Director & Head – CTVS (Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery)
Dr. Udgeath Dhir is a world-class Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon with over 20 years of experience in performing complex heart and lung surgeries. Recognized as a pioneer in Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS), he is credited with performing over 10,000 successful cardiac procedures. He specializes in “beating-heart” bypasses and advanced heart valve repairs, offering a patient-centric approach that prioritizes rapid recovery and minimal scarring.
Dr. Udgeath Dhir is distinguished by his technical mastery in performing heart operations through tiny incisions, significantly reducing the trauma associated with traditional open-heart surgery.
- Minimally Invasive Expert: Dr. Dhir is a master of MICS (Keyhole Surgery). By operating through small incisions between the ribs, he allows international patients to recover faster, experience less pain, and return to their home countries in a fraction of the time required for traditional surgery.
- Master of Valve Repair: He is a global authority on Mitral and Aortic Valve Repair. Whenever possible, he focuses on preserving the patient’s natural heart valve, which offers superior long-term health outcomes compared to artificial valve replacement.
- Beating-Heart Pioneer: He is a specialist in Off-Pump CABG (Bypass Surgery). By performing bypasses while the heart is still beating, he eliminates the need for a heart-lung machine, making the procedure significantly safer for elderly, diabetic, or high-risk patients.
- Heart Failure & Transplant Authority: He leads the advanced heart failure program at Fortis FMRI, specializing in Heart Transplants and the implantation of LVADs (Left Ventricular Assist Devices).
Dr. Dhir specializes in advanced surgical solutions for heart and lung conditions, focusing on cosmetic excellence and clinical safety.
Conditions & Diseases Treated:
- Coronary Artery Disease: Complex multi-vessel blockages and failed medical management.
- Valvular Heart Disease: Advanced Mitral and Aortic valve leakage (Regurgitation) or narrowing (Stenosis).
- Heart Failure: End-stage cardiomyopathy requiring surgical support or transplant.
- Aortic Aneurysms: Life-threatening bulges in the body’s main artery.
- Congenital Heart Defects: ASD and VSD closure in adults and children.
Specialized Surgical Procedures:
- Minimally Invasive CABG: High-precision bypass surgery performed through small incisions.
- Total Arterial Revascularization: Utilizing internal mammary arteries for the most durable bypass results.
- Heart Valve Repair & Replacement: Comprehensive management of all four heart valves using the latest techniques.
- LVAD Implantation: Providing mechanical support for weakened hearts (destination therapy or bridge-to-transplant).
- VATS (Thoracic Surgery): Video-assisted surgery for lung tumors and mediastinal masses.
- Peripheral Vascular Surgery: Restoring blood flow to the limbs to prevent amputation.
Before his leadership role at Fortis FMRI, Dr. Dhir honed his skills at some of the world’s most prestigious cardiac centers:
- Principal Director & Head: Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram.
- Senior Consultant (CTVS): Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram.
- Cardiac Surgeon: Escorts Heart Institute & Research Centre, New Delhi.
- Senior Resident: G.B. Pant Hospital, New Delhi.
Awards & Recognitions
Dr. Dhir’s contributions to cardiac science have earned him several international and national accolades:
- Best Paper Award: For research on CABG in severe left ventricular dysfunction at the International Coronary Congress.
- Excellence in Aortic Surgery: Awarded by the Indian Cardiac Surgery Association.
- Best Cardiac Surgeon: Recognized by Times Health Icons, Delhi NCR.
- Academic Contributor: Authored multiple chapters in international textbooks on Cardiac Surgery.
- M.Ch (Cardio Thoracic & Vascular Surgery): Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI), Lucknow.
- MS (General Surgery): King George Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow.
- MBBS: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Agra.
- FRCS (Cardiothoracic Surgery): Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, UK.
- Advanced Training: Specialized in Rheumatic Mitral Valve Repair at the Central Chest Institute, Bangkok.
