Dr. Shantesh Durgesh Kaushik

Dr Shantesh Durgesh Kaushik is a cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon in Mumbai with 39 years of experience and over 5,000 cardiac and thoracic procedures performed across India, Australia, and the USA.

He is a Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP) and trained at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Australia, the second largest cardiothoracic centre in the country, and the Lahey Clinic and Boston Medical Center, USA, gaining exposure to over 4,000 cases internationally.

Patients seeking trusted cardiac surgery in Mumbai, expert total arterial coronary revascularisation in Mumbai, or advanced minimally invasive valve surgery in Mumbai will find Dr Kaushik practising across Hiranandani Hospital, Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Zen Hospital, Holy Spirit Hospital, and Holy Family Hospital across Mumbai.

He consults in English, Hindi, and Marathi, ensuring clear communication for patients across Mumbai and Maharashtra.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Shantesh Kaushik manages the full spectrum of cardiothoracic and vascular surgical conditions through open, minimally invasive, and video-assisted approaches.

Coronary Artery Surgery in Mumbai

Dr Kaushik specialises in total arterial coronary revascularisation with a track record of over 450 open heart surgeries at Wockhardt Hospitals alone:

• Total Arterial Coronary Revascularisation (TACR) for optimal long-term coronary outcomes
• Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) on-pump and off-pump
• Beating Heart CABG for reduced operative risk
• Complex Coronary Artery Disease surgical management
• Redo CABG for reoperative coronary cases

Valve Surgery in Mumbai

Dr Kaushik performs minimally invasive and open valve repair and replacement procedures:

• Minimally Invasive Valve Surgery for mitral and aortic valves
• Mitral Valve Repair and Replacement
• Aortic Valve Replacement
• Complex Valve Surgery for reoperative and combined cases
• ASD Device Closure
• VSD Device Closure

Thoracic Surgery in Mumbai

Dr Kaushik performs a full range of thoracic surgical procedures with published expertise in minimally invasive thoracic techniques:

• Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) for minimally invasive thoracic conditions
• Thoracic Surgery for lung, pleural, and mediastinal conditions
• Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery through small incisions
• Lung Surgery for pulmonary conditions

Vascular and Venous Surgery in Mumbai

Dr Kaushik manages vascular and venous surgical conditions through elective and emergency approaches:

• Vascular Surgery for peripheral arterial conditions
• Venous Surgery including varicose veins and deep venous conditions
• Pacemaker Implantation for bradyarrhythmias and heart block

Qualifications

• MBBS from BJ Government Medical College, Pune (1987)
• MS General Surgery from BJ Government Medical College, Pune (1992)
• DNB General Surgery from National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (1992)
• MCh Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery from Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Sion, Mumbai (1995)
• DNB Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery from National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (1995)
• Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery, Boston Medical Center, Boston, USA (2001)
• FCCP from American College of Chest Physicians

Dr Kaushik holds active medical council registration with the Maharashtra Medical Council (Reg. No. 60771, 1989), supporting his current practice as a cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon in Mumbai.

He serves as President of the Western India Chapter of the American College of Chest Physicians since 2013, reflecting sustained national leadership in thoracic medicine and surgery.

Awards and Recognitions

• Parsuram Memorial Award, Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (IACTS), for Best Young Investigator of the Year, 1994
• Dr Bhave Prize, Pune University, for standing second in Surgery at MBBS examination
• The Godbole Prize, Pune University
• Dr BN Ranade Prize, Pune University, for standing first at MS General Surgery examination (January 1992)
• The GM Phadke Prize, Pune University, for standing first at MS General Surgery examination (January 1992)
• President, Western India Chapter, American College of Chest Physicians, 2013 onwards
• Faculty and Session Chair, Cardiological Society of India and IACTS national conferences

Professional Memberships

• Member, Indian Association of Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS)
• Fellow, American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP)

Hospital Affiliations in Mumbai

Current Practice

• Dr LH Hiranandani Hospital, Powai, Mumbai as Visiting Consultant (since July 2008)
• Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi, Navi Mumbai as Consultant — Consultation Fee: ₹700
• Zen Multi Speciality Hospital, Chembur, Mumbai as Consultant
• Holy Spirit Hospital, Andheri East, Mumbai as Consultant
• Holy Family Multispeciality Hospital, Bandra West, Mumbai as Consultant
• Dr Shantesh Kaushik Clinic, Mulund West, Mumbai as Consultant

Past Experience

Dr Kaushik has previously served as Consultant at Apollo Hospital, Belapur, Apex Hospital, Mulund, Apex Hospital, Borivali, Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai, Bhatia Hospital, Mumbai, Kohinoor Hospital, Mumbai, and as Registrar at Royal Melbourne Hospital, Australia.

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