Dr. Surendra Nath Khanna

Dr. Surendra Nath Khanna is one of India’s most accomplished and trusted cardiac surgeons, currently serving as Chairperson of Adult Cardiac Surgery & Heart-Lung Transplantation at Artemis Hospital, Gurugram. With a distinguished career spanning over 34 years and more than 21,000 successful cardiac surgeries, he represents the pinnacle of excellence in cardiovascular surgery.

Renowned for his mastery in beating heart (off-pump) coronary bypass, valve repair and replacement, and minimally invasive cardiac surgery, Dr. Khanna combines advanced surgical expertise with deep compassion for patients.

At VRH Healthcare, international patients from Middle East (Iraq, Yemen, Oman), Africa (Angola, Nigeria, Kenya, Sudan, Mozambique, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Fiji etc) and CIS countries (Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan) can easily schedule consultations with Dr. Surendra Nath Khanna and receive comprehensive facilitation — including cost estimates, travel coordination, and personalized pre- and post-operative support.

• Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
• Heart Valve Disease (Mitral, Aortic, Tricuspid)
• Aortic Aneurysm and Aortic Dissection
• Heart Failure and End-Stage Cardiac Conditions
• Congenital and Structural Heart Defects
• Rheumatic Heart Disease
• Complex and Redo Cardiac Cases

• Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) – both conventional and off-pump (beating heart)
• Heart Valve Replacement and Repair (mitral, aortic, tricuspid, double valve, redo valve surgeries)
• Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS) using thoracoscopic and keyhole approaches
• Aortic Aneurysm Repair and Endovascular Stent Grafting (EVAR)
• Heart-Lung Transplantation and Ventricular Reconstruction Procedures
• Cardiomyoplasty and Support Device Implantation
• Redo and Complex Cardiac Surgeries with microsurgical precision

Dr. Khanna completed his MBBS and MS (General Surgery) at King George’s Medical College, Lucknow, followed by MCh in Cardiothoracic Surgery. He pursued an Advanced Fellowship at San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy (1998-1999) under Prof. Ottavio Alfieri, inventor of the “Alfieri Stitch” technique.

His career includes roles as Senior Consultant and Associate Director at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Chief Cardiac Surgeon at Max Heart Institute, New Delhi, and currently Chairperson at Artemis Hospital. He has authored multiple peer-reviewed articles, received the Award of Excellence in Cardiology (World Congress of Cardiology India) and National Excellence Award (Heart Care Foundation of India), and trained dozens of cardiac surgeons across India and Asia.

Dr. Khanna has also led over two decades of free heart-care camps and public awareness programs in rural India.

• Unparalleled Experience: 34 years of practice and 21,000+ surgeries make him a top cardiac surgeon in India.
• Global Training: Advanced fellowship under Prof. Alfieri in Milan adds world-class precision to his work.
• Comprehensive Expertise: Performs the entire range of adult cardiac procedures — from CABG to heart-lung transplants.
• Minimally Invasive Approach: Expert in MICS, offering quicker recovery and smaller incisions.
• High Success Rates: Outstanding outcomes in both routine and high-risk cases.
• Patient-Centric Philosophy: Committed to accessible and affordable cardiac care for all.
• Seamless Global Access: VRH Healthcare ensures international patients receive complete logistical and medical assistance — from initial consultation to post-operative care.