Dr. Dinesh Kumar Mittal

Dr. Dinesh Kumar Mittal: Leading Cardiac Surgeon at Fortis Shalimar Bagh

Dr. Dinesh Kumar Mittal is the Director and Head of the Cardio Thoracic Vascular Surgery (CTVS) department at Fortis Shalimar Bagh. With over 20 years of specialized experience, Dr. Mittal has established himself as a leading expert in Cardiac Sciences, Pediatric CTVS, and Adult CTVS.

Professional Experience and Expertise:

Experience: Over 20 years in the field of Cardio Thoracic Vascular Surgery.
Surgeries Performed: More than 5000 adult and pediatric cardiac surgeries.
Specialized Procedures:
CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting): Both on-beating hearts and on-pump.
Aortic and Mitral Valve Replacement: Surgical replacement of damaged valves.
Mitral Valve Repairs: Repair of the mitral valve to restore normal function.
ASD (Atrial Septal Defect) and VSD (Ventricular Septal Defect) Closure: Correction of congenital heart defects.
TOF (Tetralogy of Fallot) Correction: Surgery for a complex congenital heart defect.
Coarctation Repair: Treatment for a narrowing of the aorta.
Blalock-Taussig Shunt: A procedure to increase blood flow to the lungs.
Permanent Pacemaker Implantation in Children: Insertion of a pacemaker to regulate heart rhythms.
Peripheral Vascular Surgeries: Procedures for vascular conditions outside the heart.
Notable Achievements:

Neonatal Cardiac Surgery Program: Established the program at Max Hospital Shalimar Bagh.
Aortic Intervention Program: Contributed to one of North India’s most extensive Aortic intervention programs.
Advanced Procedures:

Bentalls Operation: Complex surgery involving the replacement of the aortic valve and ascending aorta.
Valve-Sparing Ascending Aortic Replacement: Aortic surgery preserving the patient’s own valve.
Hemiarch and Total Arch Replacement: Surgery to replace parts of the aorta.
Descending Thoracic Aortic Replacement: Repair of the descending portion of the aorta.
Thoracoabdominal Aneurysm Repair: Treatment of aneurysms affecting both the thoracic and abdominal aorta.
Abdominal Aortic Repair: Surgery for aneurysms or blockages in the abdominal aorta.
Special Interests:

Minimally Invasive Surgeries: Less invasive techniques with quicker recovery.
Aortic Interventions: Open surgery and Endovascular repair for aortic conditions.
Congenital Cardiac Surgery: Specialized surgery for congenital heart defects.
Valve Repairs: Techniques to repair rather than replace heart valves.
Educational Background:

MCh in Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, 2004
MS in General Surgery from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Ajmer, 1998
MBBS from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Ajmer, 1994
Recognitions and Memberships:

Investigator: International Registry for Acute Aortic Dissection.
Memberships:
Indian Medical Association (IMA)
Indian Association of Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgeons
Delhi Medical Council
Dr. Dinesh Kumar Mittal’s extensive experience, groundbreaking work in aortic interventions, and commitment to advanced surgical techniques make him a leading figure in Cardio Thoracic Vascular Surgery.