- Speciality: Cardiac Surgery
- Designation: Vice Chairman – Cardiac Surgery, Max Hospital – Noida, Sector 128, Delhi NCR
- Education: MBBS, MS, DNB (General Surgery), MCh (Cardiac Surgery)
- Experience: 40+ years
- Hospital: Max Super Speciality Hospital Noida, Sector 128
About Dr. Manoj Luthra
Dr. Manoj Luthra is a highly accomplished cardiac surgeon with over 40 years of experience. He specialises in adult and paediatric cardiac surgery. He currently serves as Vice Chairman of Cardiac Surgery at Max Hospital – Noida, Sector 128. His medical journey began with an MBBS from Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, in 1976. He then earned his MS in General Surgery from the same institution in 1983. Subsequently, he completed his MCh in Cardiac Surgery from AFMC, Pune, in 1990. He also holds a DNB in General Surgery. Additionally, he completed a Fellowship in Coronary Artery Surgery in Sydney, Australia. Therefore, his training and academic credentials are truly exceptional.
His clinical expertise covers a wide spectrum of cardiac procedures. He specialises in off-pump total arterial revascularisation, thoracic aneurysm surgery, and complex neonatal heart operations. Furthermore, he performed the first Heart Transplant in the Indian Army in 2007. Leadership roles have been held by him as Dean and Professor at AFMC, Pune. He also served as Head of Cardiac Surgery at Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi. He authored a Manual of Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care, published by Elsevier India. Additionally, he has published 22 papers in indexed journals. Consequently, he is widely respected for his surgical excellence and academic contributions. Overall, Dr. Luthra is a legendary figure in cardiac surgery.
Work Experience
● Vice Chairman – Cardiac Surgery, Max Hospital – Noida, Sector 128 (Present)
● Dean and Professor – Cardiac Surgery, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune (2010 – 2014)
● Consultant and Head of Department – Cardiac Surgery, Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi (2007 – 2010)
● Professor and Head of Department – Cardiac Surgery, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune (2004 – 2007)
● Associate Professor – Cardiothoracic Surgery, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune (2000 – 2004)
● Over 40 years of comprehensive experience in cardiac surgery
Specialty & Interests
● Off-Pump Total Arterial Revascularization
● Thoracic Aneurysm Surgery
● Cardiac Transplantation
● Complex Neonatal Heart Operations
● Paediatric Cardiac Surgery
● Adult Cardiac Surgery
Memberships
● Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons
● Paediatric Cardiac Society of India
● World Congress of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery
Education & Training
● MBBS, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune (1976)
● MS (General Surgery), Armed Forces Medical College, Pune (1983)
● DNB (General Surgery), National Board of Examination, New Delhi (1986)
● MCh (Cardiac Surgery), Armed Forces Medical College, Pune (1990)
● Fellowship in Coronary Artery Surgery, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Australia (1993 – 1994)
● Senior Registrar (Cardiac Surgery), National Health Service, UK (1994 – 1995)
Honors & Awards
● Vishisht Seva Medal (2010)
● Chief of Army Staff Commendation (2005)
● General Officer Commanding Commendation (1997, 2003, 2007)
● Performed First Heart Transplant in the Indian Army (2007)
● Author – Manual of Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care, Elsevier India (2012)
● 22 papers published in indexed journals
