions requiring transplant or mechanical support
Procedures Performed
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) – including off-pump and in high-risk patients
Valve repair and replacement
Surgery for aortic aneurysms and dissections
LVAD and other mechanical circulatory support systems
Heart transplantation
Carotid endarterectomy
Major vascular surgeries
Awards & Accolades:
Citation Award by the President of India, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, 2002
Saharanpur Aditya Samman, Government of Uttar Pradesh, 2005
Listed in Marquis Who’s Who in the World, 2005
Limca Book of Records, 2008 – for performing CABG on India’s oldest patient (94 years old)
Numerous national and international publications and faculty presentations
FAQs -Dr. Z . S. Meharwal
Dr. Meharwal is one of India’s leading surgeons in heart transplantation and heads the heart transplant program at Fortis Escorts.
Yes, he holds a Limca Book record for performing successful CABG on a 94-year-old patient.
He specializes in adult cardiac surgery, minimally invasive procedures, valve surgeries, LVAD, and heart transplants.
He practices at Fortis Escort Heart Institute, New Delhi as Chairman & Head, Adult Cardiac Surgery
You can directly book an appointment through Fortis Escort Heart Institute New Delhi to book an appointment or you can reach out to Hospisity’s care team:
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