Dr. Z S Meharwal

Professional Summary

Dr. Z S Meharwal is a distinguished Chairman and Head of Adult Cardiac Surgery, Heart Transplantation, and VAD (Ventricular Assist Device) Program at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla, New Delhi. With an impressive 35 years of experience in cardiac surgery, Dr. Meharwal is one of India's most accomplished cardiac surgeons, having performed over 30,000 surgeries throughout his illustrious career. As a founding member of the team of doctors at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Dr. Meharwal has played a pivotal role in shaping the institution into one of India's premier cardiac care centers. His extensive expertise spans adult cardiac surgery, cardiothoracic and vascular surgery, heart transplantation, and organ transplantation, making him a trusted name for patients seeking advanced cardiac surgical care from across the globe. Dr. Meharwal's decades-long commitment to excellence in cardiac surgery, combined with his vast surgical volume, reflects not only his technical mastery but also the deep trust placed in him by thousands of patients and their families. International patients seeking world-class cardiac care in India will find in Dr. Meharwal a surgeon of exceptional skill and experience.

Specializations

- Cardiac Surgery

Procedures & Expertise

- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
- Heart Valve Repair Surgery
- Heart Valve Replacement Surgery
- Double Valve Replacement
- Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
- Heart Transplant Surgery
- LVAD Implantation
- Redo CABG
- Aortic Root Replacement
- Multiple Valve Surgery

Education & Qualifications

- MBBS 
- MS
- M.Ch
- MNAMS

Professional Experience

Dr. Z S Meharwal has dedicated over 35 years to the field of cardiac surgery, accumulating an extraordinary surgical experience of more than 30,000 procedures. He serves as Chairman and Head of Adult Cardiac Surgery, Heart Transplantation, and VAD Program at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla, New Delhi. As part of the founding team of doctors at this prestigious institution, he has been instrumental in building its reputation as a leading cardiac surgery center in India.

Hospital Affiliations

- Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla, New Delhi