Dr. Z S Meharwal
Experience: 30+ years
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla Road, New Delhi
Sukhdev Vihar, New Delhi
Introduction
Dr. Z S Meharwal is a top heart surgeon in India and was part of the original team that started Fortis Escorts. He is a pioneer in complex life-saving procedures like heart transplants and artificial heart devices (LVAD).
About Dr. Z S Meharwal
Dr. Z S Meharwal has over 30 years of experience in heart surgery. He earned his MBBS and MS in Surgery from King George’s Medical College (Lucknow), later completing his M.Ch in heart surgery at the same college. He also holds an MNAMS certification.
During his career, he has performed more than 30,000 heart surgeries. This includes everything from routine bypasses to very complex operations on the aorta and heart transplants. He even made it into the Limca Book of Records for performing bypass surgery on a 94-year-old man, the oldest person to have that surgery at the time. Today, he also leads the training program for new surgeons at Fortis Escorts.
Qualifications
- MBBS – King George’s Medical College, Lucknow
- MS (General Surgery) – King George’s Medical College, Lucknow
- M.Ch (Cardiothoracic Surgery) – King George’s Medical College, Lucknow
- MNAMS – Member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences
Awards & Recognition
- President’s Award: Honored for his massive contribution to heart surgery in India.
- Limca Book of Records: For successful bypass surgery on a 94-year-old patient.
- Citation Award (2002): Presented by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam for work in minimally invasive surgery.
- Saharanpur Aditya Samman: Awarded by the Govt. of UP for excellence in medicine.
Specialities & Expertise
- Heart Transplants: Leads one of India’s top transplant and VAD programs.
- Bypass Surgery: Expert in complex CABG, including for very elderly patients.
- LVAD: Specialist in Left Ventricular Assist Devices (artificial heart pumps).
- Aortic Surgery: High skill in treating aneurysms and aortic dissections.
- Minimally Invasive Surgery: Performing heart operations with smaller cuts for faster recovery.
Patient Experience & Approach
Talking to Dr. Z S Meharwal is easy and straightforward, as he does not use big, scary words that leave you feeling confused. Instead, he uses simple talk to explain what is happening with your body. Dr. Z S Meharwal explains every question clearly, even the small ones. The goal for Dr. Z S Meharwal is to make you feel calm and sure about your choices before any treatment starts.
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This doctor profile has been compiled and written by the Medicsaz editorial team based on publicly available hospital records, credentials, and professional experience. It has been medically reviewed by Dr. Rashid Ali, MBBS (Delhi Medical Council Reg. No. DMC/R/36289) for accuracy of medical qualifications, specializations, and terminology. Medicsaz does not employ this doctor directly; we facilitate access to verified specialists at partner hospitals in India. For the most current information on this doctor’s practice, please consult the hospital directly or contact our team.