Dr. Manoj Durairaj
Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon
MBBS, MS General Surgery, MCh Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Fellowship in Bypass Surgery
31+ Years
Experience
96% Recommended
(86 Ratings)
31+
Experience
(Years)
96%
Recommended
(86 Ratings)
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Dr Manoj Durairaj is a HOD with a specialization in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery. He is currently associated with N M Wadia Heart Hospital, Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospitals and more.
With over 31 years of medical practice, Dr Durairaj is known for delivering accurate diagnoses and patient-focused care.
Over the years, Dr Durairaj has brought his expertise to several top-tier hospitals across India.
Dr Manoj has successfully handled a wide range of complex and challenging medical cases. His core areas of interest include:
- Heart Transplantation
- Paediatric and Adult Open Heart Surgery
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
- Mechanical Circulatory Support (LVAD)
- Valve Surgery (e.g., Aortic/Mitral)
- Off-pump Coronary Surgery
- Congenital Heart Defect Repairs (complex paediatric congenital cases)
- Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
Dr Durairaj completed his MBBS from Rajah Muthiah Medical College, Cuddalore, in 1994. Later, he pursued MS General Surgery from Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, in 1998. Further, he holds:
- MCh Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi in 2002
- Fellowship in Bypass Surgery from University of Melbourne in 2005
Dr Durairaj is also a member of respected medical associations like:
- Indian Association of Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgeons
- Indian Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation
He stays up to date with the latest advancements in the field, reflecting his commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
His achievements include:
- Performed Pune’s first successful heart transplant in 2017
- Led the first successful LVAD (Left Ventricular Assist Device) implantation in Pune
- Has performed an estimated 15,000+ cardiac surgeries over the course of his career
- Known for managing high-complexity paediatric and adult cardiac surgeries
- Several awards such as Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice Medal (Vatican) in 2021and the Governor of Lagos Award
Dr Durairaj has participated in various workshops and contributed to scholarly publications.
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Specializations
Dr. Manoj Durairaj performs major interventions in the following specialities:
- Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery
Registration Details
- Tamil Nadu Medical Council - Registration No. (53655)
Education & Achievements
- Rajah Muthiah Medical College, Cuddalore (MBBS)
- Armed Forces Medical College, Pune (MS General Surgery)
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi (MCh Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery)
- University of Melbourne (Fellowship in Bypass Surgery )
Awards & Recognitions
- Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice Medal (Vatican) (2021)
- Governor of Lagos Award for paediatric surgery (2011)
- Outstanding Citizen of Pune (Republic Day Award) (2018)
- Dr BB Dixit Award (2018)
- Hriduyamitra Award
Published Papers
- The transformative power of mentorship in my journey as a heart transplant surgeon Manoj Durairaj — Published in Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (2025).
- Perioperative utilization of angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitor in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting–a narrative review Manoj Durairaj et al. — Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (2025).
- Do angiographic results from symptom-directed studies reflect true graft patency? Brian F. Buxton, Manoj Durairaj, et al. — The Annals of Thoracic Surgery (2005).
- Surgical repair of a syphilitic aneurysm of the distal arch and descending aorta Masayoshi Umesue, Manoj Durairaj, et al. — Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals (2006).
- Diaphragmatic fenestration for resistant pleural effusions after univentricular repair Manoj Durairaj, Rajesh Sharma, Shiv Kumar Choudhary, et al. — The Annals of Thoracic Surgery (2002).
- Patency of the radial artery graft: angiographic study in 209 symptomatic patients operated between 1995 and 2002 and review of the current literature Pallav J. Shah, Siven Seevanayagam, Alex Rosalion, Ian Gordon, John Fuller, Jai S. Raman, Manoj Durairaj, Brian F. Buxton — Heart, Lung and Circulation (2004).
- Extracardiac basal annuloplasty for the treatment of secondary mitral regurgitation Jérémy Bernard, Erwan Salaun, Chandrasekar Padmanabhan, … Manoj Durairaj, … — EuroIntervention (2022).
Memberships
- Indian Association of Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgeons
- Indian Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation
Work Experience
- HOD - Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital, Hadapsar
- Consultant - Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital, Nagar Road
- HOD - Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital, Deccan Gymkhana, Pune
- Consultant - N M Wadia Heart Hospital
- Consultant - Marian Cardiac Centre And Research Foundation
- Consultant - Apollo Hospitals, Swargate
- Consultant - Surya Sahyadri Hospital, Kasba Peth
Treatments
Dr. Manoj Durairaj specializes in the following treatments:
- Coronary Angiogram
- Coronary Angioplasty - PTCA
- Pacemaker Implantation
- CABG
- Valve Replacement
- VATS
- Valve Replacement
- Open Heart Surgery
- Aortic Valve Replacement
- Thrombectomy
- Pulmonary Valve Replacement (PVR)
- Aortic Arch Replacement
Hospitals (6)
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1st Floor Wing A
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Dr. Manoj Durairaj specialises in Cardiac Sciences,Adult CTVS (Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery).
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Dr. Manoj Durairaj has 33 years of experience in Cardiac Sciences,Adult CTVS (Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery).
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Dr. Manoj Durairaj's qualifications are: MBBS, MS General Surgery, MCh CTVS, Fellowship in Bypass Surgery .
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