Dr. Manoj Luthra is a globally respected cardiothoracic surgeon with decades of excellence in paediatric and adult cardiac surgery. He is credited with performing the first heart transplant in the Indian Army and has pioneered off-pump total arterial revascularization techniques. With over 22 research papers and an acclaimed manual on pediatric cardiac intensive care, he is a leading educator, innovator, and mentor in complex cardiac interventions.

Educational Qualifications:

• Senior Registrar (Cardiac Surgery) - National Health Service (UK) (1994 – 1995)
• Fellowship in Coronary Artery Surgery - Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (Central Sydney Health Services Hospital), Sydney, Australia (1993 – 1994)
• M.Ch. (Cardiac Surgery) - Armed Forces Medical College, Pune University (1990)
• DNB (General Surgery) - National Board of Examination, New Delhi (1986)
• MS (General Surgery) - Armed Forces Medical College, Pune (1983)
• MBBS - Armed Forces Medical College, Pune (1976)

Professional Experience:

• Vice Chairman – Cardiac Surgery – Max Healthcare (Current)
• Dean & Professor (Cardiac Surgery) – Armed Forces Medical College, Pune (2010–2014)
• Consultant & Head of Department (Cardiac Surgery) – Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi (2007–2010)
• Professor & Head of Department (Cardiac Surgery) – Armed Forces Medical College, Pune (2004–2007)
• Associate Professor (Cardiothoracic Surgery) – Armed Forces Medical College, Pune (2000–2004)

Professional Memberships:

• Indian Association of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeons
• Pediatric Cardiac Society of India
• World Congress of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery

Awards & Recognitions:

• Vishisht Seva Medal (2010) for distinguished service
• Chief of Army Staff Commendation (2005)
• General Officer Commanding Commendation (1997, 2003 & 2007)

Research Papers & Publications:

• 22 papers in indexed journals
• Author - Manual of Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care, Published by Elsevier India, 2012, ISBN: 978-81-312-3050-3

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