Doctor Profile
Dr. ZS Meharwal Chairman & Head- Adult Cardiac Surgery
Heart Care / Cardiology
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (CTVS), MNAMS
Fortis Escorts Heart Hospital, Delhi (FEHI)
35 years of experience
About Dr. ZS Meharwal
- Dr. Z S Meharwal is a leading cardiac surgeon with over 35 years of experience in the field. He has performed more than 30,000 heart surgeries, making him one of the most experienced cardiac surgeons in India. Currently, he is the Chairman & Head of Adult Cardiac Surgery at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute in Okhla, where he also leads the Heart Transplantation and LVAD (Left Ventricular Assist Device) program.
- In 2008, Dr. Meharwal entered the Limca Book of Records for performing a Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG) on a 94-year-old patient, the oldest person ever to undergo this surgery successfully.
- He completed MBBS and MS in General Surgery from the University of Lucknow and then he went on to specialise in heart surgery with an MCh in Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, also from the University of Lucknow.
- Dr. Z S Meharwal has specialised skills in a wide range of heart surgeries, such as major vascular surgery, heart valve replacements and complex cardiac ablation and cardioversion procedures. Dr. Meharwal is a pioneer in performing Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) surgery, providing life-saving treatment for patients with severe heart failure.
- He is highly skilled in performing Coronary Angioplasty, Bypass Surgery and Carotid Angioplasty, helping patients with severe heart blockages and other complex conditions.
- One of Dr. Z S Meharwal’s key areas of expertise includes advanced procedures such as Balloon Mitral Valvuloplasty, Radial Approach Angiography and Peripheral Angioplasty, which offer patients safer and more effective treatment options.
- In addition to his surgical practice, Dr. Meharwal has been involved in training and mentoring aspiring cardiac surgeons. He is the Program Director of DNB Cardiothoracic Surgery at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute and has trained numerous cardiac surgeons both in India and abroad.
- He has received numerous prestigious awards, including the President’s Citation Award in 2002 from Sri APJ Abdul Kalam, recognising his outstanding contributions to cardiac surgery.
- Dr. Z S Meharwal is an active member of leading medical organisations such as the Indian Association of Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgeons, the Cardiological Society of India, and the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery.
- To book an appointment with Dr. Meharwal or for any queries, our friendly patient care team is here to help! Contact us today at +91-9354982727 and take the first step toward better heart health.
Education and Training
- MBBS – University of Lucknow, 1982
- MS – General Surgery – University of Lucknow, 1985
- MCh – Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery – University of Lucknow, 1987
- MEMBERSHIP OF NATIONAL ACADEMY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
Awards & Achievements
Citation Award by President of India Sri APJ Abdul Kalam – 2002.
Listed in Marquis who is who in the world – 2005.
Saharanpur Aditya Samman-by Govt of UP for contribution in Medical Field – 2005.
Entered into Limca Book of Records for performing Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery on a 94-year-old man who is the oldest patient to undergo CABG – 2008.
Research And Publication:
Meharwal ZS, Agarwal SK & Dubey PC: Intraoperative gram staining of bile for identification of biliary microflora as a guide to prevent postoperative septic complications after biliary Surgery, 1985. Thesis for M.S. (General Surgery: Lucknow University, 1985.
Meharwal ZS, Kumar A and Sinha KN. Clinicopathological study of peripheral ischemia due to arteritis. Thesis for M.Ch. (Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery): Lucknow University, 1987.
Meharwal ZS, Sharma VK, Kohli VM and Trehan N. Endarterectomy as an adjunct to coronary artery bypass grafting: our experience. Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 1992; 8 (2): 88-91.
Meharwal ZS, Kohli VM, Sharma VK, Trehan N and Mishra A. Composite graft replacement of ascending aorta and aortic valve. Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 1993; 9 (1): 21-25.
Area of Expertise
- Major Vascular surgery
- Mitral/Heart Valve Replacement
- Cardiac Ablation
- Cardioversion
- Carotid Angioplasty And Stenting
- Coronary Angioplasty / Bypass Surgery
- CT Angiogram
- Acute Aortic Dissection
- Heart Conditions
- ASD / VSD Device Closure
- Patent Foramen Ovale
- Peripheral Angioplasty
- Pacemaker Implantation
- Balloon Mitral Valvuloplasty
- Radial Approach Angiography
- Patent Ductus Artriosus Device Closure
- Cardiac Catheterisation
- Cardiac Pacing
- Invasive Cardiac
Work Experience
- 1982 – 1988 Consultant at King George Medical College.
- 1988 – 1989 Consultant at G B Pant Hospital.
- 1993 – 1997 Consultant Cardiac Surgeon at Kings College Hospital – London.
Professional Memberships
- MEMBERSHIP OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
- Delhi Medical Council
- Indian Association of Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgeons
- Cardiological Society of India
- Asian Society of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
- International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
- Society of Thoracic Surgeons