Dr. Amit Pendharkar
Director & Unit Head – Cardiac Surgery
- Education : MBBS | MS | MCh (Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery)
- Experience : 20+ years
- Hospitals : Aakash Healthcare Super Speciality Hospital, Dwarka, New Delhi
- Address : New Delhi
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
