Dr. Amit Pendharkar

About Dr. Amit Pendharkar

Dr. Amit Pendharkar is an experienced cardiac surgeon based in Dwarka, New Delhi. He has performed thousands of cardiac operations including CABG, valve repairs/replacements, and complex congenital and adult cardiac surgeries. He is proficient in conventional and minimally invasive cardiac surgery techniques and actively participates in multidisciplinary heart team decision-making for structural heart disease.

He regularly contributes to academic meetings and public-health awareness initiatives focused on cardiac disease prevention and early detection.

Qualification

• MBBS: M.G.M. Medical College & M.Y. Hospital, Indore
• MS: M.G.M. Medical College & M.Y. Hospital, Indore
• MCh (Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery): Premier cardiothoracic centre (advanced surgical training)
• Fellowship - Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery: Specialised training in minimally invasive valve and CABG techniques
• Senior Residency: Senior residency in Cardiothoracic Surgery at a tertiary referral centre

Areas of Expertise

• Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG): On-pump and off-pump CABG for multivessel coronary disease
• Valve Surgery: Aortic, mitral and tricuspid valve repair and replacement; valve-sparing procedures
• Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery: Video-assisted and small-incision approaches for selected valve and CABG procedures
• Congenital & Complex Cardiac Surgery: Surgical management of adult congenital heart disease and re-operations
• Structural Heart Teamwork: Collaborates with interventional cardiology for hybrid procedures and structural interventions

Why Choose Dr. Amit Pendharkar?

• Extensive surgical experience: Over two decades managing a wide range of cardiac surgical conditions with consistent outcomes
• Technical breadth: Comfortable with traditional open, minimally invasive and hybrid surgical strategies
• Multidisciplinary approach: Works closely with cardiologists, anesthesiologists and critical-care teams for optimal perioperative care
• Patient-centred care: Places emphasis on clear communication, informed consent and tailored rehabilitation plans
• Academic involvement: Regular presenter at cardiothoracic conferences and contributor to surgical training programmes

Achievements & Recognitions

• High surgical volume: Performed thousands of cardiac operations with focus on quality and reproducible outcomes
• Academic speaker: Invited faculty at national and international cardiothoracic surgery meetings
• Clinical leadership: Led cardiac surgical units and initiatives to improve perioperative protocols and patient safety
• Research & training: Contributed to workshops and hands-on training for cardiothoracic trainees
• Community outreach: Organises and participates in heart-disease awareness and screening camps

Awards

• Excellence in Cardiac Care: Institutional recognitions for contributions to surgical outcomes and patient safety

Professional Memberships

• Indian Association of Cardiothoracic Surgeons: Active member and contributor to national surgical forums
• Delhi Medical Council: Registered with DMC
• Cardiac Surgical Societies: Participant in regional and international cardiothoracic networks
• Clinical Education Groups: Involved in training and mentorship of surgical residents
• Health Outreach Councils: Engaged in community cardiac awareness initiatives