Dr. Naresh Trehan
Chairman & Managing Director; Chief Cardiac Surgeon
New Delhi, India
Educational Background
- Medical Education – King George's Medical College, Lucknow
- Advanced Surgical Training – Thomas Jefferson University, United States
- Advanced Cardiothoracic Surgical Training – New York University Medical Center, United States
- Diplomate – American Board of Thoracic Surgery
- Honorary Fellow – Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
Associated Hospitals & Clinics
- MedTourGlobe Partner Doctor
Areas of Expertise
Professional Journey
- Chairman, Managing Director & Chief Cardiac Surgeon – Current
- Founder – Leading multidisciplinary healthcare institution in Gurugram (2009)
- Founder – Major cardiac research and treatment institution in New Delhi (1988)
- Faculty Member – Cardiothoracic Surgery, New York University Medical Center, USA
- Advanced Surgical Training – Thomas Jefferson University and New York University Medical Center, USA
- Surgical Training under Dr. Frank Spencer – United States
- Former President – International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Honorary Surgeon to the President of India – Since 1991
- Over 48,000 Open-Heart Surgeries Performed
- Extensive Contributions to Cardiac Surgical Training, Clinical Research and Healthcare Institution Development
Specialist Overview
Dr. Naresh Trehan is one of India's most distinguished cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgeons, with over 57 years of experience in advanced cardiac care. A recipient of the prestigious Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan awards, he has performed more than 48,000 open-heart surgeries and has made significant contributions to the development of modern cardiac surgery in India.
After completing his medical education at King George's Medical College, Lucknow, Dr. Trehan pursued advanced surgical training in the United States at Thomas Jefferson University and New York University Medical Center. He trained under renowned cardiac surgeon Dr. Frank Spencer and subsequently served as a faculty member in the United States before returning to India in 1988.
His areas of clinical expertise include coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), beating-heart and off-pump bypass surgery, heart valve repair and replacement, aortic aneurysm surgery, minimally invasive and robot-assisted cardiac surgery, complex redo procedures and high-risk cardiac operations. His professional expertise also encompasses advanced cardiovascular procedures, including heart transplantation.
Throughout his career, Dr. Trehan has played an important role in establishing specialised cardiac treatment institutions and promoting integrated, multidisciplinary healthcare. He has contributed to the training and mentorship of generations of cardiac surgeons and healthcare professionals.
His national honours include the Padma Shri (1991), Padma Bhushan (2001) and Dr. B. C. Roy National Award (2005). In 2024, he was recognised as one of the Seven Legends in Heart Surgery by the International Congress of Cardiac Surgery.
For international patients considering cardiac treatment in India, Dr. Trehan's extensive surgical experience and expertise in complex cardiovascular conditions make him a notable specialist for advanced cardiac surgical evaluation and treatment planning.
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