Dr. (Col.) Rajneesh Malhotra

Vice Chairman – CTVS (Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery)

Dr. (Col.) Rajneesh Malhotra is a world-renowned Cardiothoracic Surgeon with over 30 years of clinical experience. A former high-ranking officer in the Indian Army Medical Corps, he is a pioneer in Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS) and Robotic Heart Surgery. He is recognized for performing the first robotic heart surgery in the region and has successfully managed over 15,000 complex cardiac cases, specializing in “no-stitch” valve repairs and beating-heart bypasses.

Dr. Rajneesh Malhotra is celebrated for his technical mastery in performing complex heart operations through tiny incisions, avoiding the need to “open” the chest bone.

• Robotic Surgery Specialist: He is a master of the da Vinci Robotic System, using it to perform high-precision mitral valve repairs, ASD closures, and coronary bypasses. This technology offers international patients less pain, minimal scarring, and a significantly faster return to their home countries.
• Master of Valve Repair: Dr. Malhotra is a global authority on Mitral Valve Repair. He prioritizes repairing the patient’s natural valve over replacement whenever possible, which leads to better long-term heart function and eliminates the need for life-long blood thinners.
• Beating-Heart Pioneer: He is an expert in Off-Pump CABG (Bypass surgery), performing the procedure while the heart is still beating. This technique reduces the risk of stroke and kidney complications, making it safer for elderly or high-risk patients.
• Transplant & LVAD Authority: He leads the advanced heart failure program at Max, specializing in Heart Transplants and the implantation of Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD) for patients with end-stage heart failure.