🧑‍⚕️ Dr. Sameer Bhate – Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon

Dr. Sameer Bhate is a highly accomplished Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon, currently serving as the Head of Adult Cardiac Surgery at Amrita Hospital, Faridabad. With over 29 years of experience in cardiac surgery, he has successfully performed over 4,000 cardiac procedures, including complex and high-risk surgeries. His expertise spans coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve replacements, aortic aneurysm repairs, re-operative (redo) surgeries, adult congenital cardiac procedures, heart and lung transplantation, and mechanical circulatory support (ECMO/VAD).

🩺 Specializations & Areas of Expertise

• Redo Cardiac Surgery

• Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG)

• Valve Replacement & Repair

• Aortic Aneurysm & Dissection Surgery

• Adult Congenital Cardiac Surgery

• Heart & Lung Transplantation

• Ventricular Assist Devices (ECMO/VAD)

He is known for his innovative surgical techniques and for leading programs that make complex cardiac care more accessible and affordable.

🎓 Education & Fellowships

• MBBS – Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune (1994)

• DNB (General Surgery) – Grant Medical Foundation, Pune (1998)

• MCh (Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery) – BJ Medical College & Sassoon Hospital, Pune (2001)

• DNB (Cardiothoracic Surgery) – National Board of Examinations

• Fellowship in Adult & Pediatric Cardiac Surgery – Australia (2008)

• Fellowship in Heart & Lung Transplantation and Mechanical Circulatory Support – Australia (2014)

• Credentials: FIACS, MNAMS

👨‍💼 Professional Experience

• Head of Adult Cardiac Surgery, Amrita Hospital, Faridabad

• Former consultant at SPARSH Hospital, Yashoda Hospitals, Ruby Hall Clinic, and Ojas Super Specialty Hospital

• Led the establishment of 3 cardiac centers in North India and 2 heart-lung transplant programs in South India

• Actively involved in clinical teaching, academic presentations, and peer-reviewed publications

🏅 Fellowships & Memberships

• FIACS – Fellow, International Academy of Cardiovascular Sciences

• MNAMS – Member, National Academy of Medical Sciences

• Member of multiple national and international cardiothoracic societies

🏆 Achievements & Innovations

• Successfully performed over 4,000 cardiac surgeries, including complex re-do and transplant cases

• Introduced cost-effective innovations using indigenous instruments and adopted a single-use consumables policy to reduce surgical costs

• Recognized for excellence in clinical research, surgical leadership, and humanitarian service

• Led major regional and international training initiatives in cardiac surgery