Dr. Deepak Puri

Dr Deepak Puri is a highly distinguished and globally acclaimed Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon in Panchkula, bringing a monumental 39 years of clinical experience to the highly critical field of advanced cardiac sciences. He currently serves as the Chairman of CTVS at the premier Paras Hospital in Panchkula.

Possessing a formidable academic foundation, he holds an MS in General Surgery and a super-specialist MCh in Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery (CTVS) from the prestigious PGIMER, Chandigarh. He is universally recognised as a surgical pioneer in off-pump beating heart bypass surgery, advanced VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery), and minimally invasive robotic cardiac procedures.

His elite global surgical training spans prestigious institutions across the USA (Baltimore, Seattle), Germany (Leipzig), and Singapore.

Deeply committed to regenerative therapies and complex heart failure management, he consults fluently in English, Hindi, and Punjabi.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Deepak Puri provides highly precise, life-saving surgical interventions and advanced cardiovascular care for patients battling severe heart disease, lung pathologies, and acute chest trauma across the Panchkula and Tricity region.

Off-Pump and Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery

Patients suffering from severe, multi-vessel coronary artery disease requiring bypass, or high-risk individuals experiencing acute myocardial infarction (MI) and cardiogenic shock demand elite, precision-driven surgical execution. Dr Deepak provides authoritative cardiac care:

• Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (OPCABG / Beating Heart Surgery)
• Minimally Invasive and Robotic-Assisted Cardiac Procedures
• Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Surgery and TAVI Support

Heart Failure and Endovascular Interventions

Individuals battling progressive, end-stage heart failure with low ejection fraction, or patients presenting with severe peripheral vascular disease and aortic aneurysms require highly advanced cardiovascular management. Dr Deepak offers expert vascular interventions:

• Regenerative Therapy for Ischaemic Heart Failure
• TEVAR (Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair) and Hybrid Endovascular Procedures
• Advanced Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy (CRT-D) Epicardial Lead Placement

VATS and Thoracic Trauma Surgery

Patients diagnosed with complex lung cysts, mediastinal tumours, or victims of severe, life-threatening chest trauma (such as flail chest, traumatic pneumothorax, or penetrating cardiac injuries) require immediate, life-sustaining thoracic surgery. Dr Deepak provides elite thoracic management:

• Uniportal VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery) Lobectomy and Decortication
• Emergency Chest Wall Stabilisation and Rib Fracture Repair
• VATS Evacuation of Clotted Haemothorax and Trauma Management

Professional Experience

Dr Deepak Puri is currently associated with:

• Chairman, Paras Hospital Sector 22 Panchkula
• Consultant, Paras MedCentre, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar
• Senior Consultant, Max Super Specialty Hospital, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar

He has previously served at several leading institutions:

• Senior Director, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Max Healthcare Mohali (2019–2025)
• Executive Director, Cardiac Sciences, IVY Healthcare (2017–2019)
• Director, CTVS, Max Mohali (2014–2017)
• Additional Director, CTVS, Fortis Mohali (2001–2014)
• Assistant Professor, PGIMER Chandigarh (2000–2001)
• Visiting Consultant, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital
• Visiting Consultant, UPMC Pittsburgh, USA

Credentials, Qualifications, and Memberships

Dr Deepak Puri is registered with the Punjab Medical Council (Registration No. 25206 since 1988).

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS from Indira Gandhi Medical College Shimla (1987)
• MS General Surgery from PGIMER Chandigarh (1996)
• MCh Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery from PGIMER Chandigarh (1999)

International Training and Workshops

• Visiting Surgeon, UMMS Baltimore USA – Robotics and Advanced Coronary Interventions (2010)
• Visiting Surgeon, Swedish Heart and Vascular Institute, Seattle USA – Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery and Robotics (2013)
• Advanced VATS Workshop, Singapore (2013)
• Visiting Surgeon, Leipzig Heart Centre, Germany – Minimally Invasive, TAVI and Heart Lung Transplant (2015)
• Endovascular Workshop (TEVAR and Hybrid Procedures), Bangkok (2015)
• Tavisak Valve Repair Workshop, Bangkok (2018)

Academic and Editorial Roles

• Global Chairman, Cardiomersion
• Professor in Practice, Institute of Applied Health Sciences, Chandigarh University (since 2023)
• Editor, CTVS WebMed Central Plus
• Sub-Editor, Indian Journal of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
• Reviewer, American Journal of Cardiology, Asian Cardiovascular Annals, Journal of SHVD, Indian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery

Publications and Research

• 87 publications in national and international journals
• 1 book chapter in Evolution of Cardiac Surgery
• Presented papers at 200+ conferences
• Speaker at 150+ conferences and workshops
• Organised 250+ national and 20+ international conferences

Awards and Recognitions

• Hippocrates Award for Excellence in Cardiothoracic Surgery (2010)
• International Health Professional Award, Cambridge (2007)
• Outstanding Scientist of the 21st Century, Cambridge (2007)
• Himotkarsh Himachalshree Award (2007)
• Most Trusted Cardiac Surgeon 2023, Asia GCC
• Golden AIMS Award for Excellence and Leadership in CTVS (2022)
• Award of Honour by Union Minister, Government of India (2022)
• 6 International Travel Grants across the globe
• Best Paper, IACTVS Conference (1998)
• Biography included in Who's Who in the World, Who's Who in Asia, Who's Who in Healthcare

Professional Memberships

• Society of Thoracic Surgeons
• Asian Society of Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgeons
• Indian Association of Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgeons (IACTVS)
• Society of Heart Valve Disease (SHVD) – Honorary Member
• IGMC Alumni Association – Vice President
• Chandigarh Surgical Society – Former Vice President

Why Consult Dr Deepak Puri

Patients choose Dr Deepak Puri for his unparalleled combination of surgical expertise, international training, and a deeply compassionate approach to cost-effective cardiac care.

With 87 publications, global training across Baltimore, Seattle, Germany, and Singapore, and a track record of pioneering regenerative therapies for heart failure in India, he delivers outcomes that few cardiac surgeons in the region can match.

Whether facing a complex bypass surgery, chest trauma, or advanced heart failure, patients benefit from a surgeon who prioritises their recovery and long-term quality of life above all else.

Book an Appointment

For expert consultation on bypass surgery, heart failure, VATS, vascular surgery, or minimally invasive cardiac procedures, Dr Deepak Puri is available at Paras Hospital Sector 22 Panchkula. Book your appointment through HexaHealth for a seamless and priority consultation experience.