Dr.Dheeraj Sharma

From 12 Gold Medals to Life-Saving Surgeries

Dr Dheeraj Sharma: A Trusted Name in Heart & Vascular Surgery.

Dr Dheeraj Sharma is a highly accomplished and meticulously trained Consultant in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, currently practicing at Mahanandan Super Speciality Hospital, Greater Noida. With an illustrious academic journey marked by consistent excellence, international exposure, and a deep commitment to advancing surgical care, Dr Sharma has established himself as a respected figure in both adult and paediatric cardiothoracic surgery across India. His career reflects a rare synergy of clinical mastery, scholarly contribution, teaching excellence, and compassionate patient care—making him not just a surgeon, but a thought leader in his field.

Educated at some of India’s most prestigious medical institutions, Dr Sharma’s foundation was laid at S.N. Medical College, Agra, where he completed his MBBS (2003–2008) with Honours and secured First Rank in all university examinations—First Professional, Second Professional, and Final Professional (Parts I & II). His academic brilliance earned him widespread recognition, culminating in an extraordinary collection of gold medals and honours, a testament to his relentless dedication and intellectual rigour:

• Bakle Gold Medal – Awarded for securing the highest overall marks in the Final Professional MBBS Examination (2008).
• Smt. Tulsa Devi Memorial Gold Medal – For the highest aggregate in Medicine & Surgery in MBBS Final.
• Smt. Madhuri Devi Srivastava Memorial Gold Medal – Recognizing top performance in the Final MBBS University Examination.
• Prof. Sukhveer Prasad Jain & Smt. Shakuntala Jain Memorial Gold Medal – For academic supremacy in the Final MBBS exam.
• Dr Tuki Ram Alhence Memorial Gold Medal – For excellence in Medicine & Surgery.
• Dr G.C. Pant Gold Medal – For highest marks in Medicine.
• Pawan Garg Gold Medal – Another distinction for topping Medicine in the final MBBS exam.
• Gaurav Tiwari Memorial Gold Medal – For securing First Position in the First Professional MBBS Examination (2004).
• Certificate of Honours – For scoring above 75% in Medicine in the Final MBBS Part-II exam.
• Multiple Certificates of Merit – For scoring between 65–75% across core subjects including Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Forensic Medicine, ENT, Community Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, and Obstetrics & Gynaecology throughout his MBBS tenure.

Building on this stellar foundation, Dr Sharma pursued his Master of Surgery (MS) in General Surgery at L.L.R.M. Medical College, Meerut (2009–2012), where he once again graduated as a Gold Medallist—this time awarded the Dr Govindswamy Shivpati Tripathi Memorial Gold Medal for the best overall performance in the MS (General Surgery) university examination. During this period, he also demonstrated early research acumen by authoring a university thesis titled “Role of Ionic Calcium Levels in Blood as a Prognostic Marker in Cases of Acute Head Injury,” under the supervision of Dr P. Bharti, Professor and Head of Neurosurgery.

His passion for cardiac sciences led him to pursue the highly competitive M.Ch. in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery at S.M.S. Medical College, Jaipur (2012–2015), which he completed in his first attempt. During his M.Ch., he undertook a significant research project—“Midterm Outcomes of Mechanical versus Bioprosthetic Valve Replacement in Middle-Aged Patients”—a study that would later form the backbone of multiple publications and national presentations. Seeking global perspectives, Dr Sharma further enriched his expertise through a specialized training stint in 2018 at Deutsches Herzzentrum (German Heart Centre), Munich, Germany, where he actively participated in clinical discussions, operative planning, and complex surgical procedures alongside world-renowned cardiac surgeons.

Professionally, Dr Sharma has held key academic and clinical positions that underscore his versatility and leadership. He served as Assistant Professor (Cardiac Surgery) at Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi (2016), and then as Associate Professor in Paediatric Cardiac Surgery at the Superspeciality Paediatric Hospital & PG Teaching Institute, an autonomous institute under the Government of Uttar Pradesh (2017–2022). In this role, he not only performed intricate congenital heart surgeries but also mentored postgraduate students and shaped the next generation of cardiac surgeons.

Since 2022, he has practiced as a Consultant in top-tier institutions including Dharamshila Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Delhi (2022–2023) and lster at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vaishali, where he managed a wide clinical spectrum encompassing:

• Adult cardiac procedures: CABG (including minimally invasive approaches), valve repairs/replacements (mechanical, bioprosthetic, Ozaki, Ross), TAVI/TAVR, and complex aortic surgeries (Bentall, dissection repair, aneurysm correction).
• Paediatric and congenital surgeries: ASD/VSD closures, Tetralogy of Fallot corrections, PDA ligations, and systemic-pulmonary shunts (e.g., BT shunt).
• Vascular and endovascular interventions: AV fistula creation, trauma-related vascular repairs, laser ablation for varicose veins, and management of aortic and peripheral occlusive diseases.
• Thoracic surgery: Tracheal reconstruction, thoracoplasty, and management of rare post-infectious complications like gastropulmonary fistula.

Beyond the operating theatre, Dr Sharma is a prolific researcher and academic contributor. He has authored or co-authored 14 peer-reviewed publications as first or corresponding author in national and international journals, covering topics ranging from hepatitis B’s impact on post-cardiac surgery outcomes to rare vascular injuries, tracheal emergencies, and congenital anomalies. His work has appeared in respected journals such as Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart India, Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis, and IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences. Notably, he was among the first in India to report cases like camel bite-related trauma and impaled cardiac-lung injuries, reflecting his keen eye for clinical nuance.

His scholarly reputation extends to peer review, where he serves as a reviewer for multiple international journals, including:

• OMICS Publication Group (USA) – Reviewed 14+ manuscripts in medical sciences.
• HSOA Journal of Emergency Medicine, Trauma and Surgical Care.
• Journal of Heart Valve Diseases.

Dr Sharma has also actively shared his research at national forums, most notably presenting his valve replacement outcomes study orally at the 61st Annual Conference of the Indian Association of Cardiothoracic Surgeons (IACTS) in Hyderabad (2015). He also presented two posters at the same conference on hepatitis B complications and post-tubercular gastropulmonary fistula—both rare and clinically significant topics.

A lifelong learner and collaborator, Dr Sharma holds life membership in several prestigious professional bodies:

• Indian Association of Cardiothoracic Surgeons (IACTS)
• Society of Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgeons of India
• Indian Medical Association (IMA), Greater Noida Branch

His commitment to excellence is matched only by his humility and patient-centred ethos. Whether performing life-saving surgeries, guiding trainees, or contributing to the global body of medical knowledge, Dr Dheeraj Sharma continues to elevate the standards of cardiothoracic care in India—one patient, one publication, and one innovation at a time.