Dr. Rahul Chandola

Dr Rahul Chandola, Senior Consultant of Cardiothoracic and Heart Lung Transplant at PSRI Hospital and IHLD in Sheikh Sarai, brings 28 years of clinical practice to his field.

With over 150 successful heart grafting procedures, he is globally renowned for performing Northern India’s first lung transplant in a post-COVID patient.

He provides masterful, empathetic operative care in English and Hindi, ensuring clear communication for patients seeking elite medical support.

Areas of Expertise

Understanding the heavy emotional burden of end-stage organ failure, Dr Chandola approaches highly technical surgical medicine with profound empathy.

His specialised focus spans pioneering thoracic techniques and sophisticated minimal access applications, ensuring compassionate, evidence-based support during every recovery phase.

End-Stage Organ Recovery and Grafting Protocols

Dr Rahul Chandola provides lasting relief for severe end-stage respiratory and myocardial conditions, restoring breathing capacity and patient confidence.

• Precision Adult and Paediatric Heart Replacement
• Comprehensive Cadaveric (DCD/NDD) and Living Lobar Lung Transplants
• Innovative Ex-Vivo Organ Perfusion (OCS) Management

Artificial Circulatory Implants and Complex Aortic Repair

This highly accomplished Thoracic Surgeon resolves intricate aortic aneurysms and critical ventricular failures, delivering a secure, life-saving clinical outcome.

• Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Implantation (HeartMate, Berlin Heart, CentriMag)
• Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Deployment
• Complex Aortic Surgeries and Root Reconstruction

Non-Invasive Structural Heart Solutions

Dr Rahul Chandola offers permanent solutions for debilitating valve dysfunctions and structural defects, ensuring smooth tissue healing and metabolic regeneration.

• Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)
• Precision Minimally Invasive Chest Interventions
• Advanced Impella Device Placements

About PSRI Hospital and IHLD, Sheikh Sarai

PSRI Hospital and the Institute of Heart and Lungs Diseases (IHLD) in Sheikh Sarai, New Delhi, serve as premier tertiary care destinations equipped with state-of-the-art technology for holistic circulatory and pulmonary care.

These institutes offer ultra-modern operation theatres and exceptional diagnostic services, ensuring patients receive world-class, multidisciplinary treatment for all end-stage organ failure and intricate vascular conditions.

Insurance and Cashless Treatment Facilities

Patients visiting the Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery department for consultations with Dr Rahul Chandola can seamlessly access comprehensive financial support through various healthcare schemes.

As fully empaneled facilities, PSRI Hospital and IHLD in Sheikh Sarai, Delhi offer rapid approval processes for:

• TPA (Third Party Administrator) Cashless Insurance
• DGEHS (Delhi Government Employees Health Scheme)
• Cash and Self-Pay Options

To ensure a smooth, hassle-free cashless admission and consultation process, patients are advised to carry their valid insurance card, DGEHS card, or TPA authorization letter.

Professional Experience

Dr Rahul Chandola currently serves as a Senior Consultant at PSRI Hospital and IHLD Hospital in Sheikh Sarai, New Delhi, where his standard consultation fee starts at ₹1800.

Prior to this, he held several prestigious leadership roles, including:

• Associate Director, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, Delhi
• Senior Consultant, Gleneagles Global Hospitals, Chennai
• Senior Consultant, CARE Hospitals, Hi tech City, Hyderabad
• Junior Consultant, Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
• Junior Consultant, Fortis Escorts Hospital, New Delhi
• Registrar, Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi

Credentials and Education

Education

• MBBS, Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU, Varanasi (1998)
• MS General Surgery, Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU, Varanasi (2000)
• MCh Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur (2005)

Fellowships and Advanced Training

• Fellowship in Cardiac Surgery, Charité, Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany (2006)
• Fellowship in Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Transplantation and VADs, Toronto General Hospital, Canada (2011)
• Advanced Fellowship in Cardiovascular Surgery, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Canada (2013)
• Fellowship in Heart and Lung Transplantation and VADs, University of Alberta, Canada (2014)

Registration No. 37553 (Delhi Medical Council, 2008)

Memberships

• Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS)
• Asian Cardiovascular Society (ACS)
• Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS)
• American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS)
• Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Academic Contributions and Major Achievements

Dr Rahul Chandola actively contributes to the advancement of surgical health through continuous operative dedication, elite patient advocacy, and international medical research.

Key Milestones and Honours

• Mastery in Surgical Care: Gained worldwide recognition for successfully performing over 150 complex organ replacements, alongside 1,000 philanthropic open-chest procedures for economically disadvantaged individuals.
• Excellence in Scientific Advocacy: Trained globally under pioneers like Dr Tirone David and actively spearheads groundbreaking healthcare innovations such as the iLive Connect remote monitoring system.
• Dedicated Professional Leadership: Established robust grafting programmes as the Programme In-Charge across leading hospitals in Delhi, Hyderabad, and Chennai.

Research and Publications

Dr Chandola has authored and presented an array of landmark studies and clinical papers across international forums, including:

• Use of Impella 5L for Acute Allograft Rejection Postcardiac Transplant
• Long-term use of low-molecular-weight heparin in a patient with Heartware BIVAD (HVAD) with underlying sustained ventricular fibrillation
• Severe Aortic Insufficiency Secondary to 5L Impella Device Placement

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