Dr. Vijay Dikshit

Dr Vijay Dikshit is a senior cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon in Hyderabad with 52 years of experience and over 22,000 open heart surgeries performed across his career.

He has served as Senior Consultant and Coordinator, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad since 1991, making him one of the longest-serving cardiac surgeons at any Apollo facility in India.

Patients seeking trusted cardiac surgery in Hyderabad, expert valve surgery in Hyderabad, or advanced congenital heart surgery in Hyderabad will find Dr Dikshit delivering comprehensive cardiothoracic surgical care with a track record that includes 362 consecutive coronary bypass surgeries without any mortality or serious complication between 1991 and 1993, recognised as a record performance of that era.

He is the recipient of the FIE National Award presented by Dr Manmohan Singh in 1994 and has been felicitated by Medtronic Inc. USA and Apollo Hospitals Chairman Dr Pratap C Reddy for surgical milestones.

He consults in English, Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil, ensuring clear communication for patients from across India.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Vijay Dikshit manages the full spectrum of adult and congenital cardiac surgical conditions with particular depth in coronary surgery, valve surgery, congenital heart repair, and rare cardiac procedures.

Coronary Artery Surgery in Hyderabad

Dr Dikshit has the largest individual experience in coronary bypass surgery in Hyderabad with over three decades of CABG surgical practice at Apollo Hospitals:

• Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) on-pump and off-pump
• Minimally Invasive Coronary Artery Surgery
• Coronary Endarterectomy for diffuse coronary disease
• CABG with Left Ventricular Aneurysmectomy
• CABG with Valve Replacement for combined disease
• Redo CABG for reoperative coronary cases
• Infarct Exclusion Surgery for post-infarct left ventricular reconstruction

Valve Surgery in Hyderabad

Dr Dikshit has one of the largest individual experiences in mitral valve surgery with complete chordal preservation and artificial chordal reconstruction in India:

• Mitral Valve Replacement with Complete Chordal Preservation using latest surgical technique
• Artificial Chordal Reconstruction for mitral valve repair
• Aortic Valve Replacement for stenosis and regurgitation
• Stentless Bioprosthetic Valve Replacement Surgery for aortic valve disease, one of the largest experiences in India
• Double and Triple Valve Replacement and Repair
• Balloon Mitral Valvuloplasty for mitral stenosis
• Complex Valve Surgery for reoperative and combined cases

Congenital Heart Surgery in Hyderabad

Dr Dikshit manages a full range of congenital cardiac surgical conditions including complex neonatal and paediatric cases:

• Correction of Congenital Cardiac Defects including complex presentations
• Thoracoscopic Closure of Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) first performed in South India in 1996
• ASD and VSD Closure
• Tetralogy of Fallot Repair
• Senning Operation for Transposition of the Great Arteries
• Partial Atrioventricular Canal Defect Repair
• Emergency Neonatal Cardiac Surgery for complex congenital heart disease
• Bentall Procedure for aortic root pathology

Complex and Rare Cardiac Surgery in Hyderabad

Dr Dikshit manages rare and complex cardiac surgical conditions with published research:

• Cardiac Tumour Surgery
• Ascending Aorta Aneurysm Surgery with aortic valve replacement
• Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) Implantation
• Emergency Cardiac Surgery for high-risk and critically ill patients

Qualifications

• MBBS from King George's Medical College, Lucknow, University of Lucknow (1974)
• MS General Surgery from King George's Medical College, Lucknow (1977)
• MCh Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery from King George's Medical College, Lucknow (1980)
• Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery, Christian Medical College, Vellore

Dr Dikshit holds active medical council registration with the Andhra Pradesh Medical Council (Reg. No. 38474, 1996) and Tamil Nadu Medical Council (Reg. No. 40255, 1985), reflecting continuous surgical practice across both states.

Surgical Milestones and Distinctions

• Over 22,000 open heart surgeries across his career
• Independently performed over 8,000 open heart operations at Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad
• Over 6,000 open heart operations in association with Dr Girinath at Apollo Hospitals, Madras, one of the largest combined open heart surgery experiences in India
• 362 consecutive coronary bypass surgeries without any mortality or serious complication from 1991 to 1993, a record performance of that era
• First surgeon in South India to perform Thoracoscopic Closure of Patent Ductus Arteriosus in 1996
• One of India's first users and largest experience in Stentless Bioprosthetic Valve Replacement Surgery for aortic valve disease
• Largest experience in India of Mitral Valve Replacement with Complete Chordal Preservation and Artificial Chordal Reconstruction
• Successfully performed emergency cardiac surgery on a 2-day-old infant with severe complex congenital heart disease
• Felicitated by Medtronic Inc. USA for achieving 5,000 open heart surgeries in 2000
• Felicitated by Apollo Hospitals Chairman Dr Pratap C Reddy for performing 10,000 open heart surgeries at the Apollo Group

Awards and Recognitions

• FIE National Award, presented by Dr Manmohan Singh, 1994
• Ramakrishna Mission Award for dedicated service to humanity
• Felicitation by Medtronic Inc. USA for achieving 5,000 open heart surgeries, 2000
• Felicitation by Apollo Hospitals Chairman for 10,000 open heart surgeries at Apollo Group

Research and Publications

Dr Dikshit has published peer-reviewed research in indexed national and international journals and contributed a chapter to a major Indian medical textbook:

• The Senning Operation for Correction of Transposition of the Great Arteries, Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 1982, Vol. 1, Pg. 71 to 73
• Surgical Management of Aneurysm of the Ascending Aorta with Aortic Insufficiency, Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 1983, Vol. 2, Pg. 39 to 40
• Surgical Management of Partial Atrioventricular Canal Defects, Proceedings of the World Conference on Open Heart Surgery, Bombay, India, 1985
• Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery in Indian Patients, Proceedings of the World Conference on Open Heart Surgery, Bombay, India, 1985
• Surgery for Coronary Artery Disease, South India Surgical Clinics, July 1988, Vol. 3, Pg. 215 to 218
• Surgical Aspects of Coronary Artery Disease, Chapter in API Textbook of Medicine, Fifth Edition, Section: Cardiology, edited by Dr ML Bhatia

Professional Memberships

• Society of Thoracic Surgeons, USA (STS)
• European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgery (EACTS)
• Cardiological Society of India (CSI)
• Association of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons of India (ATCVS)
• Association of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons of India (ATCVS)
• Past President, Indian Medical Association (IMA), Apollo Branch, Hyderabad
• Association of Surgeons of India (ASI) since 1984
• Indian College of Chest Physicians
• Asian Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
• Medical Council of India (MCI)

Hospital Affiliations in Hyderabad

Current Practice

Dr Vijay Dikshit currently serves as Senior Consultant and Coordinator, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad since 1991. Consultation Fee: ₹1500

Past Experience

• Apollo Hospitals, Madras as Consultant Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon (1984 to 1991)
• King George's Medical College, Lucknow as Lecturer, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (1982 to 1984)
• Railway Hospital, Perambur as Assistant Medical Officer, Cardiac Surgery (1981 to 1982)
• GM Associated Hospital, Lucknow as Resident in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

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