Dr. Yugal Kishore Mishra is one of India’s most accomplished cardiovascular and thoracic surgeons with over 30+ years of experience in complex cardiac procedures. He has performed more than 19,000 open-heart surgeries, making him one of the country’s leading experts in high-risk and advanced cardiac care. He pioneered the Robotic Cardiac Surgery Program at Manipal Hospitals and has significantly advanced minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) techniques. With global training across the USA, Europe, and Asia, Dr. Mishra brings world-class expertise combined with a compassionate, patient-focused approach.

Educational Qualifications:

• MBBS – S.S. Medical College, Rewa (1980)
• MS (Surgery) – S.S. Medical College, Rewa (1984)
• PhD (Cardiovascular Surgery) – Bakulev Institute of Cardiovascular Surgery, Moscow, Russia (1991)

Professional Experience:

• Chairman – Manipal Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Manipal Hospitals, Delhi (Current)
• Chief of Clinical Services, Manipal Hospitals, Delhi
• Head of Cardiac Sciences, Manipal Hospitals
• Over 30 years of experience in Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery
• Founder – Robotic Cardiac Surgery Program at Manipal Hospitals

Awards & Achievements:

• Rashtriya Ratan Award – International Study Circle (2005)
• Lifetime Achievement Award – World Congress on Clinical & Preventive Cardiology, presented by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (2006)
• Honoris Causa Doctorate (Doctor of Science) – Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya
• Principal Investigator – Mitral Valve Coapsis Annuloplasty Study
• Principal Investigator – Coronary Surgery (CABG) Study
• Numerous international awards for contributions to cardiac surgery

Professional Memberships:

• President – Indian Association of Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgeons
• President – Society of Minimally Invasive Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeons of India
• Council Member – Association of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgeons of Asia
• Executive Committee Member – Society for Heart Failure & Transplantation
• Member – European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery
• Member – International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
• Member – The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
• Member – Asian Society for Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery
• Founder – Indian College of Cardiology
• Life Member – Cardiological Society of India

Fellowships:

• Fellow – Thoracic Centre, University Hospital Uppsala, Sweden
• Fellow – Association of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgeons of India
• Various international training programs across the USA, France, Netherlands & Sweden

Talks & Publications:

• Manipal Hospitals Dwarka organized an e-OPD & Tele-consultation for Dr. Yugal Kishore Mishra in Cardiology in Satna (Media Coverage).
• Authored article on Minimally Invasive & Robotic Cardiac Surgeries in Express Healthcare.
• Shared insights in TOI (National Edition) on prioritizing cardiac ailments.
• Featured in Navbharat Times with a case study on excessive protein powder consumption.
• Commented in TOI (Delhi Edition) on vulnerability of heart & lung patients to COVID-19.
• Quoted across Dainik Jagran & Asian Age on World Heart Day.
• Provided expert opinion in Navbharat Times on cardiac risks related to coronavirus.
• Shared insights in Navbharat Times on risks of excess supplements.
• Highlighted risks of taking supplements without expert advice (Navbharat Times).
• Commented on air pollution causing cardiac health problems (Navbharat Times).
• Spoke on fitness vs. cardiac fitness in Navbharat Times.
• Explained rise in heart attacks among young adults in The Daily Guardian.
• Spoke in Times of India on COVID-19 vaccination importance.
• Coverage in Bhopal media for awareness on advanced cardiac procedures.
• Authored article on robotics in healthcare in ET Healthworld.
• Addressed COVID-19 home isolation concerns on CNN News-18.
• Featured in Dainik Bhaskar about chest pain during COVID-19.
• Spoke on importance of histopathology tests on AajTak Podcast.
• Advised on reducing cardiovascular disease risk in Doctor.NDTV.com (World Heart Day).
• Explained cardiac symptoms in women in TOI Digital (Exclusive).
• Commented in ET Healthworld on climate-linked health issues.
• Authored article on managing aortic stenosis with TAVR & SAVR in ET Healthworld.
• Featured in Times of India Digital on heart attacks in 20s & 30s (World Heart Day).
• “The Right Dose” Series – Spoke on advanced cardiac care in The Week.
• Discussed heart transplant eligibility & preparation (Manipal Hospital Video Feature).