Head & Senior Consultant – Adult Cardiac Surgery
Dr. Sameer Bhate is an elite Cardiothoracic Surgeon with over 23 years of clinical and surgical experience. He currently leads the Department of Adult Cardiac Surgery at Amrita Hospital, Faridabad. Recognized for his technical mastery in high-risk procedures, he has performed more than 4,000 successful cardiac surgeries. His expertise is particularly sought after for complex “redo” operations and life-saving organ transplants, making him a global leader in advanced heart failure management.
Dr. Sameer Bhate is distinguished by his extensive international training and his role in building the infrastructure for advanced heart care in India.
- Elite International Fellowships: He spent several years in Australia, completing advanced fellowships at prestigious institutions including The Royal Melbourne Hospital, St. Vincent’s Hospital (Sydney), and The Westmead Children’s Hospital. This global exposure allows him to implement world-class protocols in heart-lung transplantation and mechanical circulatory support.
- Master of Redo Surgery: He is a specialist in Redo Heart Surgery—operating on patients who have had previous cardiac operations. These cases are highly complex due to scar tissue, and Dr. Bhate is renowned for his precision and successful outcomes in such high-stakes scenarios.
- Transplant & VAD Authority: Dr. Bhate is a leading expert in Heart and Lung Transplantation and the use of Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs). He also specializes in ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) for patients in critical cardiac or respiratory failure.
- Commitment to Affordability: He is actively involved in research aimed at reducing the cost of cardiac surgery by collaborating with indigenous manufacturers, ensuring that world-class surgical care remains accessible to a broader demographic.
Dr. Bhate specializes in the complete surgical management of the heart and lungs, with a focus on end-stage organ failure.
Conditions & Diseases Treated:
- Coronary Artery Disease: Complex blockages requiring bypass.
- End-Stage Heart & Lung Failure: Requiring transplant or mechanical support.
- Aortic Aneurysms: Life-threatening bulges in the body’s main artery.
- Valvular Heart Disease: Advanced narrowing or leakage of heart valves.
- Adult Congenital Heart Disease: Correcting heart defects diagnosed in adulthood.
Specialized Surgical Procedures:
- CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting): High-precision bypass surgery.
- Heart & Lung Transplant: Leading complex organ replacement programs.
- Redo Cardiac Surgery: Expert management of second or third-time heart operations.
- Aortic Aneurysm Repair: Including complex aortic root and arch replacements.
- Valve Repair & Replacement: Utilizing the latest mechanical and tissue valve technologies.
- LVAD & ECMO Implantation: Providing mechanical life support for critically ill patients.
Dr. Bhatte has held leadership and academic positions at some of India’s most prestigious cardiac centers:
- Head of Department: Adult Cardiac Surgery, Amrita Hospital, Faridabad (Present).
- Director: Cardiac Surgery, MMIMSR, Mullana, Ambala.
- Heart & Lung Transplant Surgeon: Yashoda Hospital, Hyderabad.
- Cardiovascular Surgeon: Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune.
- Senior Registrar: St. Vincent’s Health and Prince of Wales Hospital, Australia.
Awards & Recognitions
Dr. Bhatte is highly regarded in the medical community for his academic contributions and surgical outcomes:
- National Merit Scholar: Recognized for academic excellence throughout his medical training.
- Excellence in Pediatric Surgery: Awarded for maintaining superior clinical outcomes in high-risk neonatal cases.
- Invited Speaker: Regularly presents research and surgical techniques at national conferences like the Indian Association of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS).
- Published Researcher: Contributed numerous papers to peer-reviewed international journals focusing on congenital heart disease.
- M.Ch (Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery): Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh.
- MS (General Surgery): Government Medical College, Nagpur.
- MBBS: Government Medical College, Nagpur.
- Advanced Training: Specialized fellowships in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery focusing on neonatal heart reconstruction.
