With over 35 years of experience in cardiac surgery, Dr. Z.S. Meharwal is a pioneer in several complex heart operations and the Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) program. He has successfully performed over 30,000 surgeries, including many highly specialized and complex cardiac operations. As one of the founding members of Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, he has played an instrumental role in shaping its reputation in cardiac care.

Key Contributions:

• Dr. Meharwal is a pioneer in introducing and performing new cardiac procedures in India.

• He has been the Programme Director of DNB Cardiothoracic Surgery at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute.

• He has trained numerous cardiac surgeons both in India and abroad, many of whom are now practicing independently at various centers.

Awards & Recognition:

• President’s Award for his contribution to cardiac surgery.

• Citation Award from President of India Sri APJ Abdul Kalam at the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery Meeting (2002).

• Saharanpur Aditya Samman awarded by the Government of Uttar Pradesh for contributions to the medical field (2005).

• Limca Book of Records (2008) for performing Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG) on a 94-year-old man, the oldest patient to undergo this procedure in India.

Memberships:

• Indian Association of Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgeons

• Cardiological Society of India

• Asian Society of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

• International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery