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Dr. Chandrashekhar Kulkarni

Director & Head - CVTS & Heart & Lung Transplant
• MBBS • MS in General Surgery • MCh / DNB in Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery • Advanced training in heart and lung transplantation techniques
Experience: 20 Years
Languages: English ,Hindi
Cardiothoracic Surgery
3.5

Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai - Mumbai, India

• Heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support device implementation
• Lung transplantation for end-stage respiratory conditions
• Coronary bypass grafting (on-pump and off-pump) and valve surgery (aortic
mitral
tricuspid)
• Complex aortic aneurysm/dissection repair and large-vessel reconstruction
• Minimally invasive and robotic-assisted thoracic cardiac procedures

• Member
Indian Association of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS)
• Member
International Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation (ISHLT)
• Member
Cardiothoracic Society of India (CTSI)

• Recognized for excellence in heart and lung transplant outcomes
• Invited as faculty and live-surgeon at national and international CTVS/transplant conferences
• Led institutional quality improvement in perioperative care and transplant protocols

About Me

Dr. Chandrashekhar Kulkarni is a distinguished cardiac surgeon with over 20 years of experience, serving as Director and Head of Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery as well as Heart & Lung Transplant services. He spearheads advanced transplant programs, including heart and lung transplantations and mechanical circulatory support systems such as LVAD and ECMO. His extensive surgical expertise covers coronary bypass, valve surgery, congenital defect corrections, and complex aortic repairs. He also excels in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted cardiac procedures aimed at enhancing patient recovery. Dr. Kulkarni is recognized for excellence as a surgeon and clinical leader, often invited to speak and perform live at major conferences. Under his leadership, his institution has achieved significant improvements in transplant care and post-operative outcomes. He is known for his compassionate, patient-centric approach, guiding individuals and families through high-stakes procedures with empathy and clarity. Fluent in English and Hindi, he connects well with a diverse patient population. His surgical mastery, leadership in transplant care, and dedication to quality make him a respected and trusted figure in modern cardiothoracic medicine.

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