Profile
Dr. Mahesh Singh is a highly distinguished and veteran Adult Cardiovascular & Thoracic (CTVS) Surgeon based in Mumbai. With a surgical career spanning over four decades, he is a prominent member of the surgical panels at Holy Family Hospital, Mumbai.
Dr. Singh is celebrated for his vast clinical volume, having performed over 15,000 cardiac surgeries, including more than 6,000 Off-Pump (Beating Heart) CABG procedures. His surgical philosophy was shaped by intensive international fellowships at world-class centers in the USA (Alabama) and Australia (Sydney). Known for his technical precision and commitment to "faster recovery" protocols, he often utilizes minimally invasive techniques (LESS procedures) to ensure better quality of life for his patients. Consultant CVTS surgeon at Wellington Hospital, Wellington, NZ.
Professional Highlights & Contributions
- Surgical Mastery: Recognized for completing over 15,000 successful cardiac interventions, maintaining one of the most prolific surgical records in the city.
- International Expertise: Worked as a Senior Registrar and Associate Surgeon in Sydney, Australia, and as a Tutor Specialist in Wellington, New Zealand.
- Awards: Recipient of multiple honors, including the Bharat Gaurav Puraskar (2014) and the HexWorld Newsmakers Achievers Award for Best Doctor (2010).
- Leadership: Former Director of Cardiac Surgery at Jupiter Hospital and Senior Consultant at P.D. Hinduja National Hospital.
- Research & Training: Actively involved in training junior surgeons and contributing to international surgical workshops on minimally invasive techniques.
Areas of specialization
Dr. Singh specializes in the full spectrum of adult heart and vascular surgeries, with a focus on advanced arterial grafting and minimally invasive access.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG): Expertise in Off-Pump (Beating Heart) surgery and Total Arterial Revascularization for long-term graft patency.
- Valve Replacement & Repair: Proficiency in Aortic, Mitral, and Tricuspid valve surgeries, including valve preservation techniques.
- Aortic Surgery: Specialized in treating complex Aortic Dissections and Aneurysms.
- Minimally Invasive Surgery: Performing cardiac procedures through small incisions (TOPCAB and LESS procedures) to reduce post-operative pain and scarring.
- Heart & Lung Transplantation: Extensive training in transplant surgery and mechanical circulatory support (VADs).
- Adult Congenital Heart Surgery: Surgical correction of heart defects in adults, such as ASD and VSD repairs.
Education
- MBBS: Shri Krishna Medical College & Hospital, Muzaffarpur, Bihar.
- MS (General Surgery): University of Mumbai.
- Fellowships: Cardiovascular Surgery and Heart Transplantation — University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA (1993).
- International Medical Graduate Program (FIMG) — St. Vincent’s & Prince Of Wales Henry Hospital, Sydney, Australia.
- Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP).
- Fellow of the International College of Surgeons (FICS), Chicago, USA.
Affiliations
- MMC: Maharashtra Medical Council.
- IACTS: Life Member of the Indian Association of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgeons.
- IMA: Member of the Indian Medical Association.
- Consultant: Holy Family Hospital (Bandra West).
- Consultant: Zynova Shalby Hospital (Ghatkopar), S.L. Raheja Fortis (Mahim), and CritiCare Asia Hospital (Andheri).