Dr. Z S Meharwal is the Chairman and Head of Adult Cardiac Surgery and Heart Transplantation at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi, and a founding member of the institute. With over 35 years of experience and more than 30,000 cardiac surgeries performed, he is one of the most respected cardiac surgeons in India. He is a pioneer in advanced cardiac procedures, including LVAD implantation and complex heart surgeries. He has played a significant role in training cardiac surgeons in India and abroad and actively contributes to research and academic activities.

Educational Qualifications:

• MBBS
• MS
• M.Ch
• MNAMS

Professional Experience:

• Chairman & Head – Adult Cardiac Surgery, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute
• Programme Director – DNB Cardiothoracic Surgery
• 35+ years of experience in cardiac surgery
• Performed 30,000+ cardiac surgeries
• Faculty at national and international conferences

Awards & Achievements:

• Citation Award by President of India Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam (2002)
• Listed in Marquis Who’s Who in the World (2005)
• Saharanpur Aditya Samman – Government of Uttar Pradesh (2005)
• Limca Book of Records (2008) – Oldest patient (94 years) undergoing CABG

Professional Memberships:

• Indian Association of Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgeons
• Cardiological Society of India
• Asian Society of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery
• International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery

Blogs

• Tobacco and Cardiovascular Diseases – Dr. Zile Singh Meharwal
• Proper Treatment of Heart Valves Can Save A Lif