Dr. Rajesh Kaushish

Dr Rajesh Kaushish is a Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon in Pune with 40 years of experience, currently practicing at Jehangir Hospital, Sangamvadi, Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital, Deccan Gymkhana and Surya Sahyadri Hospital, Kasba Peth.

He specialises in coronary artery bypass grafting, valve surgery, congenital heart surgery, paediatric cardiac surgery, thoracic surgery and aortic dissection repair.

Dr Kaushish served 23 years with the Army Medical Corps, trained under Dr Albert Starr in Portland, Oregon, USA, received the Chief of Army Staff Commendation Medal for emergency surgical relief during the Bhuj Earthquake.

He has performed over 2,000 cardiac surgeries including 300 paediatric congenital heart operations.

Area of Expertise

Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting

Dr Rajesh Kaushish treats patients with coronary artery disease, multi-vessel disease and acute coronary syndromes by performing on-pump and off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting and redo coronary procedures.

Valve Surgery

He manages mitral and aortic valve disease by performing valve repair, mitral valve replacement, aortic valve replacement and combined valve surgeries for structural heart correction.

Congenital and Paediatric Heart Surgery

Dr Kaushish treats congenital heart defects in children and adults including ASD, VSD and complex structural anomalies by performing corrective and palliative cardiac surgical procedures.

Thoracic and Aortic Surgery

He manages thoracic pathologies, acute aortic dissection and lung conditions by performing aortic repair and adult and paediatric lung surgery.

Closed Heart Operations

Dr Rajesh Kaushish performs closed heart procedures for selected cardiac conditions without cardiopulmonary bypass as part of a comprehensive cardiothoracic surgical practice.

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, 1986
• MS General Surgery, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, 1992
• MCh Cardiothoracic Surgery, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, 1998
• Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery, trained under Dr Albert Starr, Portland, Oregon, USA
• Maharashtra Medical Council Registration No. 3172, 2017

Clinical Experience and Hospital Affiliations

Current Affiliations

• Jehangir Hospital, Sangamvadi, Pune
• Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital, Deccan Gymkhana, Pune
• Surya Sahyadri Hospital, Kasba Peth, Pune
• Ruby Hall Clinic, Wanowrie, Pune

Previous Associations

• Max Healthcare, Senior Consultant
• NM Wadia Institute of Cardiology, Pune

Awards and Recognition

• Chief of Army Staff Commendation Medal, for emergency surgical relief during the Bhuj Earthquake
• Starr-Ahmad Fellowship Award, Indian Association of Cardiothoracic Surgeons, Portland, Oregon, USA

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