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Dr. Amit Karad [MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DSS (Edinburgh), MCh (CVTS)]
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+91-8860606766 | +91-9910655125About Dr. Amit Karad [MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DSS (Edinburgh), MCh (CVTS)]
Dr. Amit Karad is Cardiovascular Surgeon and Currently Working as Consultant in the Cardio-Vascular & Thoracic Surgery Department at Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Pedder Road, Mumbai, India.
He is having more than 9 years of experience in the field of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Failure and Transplantation.
He has completed his MBBS, MS (General Surgery), Diploma in Surgical Sciences from the University of Edinburgh, MCh (Cardio-Vascular and Thoracic Surgery) from Nair Hospital, Mumbai and a Fellowship in Cardiovascular Surgery and Advanced Heart Failure and Transplantation from the University of Toronto (Toronto General Hospital), Canada.
Profile Highlights :
- Dr. Amit Karad is a consultant cardiovascular surgeon at Jaslok Hospital with a focus on advanced heart failure surgery, heart transplantation and aortic surgery. He began his cardiac surgery training at Jaslok Hospital in 2010 and has performed over 6,000 open-heart surgeries to date.
- He trained under prominent cardiac surgeons in Mumbai and then completed an advanced fellowship at Toronto General Hospital, one of the world's highest-volume centres for heart and lung transplantation and ventricular assist devices, where he worked with mentors including Dr. Tirone David and Dr. Vivek Rao. He was named Best Fellow of the Year and received the Dr. Luis Olivares Award of Excellence there.
- His expertise includes cardiac transplantation, ventricular assist devices and artificial heart implantation, CABG including off-pump and total arterial revascularisation, and aortic and mitral valve repair and replacement.
- In aortic surgery he performs the David valve-sparing procedure, Bentall procedure, adult Ross procedure, aortic dissection repair and thoraco-abdominal aortic repair. He also performs pulmonary and carotid endarterectomy, post-infarction VSD repair, ASD and VSD closure and complex vascular surgery. He previously served as Assistant Professor at Nair Hospital, Mumbai.
- His academic achievements include first rank in the university for MS (General Surgery), a top rank in MCh, the Imperia Award 2021 and recognition for his work during the COVID-19 pandemic. He has published on predictors of outcome after mitral valve replacement.
Areas of Expertise :
- Heart Transplantation
- Advanced Heart Failure Surgery and VAD
- Aortic Surgery (David, Bentall, Ross)
- Coronary Bypass Surgery
- Valve Repair and Replacement
- Heart Transplant
- Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
- Off-pump CABG
- Mitral Valve Repair
- Aortic Valve Replacement
- David Valve-sparing Procedure
- Bentall Procedure
- Ross Procedure
List of Treatments
- Heart Transplant
- Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
- Off-pump CABG
- Mitral Valve Repair
- Aortic Valve Replacement
- David Valve-sparing Procedure
- Bentall Procedure
- Ross Procedure
- Aortic Dissection Repair
- Thoraco-abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
- Pulmonary Endarterectomy
- Carotid Endarterectomy
- ASD and VSD Repair
Work Experience
Currently Working as Consultant in the Cardio-Vascular & Thoracic Surgery Department at Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Pedder Road, Mumbai, India.
Past Experience :
- Assistant Professor - Nair Hospital, Mumbai
- Fellow, Cardiovascular Surgery and Advanced Heart Failure and Transplantation - Toronto General Hospital, University of Toronto, Canada
- Cardiac Surgery Training - Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai (from 2010)
Education & Training
- MBBS
- MS (General Surgery)
- Diploma in Surgical Sciences - University of Edinburgh, UK
- MCh (Cardio-Vascular and Thoracic Surgery) - Nair Hospital, Mumbai
- Fellowship in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplantation - Toronto General Hospital, University of Toronto, Canada
Awards & Recognition
- Dr. Luis Olivares Award of Excellence - Toronto General Hospital
- Best Fellow of the Year - Toronto General Hospital
- First Rank in University - MS (General Surgery)
- Imperia Awards 2021
- Certificate of Appreciation for COVID-19 Work
- Predictors of Clinical Outcome after Mitral Valve Replacement - International Journal of Research and Review
Associated Hospitals
🏨 Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Location
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Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Pedder Road, Mumbai, India
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Dr. Amit Karad practice?
Dr. Amit Karad practises as Consultant in the Cardio-Vascular & Thoracic Surgery Department at Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Pedder Road, Mumbai, India.
What does Dr. Amit Karad specialise in?
Dr. Amit Karad specialises in heart transplantation, advanced heart failure surgery with ventricular assist devices, complex aortic surgery, bypass surgery and valve repair.
How much experience does Dr. Amit Karad have?
Dr. Amit Karad has more than 9 years of experience in the field of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Failure and Transplantation. He has performed over 6,000 open-heart surgeries.
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