Dr Shiv Kumar Choudhary

Dr Shiv Kumar Choudhary is one of India’s most renowned Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons, currently serving as Executive Director – Cardio Thoracic & Vascular Surgery at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi. With over 32 years of experience, he is widely recognized for complex aortic surgery, high-risk valve procedures, neonatal arterial switch operations, heart transplantation, and LVAD implantation.

Before joining Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, he served as Professor and Head of the Department of Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery at AIIMS, New Delhi, one of India’s most prestigious academic institutions.

He performs more than 500 major cardiac surgeries annually, including complex and high-risk procedures such as aortic dissection repair, arch replacement, redo cardiac surgery, and advanced heart failure management.

For international patients, VRH Healthcare provides complete coordination including pre-arrival case review, cost planning, visa documentation assistance, hospital admission scheduling, and structured post-operative follow-up.

Dr Choudhary manages a wide spectrum of adult and complex congenital cardiac conditions:

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Aortic Diseases

• Acute and chronic aortic dissection
• Thoracic aortic aneurysm
• Aortic arch pathology
• Aortic root aneurysm

Heart Valve Diseases

• Mitral valve stenosis and regurgitation
• Aortic valve disease
• Tricuspid valve disorders
• Complex multi-valve pathology

Coronary Artery Disease

• Single and multivessel coronary artery disease
• CABG combined with valve or aortic procedures

Congenital Heart Disease

• Transposition of great arteries
• Atrial septal defect (ASD)
• Ventricular septal defect (VSD)
• Complex neonatal congenital anomalies

Advanced Heart Failure

• Dilated cardiomyopathy
• End-stage heart failure
• LVAD candidates
• Heart transplantation candidates

Pulmonary & Vascular Conditions

• Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension
• Pulmonary endarterectomy cases

Dr Choudhary’s surgical expertise includes nearly all major adult cardiothoracic procedures, with special focus on complex and high-risk cases.

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Aortic Surgery

• Aortic dissection repair
• Aortic arch replacement
• Bentall procedure (aortic root replacement)
• Complex thoracic aneurysm repair

Advanced Valve Surgery

• Mitral valve repair and replacement
• Aortic valve repair and replacement
• Tricuspid valve repair
• Valve-sparing techniques
• Congenital valve repair

Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery

• CABG (isolated and combined procedures)
• Redo coronary bypass surgery

Congenital & Neonatal Surgery

• Neonatal arterial switch operation
• ASD/VSD closure using advanced patch techniques

Advanced Heart Failure Surgery

• Heart transplantation
• Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) implantation

Pulmonary Vascular Surgery

• Pulmonary thromboendarterectomy
• Surgical management of pulmonary hypertension

Dr. Choudhary completed his MBBS and MS (General Surgery) from GSVM Medical College, Kanpur. He further pursued his MCh in Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery (CTVS) from the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, completing it in 1996. He is an active member of various National and International Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery Societies.

• Leadership Roles: Currently serves as Executive Director – CTVS at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute. He previously held the esteemed position of Professor & Head of the Department of CTVS at AIIMS New Delhi.
• Clinical Volume: Brings over 32+ years of surgical experience, performing more than 500 major cardiac surgeries annually. He possesses extensive experience in handling high-risk and redo cardiac surgeries.
• Innovations & Special Interests: Dr Choudhary has pioneered or refined several surgical techniques including the percutaneously adjustable pulmonary artery band, antegrade cerebral perfusion strategies, modified ultrafiltration techniques, specialized valve patches for ASD/VSD closure, congenital tricuspid valve repair, and left atrial reduction with pulmonary vein isolation. His work focuses on improving surgical outcomes and expanding treatment options for complex cardiac patients in India.

• 32+ years of cardiothoracic surgical expertise
• Former Head of CTVS at AIIMS New Delhi
• 500+ major cardiac surgeries performed annually
• Specialist in high-risk aortic dissection and arch replacement
• Expertise in heart transplant and LVAD procedures
• Extensive experience in neonatal and congenital cardiac surgery
• Strong academic and guideline-based approach
• Advanced international patient services support at Fortis Escorts

Coordinated treatment pathway via VRH Healthcare. International patients benefit from structured pre-surgical evaluation, transparent cost planning, ICU-level care, and post-operative recovery management.