Dr. Z S Meharwal CHAIRMAN & HEAD- ADULT CARDIAC SURGERY

Delhi   30 Years of Experience   Cardiac Sciences | Adult CTVS (Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery) | Heart Transplant Organ Transplant


  • MBBS from a reputed medical college.

  • MS in General Surgery, further enhancing his surgical expertise.

  • M.Ch. (Cardiothoracic Surgery), specializing in complex cardiac and thoracic procedures.

  • MNAMS (Member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences), recognizing his outstanding contributions to medical sciences.

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Dr. Z.S. Meharwal is a distinguished cardiac surgeon with over 30 years of experience in the field of adult cardiac surgery, heart transplantation, and ventricular assist devices (LVAD). He is currently the Chairman and Head of the Department of Adult Cardiac Surgery at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi. As part of the founding team at Fortis Escorts, Dr. Meharwal has played a pivotal role in developing and advancing complex cardiac surgeries, including heart transplants and minimally invasive procedures. With more than 30,000 surgeries performed, he is recognized as a pioneer in the country’s cardiac surgery landscape. Dr. Meharwal is also a dedicated educator and trainer, serving as the Programme Director for DNB Cardiothoracic Surgery, and has mentored numerous surgeons in India and abroad. His expertise and contributions have earned him numerous accolades, including the prestigious President’s Award for his remarkable work in cardiac surgery.

Experience Overview

  • Chairman and Head – Adult Cardiac Surgery, Heart Transplantation, and LVAD Program at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute (since its inception).

  • Founding Member of the medical team at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, contributing to the establishment and growth of the facility’s advanced cardiac services.

  • Program Director for the DNB Cardiothoracic Surgery program at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, where he has trained numerous cardiac surgeons both in India and abroad.

  • Active Faculty Member and Lecturer at various National and International Cardiac Surgery Conferences, contributing to global learning and advancements in the field.

  • Dr. Meharwal has performed over 30,000 cardiac surgeries, including complex procedures, and has been integral to the successful outcomes of many challenging cases, including the oldest CABG surgery performed on a 94-year-old patient.

  • His expertise has been sought after globally, and he has served as faculty at various prestigious medical meetings, conferences, and summits worldwide.

Professional Memberships

  • Member of the Indian Association of Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS)

  • Member of the Cardiological Society of India (CSI)

  • Member of the Asian Society of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (ASCTS)

  • Member of the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (ISMICS)

Awards:

  • Citation Award by President of India, Sri APJ Abdul Kalam, at the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery Meeting (2002)

  • Saharanpur Aditya Samman by the Government of Uttar Pradesh for contributions to the medical field (2005)

  • Entered into the Limca Book of Records (2008) for performing Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery on the oldest patient (94 years old)

  • President’s Award for contributions to the field of cardiac surgery

Specialty Interests:

  • Adult cardiac surgery, including complex heart operations

  • Heart transplantation

  • Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) implantation

  • Minimally invasive cardiac surgery

  • Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgeries

  • Aortic and valvular heart surgeries

Languages Spoken

  • English

  • Hindi

  • Punjabi

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