Dr. Ranjit Jagtap

Dr Ranjit Jagtap is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Pune with 44 years of experience and a record of over 30,000 heart surgeries performed since 1988.

He holds an MCh CTVS from KEM Hospital and Seth GS Medical College, Mumbai under Dr GB Parulkar, a pioneer in the field, and completed advanced training in adult cardiac surgery at Bristol Royal Infirmary, UK and paediatric cardiac surgery at Birmingham Children's Hospital, UK under Dr WJ Brawn, a world-renowned paediatric heart surgeon.

Patients seeking a trusted cardiac surgeon in Pune, expert paediatric heart surgery in Pune, or advanced minimally invasive cardiac surgery in Pune will find Dr Jagtap practising across Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital, Ram Mangal Heart Foundation, and Ruby Hall Clinic. He is a member of IACTS, EACTS, AATS, and WSPCHS.

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

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Ranjit Jagtap manages the full spectrum of adult and paediatric cardiac surgical conditions through open, beating heart, and minimally invasive approaches.

Coronary Artery Surgery in Pune

Dr Jagtap has performed over 30,000 heart surgeries since 1988 with a special focus on complex coronary revascularisation:

• Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) for coronary artery disease
• Mammary Artery Bypass Grafting using internal mammary arteries for best long-term results
• Beating Heart CABG using bilateral mammary artery technique without stopping the heart
• Complex Coronary Artery Surgery for high-risk and reoperative cases
• Off-Pump CABG for patients requiring surgery without cardiopulmonary bypass

Valve Surgery in Pune

Dr Jagtap performs the full range of valve repair and replacement procedures including complex redo cases:

• Heart Valve Repair for mitral, aortic, and tricuspid valves
• Mitral Valve Repair for mitral regurgitation
• Complex Valve Replacements for difficult anatomical cases
• Redo Valve Surgery for reoperative cardiac cases
• Minimally Invasive Valve Replacement

Aortic Surgery in Pune

Dr Ranjit Jagtap performs aortic surgical procedures for aneurysmal and dissection pathology:

• Aortic Aneurysm Repair including open and endovascular approaches
• Endovascular Aortic Repair for large, rapidly growing, or bleeding aneurysms
• Aortic Dissection Surgery for acute and chronic cases

Paediatric and Neonatal Cardiac Surgery in Pune

Dr Jagtap has specialised training from Birmingham Children's Hospital, UK under Dr WJ Brawn. Paediatric and neonatal cardiac surgery is a core area of his practice:

• Neonatal Heart Surgery for critically ill newborns
• Paediatric Cardiac Surgery for infants, small babies, and children
• Congenital Heart Disease Surgery across the full spectrum of defects

Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery in Pune

Dr Jagtap is actively involved in minimally invasive heart surgery programmes with excellent documented results:

• Minimally Invasive Valve Replacement
• Minimally Invasive CABG through smaller incisions

Qualifications

• MBBS from BJ Medical College, Pune (1982), Gold Medallist, University of Pune
• MS General Surgery from BJ Medical College, Pune, under Dr MJ Joshi, Gold Medallist, University of Pune
• MCh CTVS from KEM Hospital and Seth GS Medical College, Mumbai, under Dr GB Parulkar, a pioneer in cardiothoracic surgery
• Advanced Training in Adult Cardiac Surgery, Bristol Royal Infirmary, UK
• Advanced Training in Paediatric Cardiac Surgery, Birmingham Children's Hospital, UK, under Dr WJ Brawn

Dr Jagtap holds active medical council registration with the Maharashtra Medical Council (Reg. No. 48973, 1982), supporting his current practice as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Pune.

His Gold Medals from the University of Pune in both MBBS and MS in General Surgery reflect academic distinction at one of Maharashtra's most prestigious medical institutions.

His Advanced Training at Birmingham Children's Hospital under Dr WJ Brawn is a globally recognised credential in paediatric cardiac surgery. Dr Brawn is internationally acclaimed for pioneering complex congenital heart surgery outcomes in neonates and small children.

Humanitarian and Social Contributions

Dr Ranjit Jagtap has maintained a free OPD Consultation Clinic on Sassoon Road, Pune since 1995, making quality cardiac consultation accessible to all patients regardless of financial means.

His team at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital has performed nearly 280 heart surgeries for tribal patients from Anandwan and Gadchiroli district at no cost.

Dr Jagtap founded the Ram Mangal Heart Foundation in 2014 with a mission to deliver high-quality cardiac care at affordable prices, under which over 4,079 cardiac surgeries have been successfully completed.

Research and Publications

Dr Jagtap has contributed peer-reviewed research to indexed national journals on clinically relevant topics in cardiac surgery:

• Audit of 37 Cases of Deep Sternal Wound Infections (DSWIs) following 2418 Coronary Artery Bypass Graftings, Indian Journal of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
• Additional publications in Indian Journal of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery covering coronary surgery outcomes and surgical techniques

Professional Memberships

• Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS)
• European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS)
• American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS)
• World Society for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery (WSPCHS)

Hospital Affiliations in Pune

Current Practice

• Ram Mangal Heart Foundation, Wanowrie, Pune as Senior Consultant and Founder
• Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital and Research Center, Erandwane, Pune as Senior Consultant (22 years)
• Ruby Hall Clinic, Sasoon Road, Pune as Senior Consultant

Past Experience

• Bristol Royal Infirmary, UK as Consultant in Adult Cardiac Surgery
• Birmingham Children's Hospital, UK as Consultant in Paediatric Cardiac Surgery

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