Dr. Suresh V Joshi

Dr Suresh V Joshi is a Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon in Mumbai with 51 years of experience and over 20,000 surgical operations to his credit, having stood first in the University of Mumbai during his super-specialisation.

He currently practises as the Director of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery at Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Cumballa Hill, and as a Consultant at Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Bandra West.

He specialises in neonatal open-heart surgery, beating heart bypass surgery, minimally invasive cardiac interventions, and complex valve repairs.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Joshi focuses on advanced paediatric and adult cardiothoracic interventions through the following clinical areas:

Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery

He pioneered minimally invasive and thoracoscopic cardiac surgery in India, performing beating heart surgeries through keyhole incisions to avoid cutting bones and to speed up patient recovery.

Paediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery

Dr Suresh is the first trained paediatric and congenital heart surgeon in Western India, having performed the first successful open-heart surgery on a newborn baby in Mumbai.

Advanced Bypass and Hybrid Procedures

He performed the first hybrid coronary artery bypass grafting and percutaneous translational coronary angioplasty procedure in India, and specialises in beating heart bypass surgery using bilateral internal mammary artery Y-grafts.

Valve Repair and Complex Reconstructions

Dr Joshi established a dedicated centre of excellence for heart valve diseases, focusing on valve repairs, complex redo open-heart surgeries, and reconstructions for aortic arch aneurysms.

Educational Background

He completed his MBBS, MS in General Surgery, and MCh in Cardiothoracic Surgery, along with the following advanced fellowships:

• Fellow of the Indian Association of Cardiothoracic Surgeons
• Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians
• Fellow of the International College of Surgeons

Awards, Research, and Publications

Dr Suresh Joshi received the Harvard University International Medical Excellence in India Award in 2009 for his pioneering contributions to cardiac surgery.

He also completed specialised advanced cardiac surgical training at renowned medical centres in Australia.

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