Dr. Prashant Vaijyanath

Dr. Prashant Vaijyanath is a globally renowned Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon with over 30 years of experience. He is widely recognized for pioneering innovations in cardiac surgery, heart transplantation, minimally invasive techniques, and transcatheter valve therapies.

Academic Qualifications:
MBBS – University of Nagpur
MS (General Surgery) – Gold Medal – Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
MCh (Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery) – All India Institute of Medical Sciences
FACS – Fellow, American College of Surgeons

International Fellowships & Academic Exposure

Dr. Prashant has trained and held academic associations with some of the world’s most prestigious institutions, including:

Harvard Medical School
Cleveland Clinic
Tel Aviv University
Hadassah Medical Center
Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Fuwai Hospital
University of Leipzig
Landmark Achievements

* Performed the First Successful Heterotopic Heart Transplant on a Native Beating Heart with Direct Pulmonary Anastomosis in the Asia-Pacific region (2017)

* Performed the First TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation) in India (April 2010, Chennai)

* Performed the First Cardiac Transplant in Western Tamil Nadu (2014)

* Performed the First Bilateral Sequential Lung Transplant for Eisenmenger Syndrome in India (2015)

* Performed the First Completely Video-Endoscopic Cardiac Surgery with 3D Vision in India (2015)

* Introduced Robotic Cardiac Surgery in Western Tamil Nadu (2017)

* Successfully completed 66+ Heart Transplants

Core Competencies & Areas of Expertise:
Adult Cardiac Surgery
Off-pump Total Arterial Coronary Revascularisation
Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (CABG & Valve Procedures)
Complex Mitral Valve Reconstruction
Aortic Aneurysm & Valve-Sparing Surgery
Ross Procedure & Homograft Surgery
Redo & High-Risk Cardiac Surgeries
Endovascular & Transcatheter Valve Therapies
Circulatory Assist Devices & ECMO
Cardiac Transplantation
Stem Cell Research & Surgical Innovation

His surgical outcomes consistently surpass predicted mortality benchmarks, reflecting exceptional expertise in managing complex and high-risk cases.

Previous Appointments:
Senior Consultant & Director (Academics), Frontier Lifeline & Dr. K. M. Cherian Heart Foundation, Chennai
Senior Consultant & Director (Academics), Asian Heart Institute, Mumbai
Faculty & Consultant, All India Institute of Medical Sciences

Professional Memberships:
Fellow, International Society of Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Member, Association of Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeons of India
Member, Pediatric Cardiac Society of India
Examiner, National Board of Examinations (CTVS)

Research & Publications:
Dr. Prashant has contributed extensively to national and international journals including:
Asian Annals of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery
Indian Heart Journal
Journal of Heart Valve Disease
Texas Heart Institute Journal
Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia
New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM)

His research interests include transcatheter valve implantation, endovascular grafts, circulatory assist programs, and surgical innovations.

Teaching & Leadership:
Training Programme Director – Cardiothoracic Surgery
Examiner – National Board of Examinations (India)
Reviewer for leading international cardiac surgery journals
Leader in establishing multiple cardiac centres across India

Commitment to Excellence:
Dr. Prashant Vaijyanath is known for combining surgical precision, academic leadership, and innovation. His commitment to advanced cardiac care, transplant excellence, and minimally invasive techniques continues to elevate standards in cardiovascular surgery both nationally and internationally.