- Speciality: Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery
- Designation: Consultant – Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Delhi
- Education: MBBS, DNB – Cardiothoracic Surgery, DNB (CTVS)
- Experience: 14+ years
- Hospital: Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Delhi
About Dr. Varun Bansal
Dr. Varun Bansal is a highly skilled Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon with over 14 years of experience in complex cardiac procedures. He holds a DNB in Cardiothoracic Surgery and has completed a prestigious fellowship in Advanced Cardiac Surgery, Heart Transplant, and TAVI from Toronto General Hospital, Canada. Currently practicing at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, Dr. Bansal specializes in minimally invasive and robotic cardiac surgery using the Da Vinci Xi system. His clinical interests include complex valve repairs, coronary bypass surgeries, heart failure management with LVAD and ECMO, and congenital heart surgery. Fluent in English, Hindi, and Punjabi, he connects well with a diverse patient base, offering compassionate, detail-oriented care tailored to each individual.
Dr. Bansal’s experience spans leading hospitals like Medanta, Fortis, Max, and QRG Health City, where he has contributed to high-volume cardiac programs. He is a member of several reputed associations, including the Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons and the Society of Minimally Invasive Cardiovascular Surgeons of India. He has also presented and published multiple research papers in national and international forums. With a strong academic background and surgical expertise, Dr. Bansal remains dedicated to advancing cardiac care through innovation, precision, and patient education.
Work Experience
- DNB Resident, Delhi Heart and Lung Institute – (Feb 2011 – Feb 2016)
- Clinical Associate, Max Super Specialty Hospital, Vaishali – (Mar 2016 – Dec 2016)
- CTVS Surgeon, Fortis Escorts Hospital, Faridabad – (Dec 2016 – Feb 2018)
- CTVS Surgeon, QRG Health City, Faridabad – (Feb 2018 – Jun 2019)
- Clinical Fellow, Toronto General Hospital, Canada – (Jul 2019 – Jun 2020)
- CTVS Surgeon, Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram – (Sep 2020 – Oct 2021)
- CTVS Surgeon, Fortis Memorial Research Institute & Fortis Hospital, Faridabad – (Oct 2021 – May 2022)
- Consultant, Minimally Invasive & Robotic Cardiac Surgery, Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi – (June 2022 – Present)
Specialty & Interests
- Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS)
- Robotic Cardiac Surgery (Da Vinci Xi system)
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
- Heart Transplant & Advanced Heart Failure Management
- LVAD & ECMO support
- Valve Repair & Replacement (including complex valves)
- Adult Congenital Heart Surgery
- Aortic Root & Arch Surgery
- Re-do Cardiac Surgery
- Patient education and preventive cardiac care
Memberships
- Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS)
- Asian Society of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (ASCVTS)
- Society of Minimally Invasive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons of India
- Indian Medical Association (IMA)
Education & Training
- Fellowship, Advanced Cardiac Surgery, Heart Transplant & TAVI
Toronto General Hospital, University of Toronto (2019–2020) - DNB (CTVS) – National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (2016)
- MBBS – Kasturba Medical College, MAHE, Manipal (2009)
- Certifications:
- Console Surgeon Certified – Da Vinci Xi Surgical System (2022)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
- State Talent Search Examination (Haryana) – 1998–99
Treatments Offered
- Surgical Treatments:
- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG)
- Valve Repair & Replacement
- Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
- Robotic-Assisted Cardiac Surgery
- Heart Transplant
- LVAD Implantation
- ECMO Support
- Congenital Heart Surgery
- Medical Treatments:
- Chest Pain Management
- Pneumonia Treatment
- Fainting & Syncope Management
- Myocarditis & Pericarditis Care
- Heart Rhythm Disorders like Atrial Fibrillation
- Cardiomyopathy and Heart Failure Management
