Dr. Z.S. Meharwal

Dr. Z.S. Meharwal - Executive Director and Head of Cardiac Surgery, Heart Transplantation, and VAD Program at Fortis Escort Hospital Heart Institute

Pioneering Excellence in Cardiac Surgery and Heart Transplantation

Leading Expert with 30+ Years of Experience in Cardiac Surgery

Unparalleled Surgical Skills, Extensive Training, and Published Research

• Dr. Z.S. Meharwal is an esteemed Executive Director and Head of Cardiac Surgery, Heart Transplantation, and VAD Program at Fortis Escort Hospital Heart Institute, contributing to the founding team of doctors at the institution.
• With over 30 years of experience in cardiac surgery, Dr. Meharwal has successfully performed more than 30,000 surgeries, including complex heart operations and Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) procedures.
• Widely recognized as a pioneer in various cardiac operations, Dr. Meharwal has introduced innovative techniques and surgical approaches that have significantly advanced the field in the country.
• In addition to his surgical expertise, Dr. Meharwal actively engages in teaching and training activities, serving as the Programme Director of DNB Cardiothoracic Surgery at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute.
• He has trained numerous cardiac surgeons in India and abroad, who have gone on to establish themselves as independent experts at different medical centers.
• Dr. Meharwal's contributions extend beyond the operating room. He has been invited as faculty in national and international meetings, sharing his knowledge and experience with fellow medical professionals.
• His extensive research efforts have resulted in publications in esteemed peer-reviewed national and international journals, contributing to the advancement of cardiac surgery.
• Recognized for his outstanding contributions, Dr. Meharwal has received numerous awards, including the prestigious President's Award for his remarkable achievements in the field of Cardiac Surgery.
• As a member of esteemed professional associations such as the Indian Association of Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgeons, Cardiological Society of India, Asian Society of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, and International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, Dr. Meharwal remains at the forefront of the latest advancements in the field.
• Notably, Dr. Meharwal was honored with the Citation Award by the President of India, Sri APJ Abdul Kalam, during the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery Meeting in 2002.
• His contributions to the medical field were further recognized with the Saharanpur Aditya Samman by the Government of Uttar Pradesh in 2005, and he entered the Limca Book of Records in 2008 for performing Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery on a 94-year-old patient, setting a new benchmark as the oldest patient to undergo CABG.