Brief Profile:
Dr. Vijay Agarwal is among Lucknow, India’s best Cardiac and Pediatric Cardiac Surgeons with over 26 years of experience in adult cardiac surgery, pediatric cardiac surgery, heart transplantation, and complex congenital heart disease treatment. He is currently serving as the Director & Lead Cardiac Surgeon at Hridayam Heart Hospital, Lucknow.
He is widely recognized for his expertise in coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG), valve repair and replacement, pediatric heart surgery, neonatal cardiac surgery, heart transplantation, and complex aortic root procedures. Having trained at SGPGI Lucknow and the United Kingdom, Dr. Vijay Agarwal has successfully performed more than 10,000 cardiac surgeries in India and abroad, making him one of the most experienced cardiac surgeons in the country.
Dr. Vijay Agarwal is known for his surgical precision, innovative techniques, and patient-centered approach. He has pioneered the use of 3D-printed heart models for surgical planning in complex congenital heart diseases and has made significant contributions to pediatric heart transplantation and root translocation surgeries.
Professional Qualifications:
- MBBS – Calcutta University
- M.Ch. (Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery) – SGPGI, Lucknow
- Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery – Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Advanced International Training in Pediatric and Adult Cardiac Surgery
Additional Training and Certification:
- Fellowship and Advanced Cardiac Surgery Training in the United Kingdom
- International Observerships and Specialized Training in France, Switzerland, Canada, and Europe
- ACLS Certified
- Advanced Training in Congenital Cardiac Surgery and Heart Transplantation
Previous Work Experience:
- Director & Lead Cardiac Surgeon – Tender Palm Super Specialty Hospital, Lucknow
- Senior Consultant Cardiac Surgeon – Fortis Hospital, Mumbai
- Senior Consultant Cardiac Surgeon – Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI), Gurgaon
- Consultant Cardiac Surgeon – The Madras Medical Mission, Chennai
- Consultant Cardiac Surgeon – Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Puttaparthi
- Over 26 years of national and international experience in cardiac surgery
Awards and Achievements:
- Honored by the Chief Minister of Kerala for outstanding contribution to Heart Transplantation
- Awarded a prestigious medal by the Government of Tajikistan for contribution to Pediatric Cardiac Services
- Shanks Silver Medal in Clinical Pathophysiology
- Best Student in Surgery Award, Calcutta University
- International Faculty and Trainer in Cardiac Surgery Programs
Specialty Related Achievements:
- Successfully performed 10,000+ cardiac surgeries nationally and internationally
- Performed over 4,000 pediatric cardiac surgeries independently
- Expertise in:
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
- Beating Heart Bypass Surgery (OPCAB)
- Heart Transplant Surgery
- Valve Repair & Valve Replacement Surgery
- Pediatric and Neonatal Cardiac Surgery
- Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) Repair
- TAPVC Repair
- ASD & VSD Closure
- Arterial Switch Operation
- Ross Procedure
- Fontan Procedure
- Root Translocation Surgery
- Aortic Root Surgery
- TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation)
- Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
Research and Academic Contributions:
- Authored and co-authored more than 25 peer-reviewed national and international publications.
- Pioneer in the development and application of 3D-printed heart models for congenital heart surgery planning.
- Published research in reputed journals including:
- British Journal of Radiology
- Annals of Pediatric Cardiology
- World Journal of Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery
- Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
- Heart Lung Circulation
- Presented scientific papers and delivered lectures at national and international cardiac surgery conferences.
- Contributed significantly to research in pediatric heart transplantation, aortic root translocation, congenital heart disease, and complex cardiac reconstruction procedures.
