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Dr. (Col) Rajneesh Malhotra

Dr. (Col) Rajneesh Malhotra

Vice Chairman & Head - Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery (CTVS)
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Speciality Minimally Invasive & Robotic Cardiac Surgery, CABG
Hospital Max Super Speciality Hospital (Saket), New Delhi
Experience 35+ Years
Location New Delhi, India

Biography

Dr. (Col) Rajneesh Malhotra is one of India's most distinguished and celebrated Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons, possessing more than 35 years of clinical, surgical, and leadership experience. He currently serves as Vice Chairman & Head of Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery (CTVS) at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi.

A decorated veteran who served with honor in the Armed Forces Medical Services (Indian Army), Dr. Malhotra completed his MBBS and MS in General Surgery from King George's Medical College (KGMC), Lucknow. He obtained his super-specialization (M.Ch) in Cardiothoracic Surgery from the premier Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research (IPGMER), Kolkata. He subsequently completed advanced international clinical fellowships in minimally invasive cardiac surgery and robotic heart surgery at prestigious centers in the United States and Europe.

Dr. Malhotra is recognized as a pioneer of Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS) and robotic-assisted cardiac procedures in South Asia. He has performed over 10,000 open-heart and vascular procedures with exceptional clinical success rates, specializing in multi-vessel beating heart coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), mitral valve repair, and complex redo cardiac operations.

His clinical practice focuses on minimally invasive coronary artery bypass surgery (MICS CABG), robotic cardiac surgery, complex mitral and aortic valve repairs and replacements, surgical repair of thoracic aortic aneurysms, heart failure surgery, and ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantations.

Education & Advanced Training

  • MBBS - King George's Medical College (KGMC), Lucknow
  • MS (General Surgery) - King George's Medical College (KGMC), Lucknow
  • M.Ch (Cardiothoracic Surgery) - Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research (IPGMER), Kolkata
  • Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS) - Medtronic, USA
  • Advanced Training in Robotic Cardiac Surgery - Intuitive Surgical Training Center, USA
  • Fellowship in Cardiac Surgery - St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, Canada

Special Interests

Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS CABG) Robotic-Assisted Cardiac Surgery Off-Pump Beating Heart Bypass Surgery Mitral Valve Repair & Replacement Aortic Valve Replacement (AVR) Total Arterial Revascularization Aortic Root Replacement (Bentall Procedure) Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Repair Redo Coronary & Valve Surgeries Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD) Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Keyhole Repair

Medical Registrations & Memberships

  • Delhi Medical Council (DMC)
  • Indian Association of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS)
  • International Society of Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery (ISMICS)
  • Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS, USA)
  • European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS)
  • Medical Council of India (MCI) / National Medical Commission (NMC)

List Of Treatments

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about Dr. (Col) Rajneesh Malhotra, minimally invasive heart surgery, bypass operations, appointment scheduling, and patient support for international travelers.

Dr. (Col) Rajneesh Malhotra is the Vice Chairman & Head of Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery (CTVS) at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi. With more than 35 years of surgical experience, a decorated career in the Indian Armed Forces, and international fellowships in Canada and the USA, he is recognized as a foremost authority on minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS), robotic heart surgery, and complex CABG.

Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS) is performed through small 2 to 3-inch incisions between the ribs rather than cutting through the breastbone (sternum). This approach reduces surgical trauma, minimizes blood loss and infection risk, eliminates bone healing time, and enables patients to return to normal activities within 2 to 3 weeks.

He is available for clinical consultations at Max Super Speciality Hospital, located at 1, 2, Press Enclave Marg, Saket Institutional Area, Saket, New Delhi, India.

International patients can send their coronary angiograms, echocardiograms, CT chest/aorta scans, and clinical notes via LyfCure. Our international patient care team arranges an evaluation with Dr. Malhotra, provides comprehensive surgical cost estimates, issues medical visa invitation letters, and coordinates hospital admission and local accommodation in New Delhi.