Dr.Dinesh Chandra

Dr Dinesh Chandra: Renowned Cardiothoracic & Minimally Invasive Vascular Surgeon

Dr Dinesh Chandra is a highly esteemed and experienced Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon (CTVS) with over 15 years of professional expertise. He currently serves as the Associate Director and Head of the Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi. His career reflects a strong commitment to clinical excellence, education, and advancing surgical techniques.

Academic Background & Early Achievements: Dr Chandra’s academic journey is marked by notable success. He earned his MBBS degree, securing a Gold Medal for achieving the highest marks at Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangalore. He continued this trend of excellence during his postgraduate studies, obtaining his Master of Surgery (MS) in General Surgery with a Gold Medal from Government Medical College (GMC), Bhopal. He completed his super-specialization with an M.Ch in Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery from RML Hospital, New Delhi.

Professional Experience: Dr Chandra has held significant positions across leading medical institutions in India:

• Current Role: Associate Director & HOD, Department of CTVS, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi . He previously held the title of Principal Consultant at this hospital.
• Former Roles:
  • Consultant and Head of CTVS at Shree Aggarsain International Hospital, Rohini.
  • Consultant CTVS at Medanta – The Medicity, Gurgaon.
  • Assistant Professor in the Department of CTVS at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.
  • Senior Resident in CTVS at AllMS (AIIMS) and RML Hospital, New Delhi.

Clinical Expertise: Dr Chandra possesses extensive expertise in managing complex cardiovascular and thoracic conditions. His clinical proficiency includes:

• Myocardial Revascularization (CABG)
• Heart Failure Surgeries
• Surgery for both Simple and Complex Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
• Bentall Procedure & Advanced Aortic Surgery
• Minimally Invasive Surgery
• Redo/Complex Valve Surgeries He has also been part of transplant teams at Medanta-The Medicity and AIIMS.

Contributions & Recognition: Dr Chandra has made significant contributions beyond routine clinical practice:

• Academic Involvement: He has served as Guest Faculty at conferences and has organized major events like the International Coronary Congress at Medanta and specialized workshops such as the Bentall and Valve Conservation Workshops.
• Research & Publications: He has presented research at international forums, including the Asian Society for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (ASCVTS) . His research work includes publications in reputable journals like the Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Journal and the Indian Heart Journal.
• Awards: Notable awards include Gold Medals for academic excellence in MBBS and MS. He also received the VK Agrawal gold medal for best research work in MPASICON, 2009.

Professional Memberships: He is recognized as a Life Member by several prominent medical associations:

• Indian Association of Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgeon
• Indian Medical Association
• Indian Society of Thoracic Surgeons & Trust

Dr D Dinesh Chandra stands as a highly skilled and accomplished Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon, bringing a wealth of experience and a proven track record of excellence to his role as Associate Director at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Shalimar Bagh. His distinguished career, marked by extensive clinical expertise in complex cardiac procedures, significant contributions to medical education and research, and leadership roles in prestigious institutions – all these underscores his dedication to providing the highest standard of patient care. No wonder, patients and peers alike recognize Dr Chandra for his clinical proficiency, academic involvement, and commitment to advancing the field of cardiovascular surgery.