• Dr. Shiv Kumar Choudhary is a highly experienced Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon with over 32 years of expertise in complex cardiac surgeries.

• He is well known for performing major heart operations, including neonatal arterial switch procedures and complex aneurysm repairs.

• Dr. Choudhary performs over 500 major cardiac surgeries each year, showcasing his extensive surgical experience.

• His key surgical interests include valve repairs and aortic procedures, with a focus on improving outcomes through innovation.

• He has developed several advanced techniques, such as percutaneously adjustable pulmonary artery banding, antegrade cerebral perfusion, and modified ultrafiltration.

• He has also pioneered the use of valve patches for ASD/VSD closures, congenital tricuspid valve repairs, and left atrial reduction combined with pulmonary vein isolation.

• Dr. Choudhary completed his MBBS and MS (CTVS) from GVSM Medical College, Kanpur, followed by an MCh in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery from AIIMS, New Delhi.

• He has contributed to the development of advanced cardiac care infrastructure, mentored upcoming surgeons, and formulated national-level surgical guidelines.

• Dr. Choudhary is actively involved with professional societies, expert panels, and editorial boards, playing a major role in shaping the future of cardiothoracic surgery in India.

Experience

• Professor, AIIMS, New Deldhi