Chairman – Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery (CTVS)
Dr. (Maj. Gen.) Surendra Nath Khanna is a legendary Cardiothoracic Surgeon with over 45 years of elite surgical experience. A former Major General in the Indian Army and the former Head of CTVS at the Army Hospital (Research & Referral), he is recognized as one of India’s most senior and skilled heart surgeons. He has successfully performed over 15,000 complex cardiac surgeries, specializing in beating-heart bypasses, valve replacements, and complex thoracic procedures for both adult and pediatric patients.
Dr. Khanna is celebrated for his disciplined, mission-oriented approach to cardiac care, having served at the highest levels of the Indian Army’s medical wing.
- Elite Military Service: Before his leadership role at Artemis, he led the cardiology and heart surgery units at the Army Hospital (R&R), the apex medical institute for the Indian Armed Forces. His tenure was marked by handling high-stakes surgeries for the nation’s top leaders and military personnel.
- Master of Beating Heart Surgery: He is a pioneer in Off-Pump CABG (Bypass Surgery). By performing bypasses while the heart is still beating, he eliminates the need for a heart-lung machine, which significantly reduces the risk of stroke and post-operative complications for elderly and diabetic patients.
- Pediatric Cardiac Expert: Dr. Khanna is one of the few veteran surgeons who also specializes in Congenital Heart Surgery, successfully correcting complex structural defects (like “holes in the heart”) in infants and children.
- Complex Thoracic Surgeon: Beyond the heart, he is highly skilled in Thoracic Surgery, including lung resections and chest wall reconstructions, providing comprehensive care for the entire chest cavity.
Dr. Khanna specializes in the complete surgical management of the heart, lungs, and major blood vessels.
Conditions & Diseases Treated:
- Coronary Artery Disease: Multi-vessel blockages and failed medical therapies.
- Valvular Heart Disease: Rheumatic heart disease and calcified heart valves.
- Congenital Heart Defects: ASD, VSD, and complex pediatric structural issues.
- Thoracic Conditions: Lung tumors, mediastinal masses, and chest trauma.
- Aortic Aneurysms: Life-threatening bulges in the main artery of the body.
Specialized Surgical Procedures:
- Beating Heart CABG: High-precision bypass surgery without stopping the heart.
- Aortic & Mitral Valve Surgery: Expert repair and replacement using the latest prosthetic valves.
- Aneurysm Repair: Surgical management of aortic dissections and aneurysms.
- Pediatric Heart Surgery: Corrective surgery for congenital heart disease in children.
- Thoracic Resection: Minimally invasive and open surgeries for lung and chest tumors.
- Vascular Bypass: Restoring blood flow to the limbs to prevent amputation.
- Chairman: CTVS, Artemis Hospital, Gurugram (Present).
- Director & Head: CTVS, Fortis Hospital, Noida and Shalimar Bagh.
- Head of Department: CTVS, Army Hospital (Research & Referral), New Delhi.
- Professor & Head: CTVS, Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune.
- MBBS: From a premier national medical institution.
- MS (General Surgery): Advanced postgraduate surgical training.
- M.Ch (CTVS): Super-specialization in heart and lung surgery.
- Training: Extensive advanced training at top-tier international cardiac centers.
