Dr. Vidyadhar Lad

Dr Vidyadhar Lad is a highly esteemed Senior Consultant in Adult Cardiac Surgery and Heart Transplantation. He is currently practicing at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute, Andheri West, in Mumbai.

He brings an extraordinary 32 years of clinical experience to his patients. Throughout his decades of practice, he has successfully performed over 13,000 complex cardiac surgeries with an exceptional 99% success rate.

He is widely celebrated for a monumental surgical milestone, having successfully spearheaded the Heart Transplant and Adult ECMO programs at Kokilaben Hospital.

He speaks English, Hindi, and Marathi, ensuring clear and comforting communication with every patient.

Dr Lad is a globally respected authority in beating heart CABG and valve replacements. He holds an MS in General Surgery from Tata Memorial Hospital and an MCh in Cardiothoracic Surgery from KEM Hospital, Mumbai.

He underwent elite advanced training under legendary cardiac surgeons at Toronto General Hospital and the National Heart Center, Singapore. He also holds a prestigious FRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

Doctor Vidyadhar is the definitive choice for highly advanced cardiovascular treatments. He delivers world-class surgical solutions including complex heart transplants, VAD implantations, and minimal access cardiac surgery.

His mortality rate for elective surgeries is a mere 0.3%, far surpassing international standards. If you are seeking unparalleled surgical precision, profound clinical wisdom, and a deeply compassionate approach to cardiac care, Dr Lad is the absolute best specialist for you.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Vidyadhar Lad provides world-class cardiac care, utilizing highly advanced surgical interventions.

Advanced Cardiac Surgeries

Dr Lad is highly specialized in executing complex, life-saving heart operations:

• Advanced Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (Beating Heart CABG)
• Precision Valve Replacement and Repair Surgery
• Comprehensive Aortic Aneurysm and Dissection Surgery
• Expert Modified Maze Surgery for Atrial Fibrillation

Heart Transplantation and Mechanical Support

Dr Vidyadhar has extensive expertise in managing severe end-stage heart failure:

• Advanced Heart Transplant Surgery
• Precision Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Implantation
• Comprehensive Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
• Expert HOCM Surgery (Septal Myectomy)

Research and Publications

Dr Vidyadhar Lad has actively shaped modern cardiac surgery through extensive research, with achievements including:

• Authored over 300 national and international talks on complex heart diseases.
• Published pioneering research on surgical techniques for the 'Hostile Mitral Annulus' (Heart, Lung and Circulation, 2014).
• Contributed significantly to studies on mechanical circulatory support with the ABIOMED BVS 5000 (Canadian Journal of Cardiology, 2010).

Education and Qualifications

• MBBS — Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai (1994)
• MS in General Surgery — Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (1997)
• MCh in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery — Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai (2001)
• DNB in CTVS — National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (2001)
• FRCS — Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (1998)
• Fellowship in Complex Heart Surgeries — National Heart Center, Singapore (2005)

Professional Memberships

• Royal College of Surgeons (RCS), Edinburgh
• Indian Association of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS)
• International Society of Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (ISMICS)
• Cardiothoracic Surgery Network (CTSNet)
• Maharashtra Medical Council

Professional Experience

Dr Vidyadhar Lad currently practises at the following leading facilities:

• Senior Consultant, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute, Andheri West
• Former Director, Dr L H Hiranandani Hospital, Powai, Mumbai
• Former Consultant, National Heart Center, Singapore
• Former Fellow, Toronto General Hospital, Canada
• Former Fellow, Ottawa Heart Institute, Canada

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