Dr. Mahesh Wadhwani 
MBBS, MS, MCh
Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon
Head of Department (HOD)
24 Years of Experience
English, Hindi
About Dr. Mahesh Wadhwani
Dr. Mahesh Wadhwani is a distinguished Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon with over two decades of surgical expertise and more than 7,000 major heart surgeries to his credit. A graduate of Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai, he pursued advanced training in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (MCh) from the prestigious Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology, Trivandrum. He has pioneered cardiac care across North India as a founding member of several top hospitals, including Narayana Hrudayalaya Jaipur, Fortis Memorial Research Institute Gurugram, and Max Hospital Gurugram.
Dr. Wadhwani specializes in pediatric and adult cardiac surgeries, advanced minimally invasive techniques, and complex transplant procedures. His philosophy of “first do no harm” is reflected in his surgical practice, where every procedure is guided by compassion, precision, and a patient-first approach.
Qualifications of Dr. Mahesh Wadhwani
- MBBS – Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai
- MS (General Surgery) – MGM Medical College, Indore
- MCh (CVTS) – Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology, Trivandrum
Special Area of Interest
- Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Beating Heart Bypass Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Valve Replacement & Repair
- Congenital Cardiac Surgery (ASD, VSD, TOF, PDA)
- Aortic Surgery (Bentall’s operation, Arch replacement)
- Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy Surgery
- Ventricular Assist Device Implantation
- Heart & Lung Transplant Surgery
- Surgery for Atrial Fibrillation
Work Experience of Dr. Mahesh Wadhwani
- Chief Cardiac Surgeon & HOD – Paediatric & Adult Cardiac Surgery, Paras Hospital, Gurgaon (2018–2024)
- Senior Consultant & Head – Department of CTVS, Max Hospital, Gurgaon (2016–2017)
- Senior Consultant & Head – Department of CTVS, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Dehradun (2014–2016)
- Consultant Cardiac Surgeon – Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI), Gurgaon (2013–2014)
- Junior Consultant – Global Hospitals & Health City, Chennai (2012–2013)
- Junior Consultant – Narayana Hrudayalaya Hospital, Jaipur (2011–2012)
- Senior Resident – Bhopal Memorial Hospital & Research Institute, Bhopal (2007)
Awards & Recognitions
- Founding life member of Indian Association of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
- Founding life member of Indian Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation
- Active life member of Indian Association of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery since 2010
Memberships
- Indian Association of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (IACTS)
- Indian Association of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery (Founding Member)
- Indian Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation (Founding Member)
Research & Papers Published By Dr. Mahesh Wadhwani
- Cardiotoxic Effect of Chemotherapeutic Agents – European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine, 2020
- Carboplatin with Paclitaxel in Recurrent/Metastatic Head & Neck Cancers – Oncology Journal of India, 2021
- Primary Neuroendocrine Tumor of the Testis: A Rare Case Report – Journal of MAR Oncology
- p16 Protein Expression as a Biomarker for Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Osteosarcoma – Annals of Oncology, 2020 (abstract)
- Predictive Value of Tumor Infiltrating Lymphocytes in Triple Negative Breast Cancer – Annals of Oncology, 2020 (abstract)
- Primary Tracheal Cancer: A Regional Cancer Center Experience – Oncology Journal of India, 2021
- Combined Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte & Platelet-to-Lymphocyte Ratios as Biomarkers in TNBC – Oncology Journal of India (under review, 2021)
- Study of p16 Protein Expression in Osteosarcoma – South Asian Journal of Cancer (under review, 2021)
- Eight-year Follow-up of Patients with TTK-Chitra Valve Prosthetic – Presented at CTCON 2011, Chennai
- Emerging Paradigm in Lung Resectional Surgery – Experience at SCTIMST – CTCOMCON, Delhi, 2010
- Case of Migrated PDA Device into Abdominal Aorta – CTCOMCON, Delhi, 2010
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Mahesh Wadhwani is an expert in pediatric and adult cardiac surgeries, including congenital heart defect repair (ASD, VSD, TOF, PDA), minimally invasive bypass surgery, valve repair and replacement, aortic surgeries, ventricular assist device implantation, and heart and lung transplants.
With over 24 years of surgical experience, Dr. Wadhwani has successfully performed more than 7,000 major heart surgeries, including complex pediatric and transplant procedures.
Yes, he is highly skilled in minimally invasive cardiac procedures such as beating heart bypass surgery, valve replacement and repair, and minimally invasive congenital heart surgeries, which help patients recover faster with reduced risks.
Yes, Dr. Wadhwani has been instrumental in establishing advanced cardiac programs and is a founding member of leading hospitals like Narayana Hrudayalaya Jaipur, Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI) Gurugram, and Max Hospital Gurugram.
