About Dr. Khushwant Popli:
- Dr. Khushwant Popli is a highly acclaimed cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon with over 15 years of experience in some of India’s busiest healthcare institutions.
- He serves as the Senior Consultant and Head of the Department of Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery (CTVS) at Aakash Healthcare Super Speciality Hospital, Dwarka, New Delhi.
- Dr. Popli has performed over 1,000 cardiac surgeries, including complex procedures like heart transplants, CABG, valve replacements, and congenital heart defect corrections.
- He played a pivotal role in the first heart transplant at Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, and was instrumental in initiating the first robotic-assisted cardiothoracic surgery program in a public sector hospital in India.
- Dr. Popli is also an academician, having served as an Associate Professor at Safdarjung Hospital, and has numerous publications to his name.
Why Choose Dr. Khushwant Popli?
- Extensive Experience: Over 15 years in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery with a focus on complex and minimally invasive procedures.
- Pioneering Work: Part of the team that performed the first heart transplant and initiated robotic cardiac surgery in a public sector hospital in India.
- Academic Contributions: Served as Associate Professor at Safdarjung Hospital with multiple publications.
- Patient-Centric Approach: Known for empathetic patient care and personalized treatment plans.
Education Background:
- MBBS – Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- MS (General Surgery) – MGM Medical College, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
- MCh (Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery) – Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala
- Fellowship in Robotic Cardiac Surgery – Trained under Dr. Francis Sutter in Atlanta, USA
Awards & Accolades:
- Presented a series on the Norwood operation and its outcomes at the IACTS 2015 National Conference in Hyderabad.
- Part of the CTVS team that performed the first heart transplant at Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi.
- Instrumental in initiating the first robotic-assisted cardiothoracic surgery program in a public sector hospital in India.
Dr. Khushwant Popli Specialities:
Dr. Popli specialises in adult and pediatric cardiothoracic and vascular surgeries, with expertise in open and minimally invasive procedures, including robotic-assisted surgeries.
Medical Problems Treated by Doctor
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Heart Valve Disorders
- Congenital Heart Defects (e.g., ASD, VSD, TOF, TGA)
- Aortic Aneurysms
- Peripheral Vascular Diseases
- Thoracic Trauma
- Varicose Veins
Medical Procedures Performed by Doctor
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
- Heart Valve Replacement and Repair (MVR, AVR, DVR)
- Aortic Root Enlargement and Bentall Procedure
- Correction of Congenital Heart Defects (ASD, VSD, TOF, TGA)
- Robotic-Assisted Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgeries
- Heart Transplantation
- Thoracic Procedures (VATS, Decortication, Lobectomy, Pneumonectomy)
- Peripheral Bypass Surgery
- Pacemaker and AICD Implantation
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