- Speciality: Cardiac Surgery
- Designation: Senior Director – Cardiac Surgery at Medanta – The Medicity Hospital Gurugram
- Education: MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Cardiothoracic Surgery)
- Experience: 45+ years
- Hospital: Medanta Hospitals, Gurugram
About Dr. Anil Bhan
Dr. Anil Bhan is a highly respected cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon with over 45 years of overall experience. Currently, he serves as Senior Director – Cardiac Surgery at Medanta – The Medicity. He completed his MBBS from Government Medical College, Srinagar, where he was a gold medalist. Later, he pursued MS in General Surgery from PGIMER Chandigarh and MCh in Cardiothoracic Surgery from All India Institute of Medical Sciences.
Moreover, Dr. Bhan is known for having one of the largest experiences in aortic surgery in India. He has performed more than 15,000 cardiac and vascular procedures with excellent outcomes. In addition, he played a key role in the team that performed India’s first successful heart transplant in 1994. He has also contributed to innovation by designing over 50 surgical instruments in cardiac surgery. Therefore, his work has significantly advanced cardiac care in India.
Furthermore, he helped establish major cardiac surgery programs at Puttaparthi, Whitefield, and Max Heart and Vascular Institute, Saket. His expertise covers complex heart surgeries, pediatric cardiac care, and vascular procedures. As a result, he is widely recognized for precision, innovation, and consistent results in cardiac surgery.
Work Experience
● Senior Director – Cardiac Surgery, Medanta – The Medicity (2008 – Present)
● Director & Chief Coordinator – CTVS, Max Heart & Vascular Institute, Saket (2004 – 2008)
● Faculty Member – All India Institute of Medical Sciences (1992 – 2004)
Specialty & Interests
● Aortic aneurysm and complex aortic surgery
● Pediatric cardiac surgery and congenital heart defects
● Valve repair and replacement procedures
● Peripheral vascular surgery
● Advanced cardiothoracic surgical techniques
Memberships
● Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS)
Education & Training
● MBBS – Government Medical College, Srinagar
● MS (General Surgery) – PGIMER, Chandigarh
● MCh (Cardiothoracic Surgery) – All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Honors & Awards
● P.K. Sen Oration – CT Conference (2009)
● Performed youngest bypass surgery (18 months old patient) – 2007
● First ECMO procedure in India – 2000
● Introduced harmonic scalpel technique in India – 1995
● Key member of India’s first successful heart transplant team – 1994
Treatments Offered
● Aortic aneurysm surgery
● Pediatric cardiac surgery
● Heart valve repair and replacement
● Peripheral vascular surgery
● Complex cardiothoracic procedures
