About Dr. Shiv Kumar Choudhary

• Dr. Shiv Kumar Choudhary is a seasoned Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon with over 32 years of experience, renowned for his expertise in major cardiac operations, including neonatal arterial switch operations and complex aneurysm repairs.
• Dr. Choudhary performs over 500 major cardiac operations annually, including neonatal arterial switch operations and complex aneurysm repairs.
• He has a particular focus on valve repairs and aortic procedures and has developed innovative techniques such as percutaneously adjustable pulmonary artery band, antegrade cerebral perfusion, modified ultrafiltration, valve patches for ASD/VSD closure, congenital tricuspid valve repair, and left atrial reduction with pulmonary vein isolation.
• His educational background includes an MBBS and MS (CTVS) from GVSM, Kanpur, and an MCh (CTVS) from AIIMS, Delhi.
• He has played a key role in establishing advanced facilities for complex cardiac issues, training young surgeons, mentoring colleagues, formulating national guidelines, and developing India-specific solutions that are both innovative and cost-effective.
• Dr. Choudhary is actively involved in various professional organizations, editorial boards, and expert committees, contributing to advancements in the field of cardiothoracic surgery.

Work Experience

Professor, AIIMS, New Deldhi

Education

• MBBS, GVSM, Kanpur
• MS, GVSM, Kanpur
• MCh, AIIMS, New Delhi, 1996
• Professor, AIIMS, New Delhi, India