Dr. Raghav Johari

Dr Raghav Johari is one of Rajasthan's senior-most Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons, with 28 years of surgical experience and an MCh in CTVS from JN Medical College, Belgaum.

He currently serves as Director and Head of the Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery at Paras Hospital, Shobhagpura, Udaipur, bringing metropolitan-grade cardiac surgical expertise to patients across Rajasthan.

His clinical foundation was built at institutions that represent the highest tier of cardiac care in India. He trained and worked at Medanta The Medicity, Gurugram, Fortis Escorts Hospital, Jaipur, and Dr KM Cherian's Frontier Lifeline Hospital, Chennai, a globally recognised centre for complex and congenital heart surgery.

This breadth of exposure across high-volume cardiac centres has shaped a surgical practice covering the full spectrum: from beating heart and total arterial CABG to minimally invasive valve surgery, paediatric congenital heart surgery, aortic surgery, peripheral vascular procedures, ECMO, and cardiac transplant.

Beyond the operating theatre, he holds a Professorship at the National Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (NIMS University), Jaipur, contributing to the training of the next generation of cardiac surgeons.

He is also an active member of the Cardiothoracic Surgery Network (CTSNet) and the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS), reflecting a commitment to staying current with global advances in the field.

He consults in English and Hindi, ensuring clear and comfortable conversations for patients and families navigating complex cardiac decisions..

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG) in Udaipur

A flagship area of practice, with structured training across Medanta, Fortis, and Frontier Lifeline. For patients with coronary artery disease (CAD), multi-vessel disease, left main disease, and failed angioplasty:

• Beating Heart CABG (Off-Pump CABG) for patients who cannot tolerate cardiopulmonary bypass
• Total Arterial CABG for durable, long-lasting revascularisation using arterial grafts only
• On-Pump CABG with cardiopulmonary bypass
• Redo CABG for recurrent coronary disease
• Emergency CABG for acute myocardial infarction

Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery

For patients who prefer smaller incisions, less blood loss, faster recovery, and shorter hospital stay:

• Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS) for valve and coronary procedures
• Minimally Invasive Valve Surgery (mitral and aortic valve)
• Port-Access Cardiac Surgery
• Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic approaches for cardiac and pericardial procedures

Heart Valve Surgery

For patients with mitral valve disease, aortic valve disease, tricuspid valve disease, or infective endocarditis:

• Mitral Valve Repair (preferred over replacement when feasible)
• Mitral Valve Replacement (mechanical or bioprosthetic)
• Aortic Valve Replacement (mechanical or bioprosthetic)
• Tricuspid Valve Repair and Replacement
• Double and Triple Valve Surgery
• Redo Valve Surgery for failed prior valve interventions
• Surgery for Infective Endocarditis

Paediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery

A dedicated focus area, with Frontier Lifeline Hospital Chennai experience in complex congenital heart disease:

• ASD (Atrial Septal Defect) Repair (surgical and device-assisted)
• VSD (Ventricular Septal Defect) Repair
• ASD / VSD Device Closure coordination
• Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) Repair
• Coarctation of Aorta Repair
• Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) Ligation
• Complex congenital heart surgery for cyanotic and acyanotic heart disease
• Neonatal and infant cardiac surgery

Aortic Surgery

For patients with aortic aneurysm, aortic dissection (Type A and B), and aortic arch disease:

• Open Aortic Surgery for thoracic and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm
• Surgery for Aortic Dissection (Type A Emergency Surgery)
• Aortic Root Surgery (Bentall procedure, David procedure)
• Aortic Arch Reconstruction
• Endovascular Aortic Repair (EVAR / TEVAR) coordination

Peripheral Vascular Surgery

For patients with peripheral arterial disease, carotid artery disease, varicose veins, and venous disease:

• Carotid Endarterectomy for carotid artery disease and stroke prevention
• Peripheral Arterial Bypass Surgery
• Limb Salvage Surgery for critical limb ischaemia
• Embolectomy for acute arterial occlusion
• Varicose Vein Surgery
• Dialysis Access (AV Fistula Creation)
• Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring and vascular evaluation

Cardiac Transplant and Advanced Heart Failure

For patients with end-stage heart failure requiring advanced therapies:

• Cardiac Transplant (heart transplant)
• ECMO (Extra-Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation) for cardiogenic shock and post-cardiac surgery support
• Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) coordination
• Advanced Heart Failure surgical management

Pacemaker and Cardiac Rhythm Device Surgery

• Permanent Pacemaker Implantation
• Cardiac Pacing for conduction disorders
• Cardioversion for arrhythmia management
• Invasive Cardiac Electrophysiology coordination

Cardiac Catheterisation and Diagnostic Procedures

• Cardiac Catheterisation (diagnostic and interventional support)
• CT Angiogram evaluation
• Coronary Angiography coordination
• Pre-operative cardiac evaluation

Conditions Commonly Treated

• Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) / Angina / Heart Attack
• Heart Valve Disease (Mitral, Aortic, Tricuspid)
• Congenital Heart Disease (ASD, VSD, TOF, Coarctation)
• Aortic Aneurysm and Aortic Dissection
• Carotid Artery Disease
• Peripheral Arterial Disease and Critical Limb Ischaemia
• End-Stage Heart Failure
• Arrhythmia requiring pacing
• Infective Endocarditis
• Post-cardiac surgery complications requiring ECMO

Credentials and Trust Signals

• MBBS from Dr D Y Patil Medical College, Navi Mumbai (1998)
• MS General Surgery from MS Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru (2004)
• MCh Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (CTVS) from JN Medical College, Belgaum (2008)
• Rajasthan Medical Council Registration No. 027095 (since 2000)
• Member, Cardiothoracic Surgery Network (CTSNet)
• Member, European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS)
• Professor, National Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (NIMS University), Jaipur

Academic Contributions

• Professor of CTVS at NIMS University, Jaipur, contributing to postgraduate surgical training
• Active member of CTSNet and EACTS, staying at the forefront of global cardiothoracic surgery advances
• Participation in national and international cardiac surgery conferences and workshops
• Contribution to research and workshops under the CTVS department

Patient Experiences

Dr Raghav Johari has built a strong reputation across Rajasthan for his technical precision in complex cardiac surgery, calm decision-making under pressure, and compassionate approach to patients and families facing cardiac diagnoses.

Patients from Udaipur, rural Rajasthan, and neighbouring states seek his consultation for CABG, valve surgery, congenital heart surgery, and ECMO-supported critical cardiac care, with consistent positive outcomes across high-complexity cases.

Current Hospital Affiliations and Past Experience

Dr Raghav Johari currently consults at:

• Paras Hospital, Shobhagpura, Udaipur – Director and Head of Department, CTVS. Consultation fee: ₹850.

Before his current role at Paras Hospital Udaipur, Dr Johari built his career at:

• Professor, CTVS at National Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (NIMS University), Jaipur
• Director, Cardiac Surgery at EVAA Super Speciality Hospital, Jaipur (2015 to 2021)
• Consultant, CTVS at Tagore Hospital and Research Institute, Jaipur
• Consultant, CTVS at Metro MAS Hospital, Jaipur
• Senior Consultant, CTVS at Fortis Escorts Hospital, Jaipur (2008 to 2014)
• Consultant, CTVS at Medanta The Medicity, Gurugram
• Trained at Dr KM Cherian's Frontier Lifeline Hospital, Chennai
• MCh CTVS Trainee at JN Medical College, Belgaum (2004 to 2008)

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