About Doctor

• Dr. Yugal Kishore Mishra is a highly experienced Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon with over 43 years in the field. 
• His expertise spans a wide range of advanced cardiac procedures and surgeries, with a remarkable track record of over 19,000 successful open-heart surgeries.
• Dr. Mishra is proficient in performing complex procedures such as minimally invasive cardiac surgery, port-access valve surgery, and Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) closure. He is also skilled in carotid artery endarterectomy, aortic aneurysm repair, extracorporeal life support (ECMO), cardiac arrhythmia surgery, and total arterial revascularization.
• Dr. Mishra specializes in minimally invasive coronary artery bypass surgery on a beating heart, Bentall's operation, and repair of the aortic arch and thoracic abdominal aorta. His surgeries consistently result in excellent patient outcomes.
• He has performed over 500 robotic cardiac surgeries and more than 1000 Redo Cardiac Surgeries, demonstrating his expertise in handling complex and advanced surgical techniques.
• Dr. Mishra holds an MBBS degree (1981) and an MS in General Surgery (1984) from SS Medical College, Rewa, MP, India. 
• He earned a PhD in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery from the prestigious Bakulev Institute of Cardiovascular Surgery, Moscow, Russia, in 1991.
• He has been a key member of the core Heart Team at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, instrumental in developing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Mishra has also significantly contributed to Heart Transplantation and Ventricular Assist Device procedures.
• Dr. Mishra completed a Fellowship in Cardiovascular Surgery at the University Hospital Uppsala, Sweden, and is a Fellow of the Association of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons of India. He actively trains and mentors DNB students, sharing his vast expertise in the field.
• Dr. Mishra's reputation attracts patients globally from countries like the USA, UK, Iraq, UAE, Oman, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Africa, and Central Asia. He has also performed live surgeries in workshops in Thailand, Bangladesh, and Nepal, showcasing his expertise internationally.
• Passionate about research, Dr. Mishra has published over 150 scientific papers and participated in over 200 international and national conferences as a speaker. His dedication to education, training, and research is evident in his active involvement in academic and clinical advancements.
• Dr. Mishra is the president of the Indian Association of Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgeons and the Society of Minimally Invasive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons of India. 
• He holds memberships in numerous prestigious organizations, including the Association of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons of Asia, Society for Heart Failure and Transplantation, European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery, and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, among others.

Education

• MBBS, Shyam Shah Medical College, Rewa, MP, 1981
• MS (General Surgery), Shyam Shah Medical College, Rewa, MP,1984
• PhD (Cardio Thoracic & Vascular Surgery), Bakulev Institute of Cardiovascular Surgery, Moscow, Russia, 1991
• Fellowship in the Cardiological Society of India (FCSI)
• Fellowship in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery,  University Hospital Uppsala, Sweden
• D.Sc (Honoris Causa)
• Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery from University  Hospital Utrecht Netherland
• Robotic Cardiac Surgery training from University Hospital Utrecht Netherland
• Robotic Cardiac Surgery training from Odessa, Texas, USA
• Robotic MidCAB Surgery training from Columbia University Medical Centre, USA
• Robotic Cardiac Surgery training from  Ohio State  University Columbus Medical Centre, USA
• Particular Course in Endoscopic IMA harvesting from Institute of Telesurgery, University of Strasbourg, France.
• Minimally access Valve Surgery (Heart Post-surgery or Keyhole surgery) from Heart Port Research and Training Center in Lake Lake City, Utah, “USA
• DNB program (Cardio Thoracic & Vascular Surgery), Escorts Heart Institute & Research Centre, Okhla Road, New Delhi, 2018

Work Experience

• Director (Cardiovascular Surgery), Fortis  Escorts Heart Institute & Research Centre, New Delhi, 2018
• Director (Cardiovascular & Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery), Max Heart & Vascular Institute, Saket, New Delhi, 2006
• Consultant(Cardio Thoracic & Vascular Surgery), University Hospital Upsala, Sweden
• Surgeon, University Hospital Utrecht Netherland

Awards

• Rashtriya Ratan Award by International Study Circle in 2005
• The Lifetime Achievement Award from the World Congress on Clinical and Preventive Cardiology (WCCPC) was conferred by  Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam in 2006.
• Honoris Causa Doctorate (Doctor Of Science ) conferred by the Governor of Madhya Pradesh and Chancellor of Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya in 2012.
• Global Gandhi Awards 2019  on 150 Years of Mahatma Gandhi in the United Kingdom. 
• K.G. Deshpande Memorial Oration award  on 19thDecember’2021

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