Dr. Rajneesh Malhotra

About Doctor

Dr. Rajneesh Malhotra is a highly experienced cardiac surgeon with over 35 years of expertise.

He specializes in minimally invasive cardiac surgery, including mitral valve replacement, coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), aortic valve replacement and repair, and treatment of atrial septal defects (ASD). 

Additionally, he has significant expertise in robotic cardiac surgery, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), and surgical treatment for heart failure using ventricular assist devices (VAD).

Among his notable cases is the transformative cardiac surgery he performed on Mr. Surendra Prasad Choudhary, former Cabinet Minister of Nepal, who praised Dr. Malhotra for both his surgical skill and his compassionate approach, which made a lasting positive impact on his recovery experience.

Dr. Rajneesh Malhotra takes the time to explain each step of the treatment process in a way that’s easy for patients to understand, addressing any questions or concerns they may have. His attentive and considerate manner helps patients feel at ease, fostering a sense of trust and reassurance throughout their treatment experience.

Medical Qualifications

• MCh (Cardio-Thoracic and Vascular Surgery), G S V M Medical College.
• MS (General Surgery), King George Dental College.
• MBBS, King George Dental College.

Clinical Expertise

Professional Work Experience

• Principal Director, Department of Cardiology, Max Super Speciality Hospital.
• Director, Department of Cardiac Surgery, Medanta The Medicity Hospital.
• Senior Consultant, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute.
• Chief Consultant, Department of Cardiac Surgery, Durdons Heart Surgical Centre.

Career Highlights

• Expertise in robotic cardiac surgery, ECMO, and VADs for heart failure treatment.
• Specializes in procedures such as mitral valve replacement, CABG, aortic valve surgery, and ASD repair.
• Performed a notable cardiac surgery on Mr. Surendra Prasad Choudhary, former Cabinet Minister of Nepal, who commended him for both his surgical skill and empathetic care.

Research and Fellowships

• Fellowship: Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Sweden.
• Membership: Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
• Membership: Indian Association Of Cardiovascular And Thoracic Surgeons.
• Membership: Association of Surgeons of India.
• Membership: Indian College of Cardiology.
• Membership: Indian Medical Association.
• Membership: European Association For Cardio-Thoracic Surgery.
• Membership: International Society of Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery.

Awards and Recoginition

• Recipient of the Dr. J.J. Sood Oration Award.
• Recipient of International Travel Awards from the Asian Society of Cardio-Vascular Surgery.
• Published over 50 articles in national and international journals and presented more than 50 papers at various scientific meetings.
• Contributed chapters to books, including Asia Pacific Cardiology, Developments in Total Arterial Myocardial Revascularization, Elsevier’s Educational Series in Cardiology, and History of Cardiac Transplant.