🧑‍⚕️ Dr. Ajay Kaul – Leading Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon

Dr. Ajay Kaul is a highly accomplished cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon with more than 38 years of surgical experience. He currently serves as the Chairman and Head of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (CTVS) at BLK Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi. Throughout his career, he has successfully performed over 25,000 cardiac surgeries, including more than 5,000 minimally invasive procedures and a significant number of pediatric heart surgeries.

He is recognized for his pioneering work in minimally invasive cardiac surgery, hybrid cardiac procedures, and total arterial coronary bypass grafting (CABG). He has also made vital contributions at renowned hospitals like Fortis Escorts (Delhi), Birla Heart Research Centre (Kolkata), and Bombay Hospital (Mumbai).

🩺 Areas of Expertise

• Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery

• Total Arterial CABG using internal mammary arteries

• Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

• Valve Repairs and Transcatheter Valve Interventions (TAVR, TMVR)

• Off-Pump Bypass Surgery

• Endovascular and Peripheral Vascular Procedures

• Advanced Heart Failure Management (LVADs, Heart Transplants)

🎓 Education & Fellowships

• MBBS, MS in General Surgery, M.Ch. in CTVS – Bombay University

• Fellowship in Heart and Lung Transplantation – Hannover Medical School, Germany

• Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery – Leipzig Heart Center, Germany

• Further specialized training in Berlin and Australia (Royal Melbourne & Prince Alfred Hospitals)

👨‍🏫 Professional Experience

• Over 38 years of cardiac surgery practice

• Former senior roles at top hospitals in Delhi, Kolkata, and Mumbai

• Visiting faculty at BHU Varanasi and Hannover Medical School

• Authored 70+ research publications, and serves as examiner for M.Ch programs

🏆 Achievements & Recognition

• 25,000+ cardiac surgeries

• 5,000+ minimally invasive surgeries

• 4,000+ total arterial CABGs

• 2,000+ pediatric cardiac procedures

• 30+ solo TAVR implants

• International speaker, trainer, and surgical innovator in India

🏅 Memberships

• Member, Association of Cardiothoracic Surgery of India

• Member, Cardiological Society of India

• Member of several national and international cardiac associations