Dr. Prannath Mehra

Dr Prannath Mehra is a highly distinguished cardiac anaesthesiologist in Mumbai with a phenomenal 38 years of overall experience.

He holds an MD in Cardiac Anaesthesia alongside elite international training as a fellow of the Australia and New Zealand Intensive Care Physicians.

He also holds the record for an immense clinical volume, having successfully provided cardiac anaesthesia for over 6,000 cardiovascular and thoracic procedures.

He is renowned globally for his profound expertise in adult cardiac anaesthesia, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), and complex organ transplants.

Currently, he serves as a Consultant at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, offering patients highly advanced intensive care for critical cardiac surgeries with fluent support in English and Hindi.

Area of Expertise

Dr Prannath brings profound knowledge to the medical management of critical cardiothoracic surgeries, severe end-stage heart failure, and complex vascular anomalies.

His unparalleled proficiency in advanced cardiac anaesthesia ensures absolute haemodynamic stability, rapid physiological recovery, and optimal surgical outcomes for his patients.

Advanced Cardiac Anaesthesia and Intensive Care

For patients in Mumbai undergoing highly complex cardiothoracic surgeries, Dr Prannath performs targeted pre-anaesthetic evaluations to rapidly ensure absolute physiological stability:

• Execution of highly advanced adult cardiac anaesthesia specifically targeting critical intraoperative haemodynamic management during complex on-pump CABG, off-pump CABG, and MIDCAB CABG procedures
• Medical management and precision-guided intensive care tailored for high-risk Cath Lab procedures, single and double valve replacements, and complex Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacements (TAVR)
• Diagnostic evaluation ensuring absolute reliability in comprehensive cardiac monitoring using advanced 2D and 3D Echocardiography to significantly accelerate safe physiological recovery

Organ Transplants, ECMO, and Ventricular Assist Devices

To safely manage severe end-stage heart and lung failure for patients in Andheri West, Dr Prannath offers the following targeted intensive interventions:

• Clinical execution of cutting-edge anaesthetic therapies targeting severe cardiopulmonary failure during intricate heart and lung transplants
• Diagnostic evaluation and intensive therapeutic management leveraging highly advanced life support systems including ECMO, Heart Mate 3, Left Ventricular Assisted Systems (LVAD), and BIVAD implantations
• Tailoring advanced clinical therapies to ensure immediate physiological stabilisation during highly rigorous postoperative recovery protocols following complex thoracic organ transplants

Complex Thoracic Surgeries and Aortic Interventions

Dr Prannath provides the following specialised intensive anaesthesia procedures for patients in Mumbai suffering from critical thoracic and vascular disorders to overcome major surgical challenges:

• Clinical diagnosis and execution of comprehensive anaesthetic strategies specifically designed for severe vascular anomalies including critical aortic dissections and complex aneurysm surgeries
• Focused evaluations delivering highly effective targeted anaesthetic care for uncommon and complex thoracic procedures such as Pneumonectomy and the excision of severe cardiac myxomas
• Multidisciplinary care leveraging stringent critical care advancements to significantly accelerate postoperative recovery following severe constrictive pericarditis surgeries and complex Renal cell carcinoma excisions

Clinical Outcomes and Surgical Volume

Dr Prannath Mehra maintains an extraordinary track record of clinical excellence, consistently delivering life-saving cardiac anaesthesia at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital (KDAH):

• Cardiovascular and Thoracic Procedures: Successfully administered intensive anaesthesia for over 6,000 critical cases.
• KDAH Surgical Volume: Expertly managed over 1,749 complex surgical cases at KDAH since February 2009.
• Heart Transplants: Played a critical intensive care role in 2 highly successful heart transplants.
• BIVAD Implantation: Successfully managed the highly rigorous anaesthesia for 1 highly complex BIVAD implantation.

Education

Dr Prannath Mehra completed his medical education and elite anaesthesia training from prestigious global and national medical boards:

• MBBS from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Ajmer (1988)
• MD in Cardiac Anaesthesia from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Ajmer (1991)

Fellowships and Certifications

Dr Prannath Mehra has been awarded highly prestigious clinical fellowships reflecting his absolute mastery in advanced intensive care:

• Fellow of the Australia and New Zealand Intensive Care Physicians (FANCP)
• Specific registration as a Medical Practitioner in Intensive Care from Australia
• Trained Intensivist from Epworth Hospital, Victoria, Melbourne, Australia

Professional Memberships

Dr Prannath Mehra holds esteemed leadership positions and memberships with a vast array of prestigious national medical organisations:

• Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists (ISA)
• Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Anaesthesiologists (IACTA)
• Association of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anaesthesiologists-Mumbai (ACTA-Mumbai)
• Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Awards and Achievements

Dr Prannath Mehra is highly celebrated for his relentless dedication to clinical excellence and pioneering cardiovascular intensive care:

• Holds a monumental 30 years of highly specialised intensive care experience strictly post-MD in cardiac anaesthesia.
• Served as the highly esteemed Director of the Anaesthesia Department at Mayo Hospital, Vadodara (1993 to 1995).
• Successfully led the intensive care team as the Chief Cardiac Anaesthetist and Intensivist at Shree Mahavir Heart Hospital, Surat (December 2000 to February 2009).

Publications

Dr Prannath Mehra has authored highly impactful clinical research, contributing significantly to the advancement of cardiovascular and thoracic anaesthesia:

• Dr Mehra has authored a prominent international publication alongside several highly esteemed national publications in prestigious medical journals.

Professional Experience

Dr Prannath Mehra currently brings his extensive cardiovascular intensive care expertise to the following leading institution, serving as a Consultant Cardiac Anaesthesiologist at:

• Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute (Andheri West)

Previously, he gained extensive medical leadership and advanced clinical experience serving as:

• Chief Cardiac Anaesthetist and Intensivist at Shree Mahavir Heart Hospital, Surat
• Director of the Anaesthesia Department at Mayo Hospital, Vadodara
• Trained Intensivist at Epworth Hospital, Victoria, Melbourne, Australia

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