Consultant Cardiac Surgeon | Manipal Hospital (Dwarka)

With over 38 years of expertise, Dr. Y. K. Mishra is one of India’s most accomplished and renowned cardiac surgeons. He has successfully completed over 14,000 open-heart procedures and more than 500 robotic surgeries, establishing himself as a leader in the field of cardiothoracic surgery.

Dr. Mishra is widely recognized for his expertise in minimally invasive heart surgeries. He is a sought-after speaker at global forums, having delivered guest lectures and presided over scientific sessions at prestigious conferences across the United States, United Kingdom, China, Italy, Japan, France, and countries in the Far East. His contributions to training, teaching, and research in cardiovascular surgery have made him a well-respected figure both in India and internationally.

Education and Specialized Training

• MBBS and Master’s in Surgery from S. S. Medical College, Rewa (MP)

• Ph.D. in Cardiovascular Surgery from the Bakulev Institute of Cardiovascular Surgery, Moscow, Russia

• Fellowship in Cardiovascular Surgery from the Thoracic Center at University Hospital Uppsala, Sweden

• Specialized training in robotic cardiac surgery at Ohio State University Columbus Medical Center, University Hospital Utrecht, Texas, and Odessa, Texas, USA

• Endoscopic IMA harvesting training at University of Strasbourg, France

• Minimally Access Valve Surgery (Keyhole surgery) from Heart Port Research & Training Centre, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Dr. Mishra is honored to serve as a Board Member of the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, a distinction he shares with only a few. He is the 4th Asian and 2nd Indian to be recognized with this prestigious honor.

Awards and Accolades

• Lifetime Achievement Award from Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

• Honoris Causa Doctorate (Doctor of Science) conferred by the Governor of Madhya Pradesh and Chancellor of Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya

• Founder Member of the Indian College of Cardiology

• Fellow Member of the Association of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgeons of India

Philanthropy and Founding Initiatives

Dr. Mishra is the founder of the Payasuni Heart Valve Foundation, an organization dedicated to the prevention and treatment of rheumatic heart diseases.

Areas of Specialization

• Minimally invasive heart surgery

• Aortic surgery

• Coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG)

• Robotic surgery

Currently practicing at Manipal Hospital (Dwarka), Dr. Mishra continues to offer his extensive expertise in cardiac surgery to patients, striving to provide the highest level of care with advanced techniques and innovative treatment options.