Dr. Rajesh Desai - Sr. Cardiac Surgeon & Heart Transplant Specialist

About Dr. Rajesh Desai

With more than four decades of experience in heart surgery, dr rajesh desai cardiac surgeon ahmedabad is recognized as one of the most respected names in cardiac care. Having successfully performed over 25,000 heart surgeries, he has played a pioneering role in developing advanced cardiac services across Gujarat. He was among the first surgeons to establish dedicated cardiac surgery programs in the state and is contributing in developing the cardiac surgery department at Zydus Hospitals, Ahmedabad.

Academic Qualifications

Dr. Desai holds MS and MCh qualifications in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery. Throughout his distinguished career, he has served at several renowned institutions, including K.E.M. Hospital Mumbai, CMC Vellore, Apollo Hospital Chennai, Railway Hospital Perambur, Mayo Hospital Vadodara, Rajasthan Hospital Ahmedabad, and Krishna Heart Institute. He has also been associated as a visiting consultant with leading cardiac centers across Gujarat. His academic contributions include multiple research presentations and six national and international publications. He is an active member of IACTS, EACTS, and STS (USA).

Areas of Expertise

Dr. Desai’s surgical expertise encompasses a broad spectrum of advanced heart procedures, including:

• Coronary bypass surgery for patients with blocked heart arteries to improve blood circulation and overall heart function
• Valvular heart surgery for repairing or replacing diseased heart valves that affect normal blood flow through the heart
• Aortic Surgery for treating conditions involving the aorta, including aneurysms and other serious vascular disorders
• Surgical management of advanced heart failure requiring specialized cardiac interventions and long-term care planning
• Heart transplant services for carefully selected patients with end-stage heart disease and severe cardiac dysfunction
• Comprehensive cardiac surgery adult procedures tailored to individual patient needs using modern surgical techniques and evidence-based care principles

Clinical Interests

His clinical focus remains centered on delivering advanced surgical solutions for complex cardiac conditions, including:

• Management of multi-vessel coronary artery disease
• Treatment of complex valvular and aortic disorders
• Advanced heart failure surgery
• Long-term outcomes in transplant and cardiac recovery programs

Key Highlights

Dr. Desai’s contribution to cardiac surgery is marked by decades of leadership, innovation, and surgical excellence:

• Widely regarded as the best cardiac surgeon in ahmedabad
• More than 25,000 successful cardiac surgeries performed
• Among the pioneers who established cardiac surgery services in Gujarat
• Instrumental in building advanced cardiac care programs across the state
• Recognized as an experienced heart transplant surgeon
• Trusted as a leading heart transplant specialist for complex cardiac conditions
• Multiple national and international publications and presentations

Consultation at Zydus Hospitals Ahmedabad

Appointments are available at Zydus Hospitals, Ahmedabad, on 079 66190300/372  from Monday to Saturday.