- Speciality: Cardiovascular & Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Designation: Chairman & Managing Director– Medanta – The Medicity Hospital Gurugram
- Education: MBBS, Diplomate (American Board of Surgery & Cardiothoracic Surgery, USA), Advanced Training (NYU, USA)
- Experience: 48+ years
- Hospital: Medanta Hospitals, Gurugram
About Dr. Naresh Trehan
Dr. Naresh Trehan is a globally renowned cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgeon. He currently serves as Chairman and Managing Director of Medanta – The Medicity. With over five decades of experience, he is widely regarded as one of India’s most trusted cardiac surgeons.
He completed his MBBS from King George Medical College, Lucknow. Subsequently, he pursued advanced surgical training in the United States. He is certified by both the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery. Over the years, he has performed more than 48,000 successful open-heart surgeries. As a result, he is known for exceptional precision and consistent outcomes. Moreover, his vision led to the establishment of Medanta, a leading multi-super specialty hospital known for advanced technology and patient-focused care.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Trehan has significantly shaped modern cardiac care in India. Before founding Medanta, he established Escorts Heart Institute, which set new benchmarks in cardiac treatment. Furthermore, he has received prestigious honors such as the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan from the Government of India. He has also contributed to international medical organizations and healthcare policy. His approach combines innovation, advanced techniques, and compassionate care. Therefore, he is considered a pioneer in minimally invasive cardiac surgery and heart transplant procedures.
Work Experience
● Chairman & Managing Director – Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram
● Founder & Executive Director – Escorts Heart Institute & Research Centre, New Delhi
● Senior Consultant – Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
● Attending Cardiothoracic Surgeon – New York University Medical Center, USA
● Consultant – Bellevue Hospital, New York, USA
● Consultant – St. Vincent’s Hospital, New York, USA
● Chief Cardiovascular Surgeon – Veterans Administration Hospital, Manhattan, USA
● Honorary Consultant – Cromwell Hospital, London
● Visiting Professor – Bangladesh Medical College, Dhaka
● Advisor – Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India
Specialty & Interests
● Cardiothoracic Surgery for a wide range of heart and chest conditions
● Cardiovascular Surgery including treatment of coronary artery and valve diseases
● Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery with faster recovery and better outcomes
● Heart Transplant and management of advanced heart failure cases
● Complex Open Heart Surgeries with high precision and expertise
● Advanced Cardiac Procedures using modern technology and techniques
Memberships
● Diplomate – American Board of Surgery
● Diplomate – American Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery
● Member – Society of Thoracic Surgeons, USA
● President – International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (ISMICS)
● Fellow – American College of Surgeons
● Fellow – Royal Society of Medicine, London
● Member – European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
● Council Member – Association of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgeons of Asia
● Member – Scientific Council, American College of Angiology
Education & Training
- ● MBBS – King George Medical College, Lucknow (1968)
● Diplomate – American Board of Surgery, USA (1977)
● Diplomate – American Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery, USA (1979)
● Advanced Training – New York University Medical Center, USA
Honors & Awards
● Padma Shri – Government of India
● Padma Bhushan – Government of India
● Dr. B. C. Roy National Award
● Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award
● Lifetime Achievement Awards from multiple international organizations
● Sushruta Award – Association of Indians in America
● Rotary Ratna Award
● Rajiv Gandhi National Unity Award
● Numerous national and international recognitions for excellence in cardiac surgery
Treatments Offered
● Open Heart Surgery
● Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
● Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
● Valve Repair & Replacement Surgery
● Heart Transplant
● Aortic Surgery
● Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
● Complex Cardiovascular Procedures
