Cardiologist Dr Vishal Khullar from Mayo Clinic joins Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital

Dr Khullar has been a part of over 300 heart and lung transplants Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai recently announced the appointment of Dr Vishal Khullar as Director of cardiothoracic surgery, heart and lung transplants. After completion of his super-specialisation in cardiac surgery in India, Dr Khullar honed his skills at world’s topmost medical institutions Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland and Mayo Clinic, Rochester in the US. Dr Khullar has performed and participated in over 7000 general cardiac procedures including bypass surgeries, valve replacement, complex surgeries of the aorta (including Aortic Root Replacement, Ascending Aortic Replacement and Aortic Arch Reconstruction) and Heart and Lung Transplants at these prestigious institutions. Dr Khullar said, “I am delighted to be a part of the illuminating legacy of Nanavati Max Hospital. We aim to integrate the internationally acclaimed practices with indigenous clinical skills and technology. Cardiovascular diseases are one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality in India. It is our goal to improve patient outcomes significantly by creating a world-class Heart Centre.” With the appointment of Dr Khullar, Nanavati Max aims to augment its cardiology department in terms of talent, technology and patient care experience.