Profile
Dr. Amit Karad is a distinguished cardiac surgeon specializing in cardiovascular surgery, advanced heart failure management, heart transplantation, and complex aortic procedures. A university topper in General Surgery and a top ranker in his M.Ch. program, he is widely regarded as a top cardiac surgeon in Mumbai, known for his surgical precision, structured decision-making, and uncompromising focus on patient safety.
His excellence has been recognized nationally and internationally, including the prestigious Dr. Luis Olivares Award of Excellence from Toronto General Hospital and honors for his contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic. He is a teacher and instructor for artificial heart implantation in India, Europe and North America. With his exceptional outcomes and patient-centric approach, he continues to elevate the standards of the best cardiac surgery in Mumbai.
He is currently practicing at Holy Family Hospital, Mumbai.
Awards & Recognitions
- 1st Rank – Master of General Surgery (M.S.)
- 3rd Rank in Maharashtra – M.Ch. CVTS
- Dr. Luis Olivares Award of Excellence – Toronto General Hospital, Canada
- Imperia Award 2021 – Mumbai
- Certificate of Appreciation for exceptional COVID-19 service (Government of Maharashtra)
Areas of specialization
- Cardio-Vascular & Thoracic Surgery
- Advanced Heart Failure Management
- Heart Failure Transplant Surgery
- Advanced Aortic Surgeries
- Mitral Valve & Complex Valve Procedures
- Surgical Management of Congenital & Acquired Heart Conditions
- Artificial Heart Implantation
- Beating Heart Bypass
- Aortic and Mitral valve repair
- Emergency Cardiac Surgeries
Education
- MBBS – (University details as applicable)
- MS (General Surgery) – 1st Rank in University
- M.Ch. (Cardio-Vascular & Thoracic Surgery) – 3rd Rank in Maharashtra
Affiliations
Publications
- Predictors of Clinical Outcome after Mitral Valve Replacement – International Journal of Research and Review
- Effect of Chewing Gum on Bowel Motility in Abdominal Surgery Patients – International Journal of Clinical and Biomedical Research