Dr. Shiv Kumar Choudhry

About Doctor

Dr. Shiv Kumar Choudhry is a highly acclaimed Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon (CTVS) and former Professor & Head of Department at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, one of India’s most prestigious institutions. With 33+ years of experience, he is regarded as one of the leading aortic surgeons in the country, known for handling the most complex cardiac and vascular cases with excellent outcomes.
Clinical Experience & Procedure Volume
Total Cardiac Surgeries: 30,000+ successful operations, Aortic Surgeries (Open & Complex): 5,000+ procedures (one of the highest volumes in India), CABG (Bypass Surgeries – including Total Arterial, Redo, MICS): 10,000+ cases, Valve Surgeries (Repair & Replacement – including complex & minimally invasive): 8,000+ procedures, Advanced Heart Failure Surgeries (Heart Transplant & VAD): 500+ cases, and Pacemaker / Device-related Surgical Procedures (including epicardial pacemakers): 500+ cases Patients Treated Per Year Approx. 5,000 – 7,000+ patients annually, including consultations, surgical evaluations, and follow-ups Field of Expertise Aortic Surgery (Aneurysm, Dissection – Open & Complex Repairs), Adult Cardiac Surgery, Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG & Redo CABG), Valve Repair & Replacement (including minimally invasive techniques), Heart Failure Surgery (Heart Transplant & Ventricular Assist Devices – VAD), Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy, Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM) Surgery, Infective Endocarditis Surgery, and TAVI Explant & Complex Redo Surgeries

Qualification

Awards & Recognitions

Dr. Choudhry played a key role in establishing AIIMS as a national center of excellence for aortic interventions and has contributed significantly to innovation in cardiac surgery. He has published 470+ research papers, delivered 450+ academic lectures, and trained hundreds of cardiac surgeons globally. His exceptional surgical expertise, academic excellence, and leadership in complex heart surgeries make him a top choice for patients seeking advanced cardiac care in India.