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Dr. Manoj Durairaj [MBBS, MS - General Surgery, MCh - Cardio Thoracic & Vascular Surgery]

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Experience

21+ Years

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+91-8860606766 | +91-9910655125

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About Dr. Manoj Durairaj [MBBS, MS - General Surgery, MCh - Cardio Thoracic & Vascular Surgery]

Dr. Manoj Durairaj is a Cardiac Surgeon and currently working as Head of Department of Cardiac Surgery and Chief Heart Transplant Surgeon in the Cardiac Surgery Department at Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
With over 21 years of experience, Dr. Durairaj is Pune's leading heart transplant surgeon and one of the foremost cardiothoracic surgeons in Western India, having started the Department of Heart and Lung Transplantation at Sahyadri Hospitals.
He completed his MBBS, MS in General Surgery from AFMC (Armed Forces Medical College), Pune with a Gold Medal and MCh in Cardiac Surgery from AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences), New Delhi — two of India's most elite medical institutions.
Dr. Durairaj completed a prestigious Fellowship in Bypass Surgery under Professor Brian Buxton at the University of Melbourne, Australia (2005), bringing world-class cardiac surgery training to his practice in Pune.
He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and is known for pioneering work in adult cardiac surgery, particularly in the field of Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery (CABG), including beating-heart bypass and minimally invasive techniques.
Sahyadri Hospital is one of Maharashtra's top cardiac surgery centres, offering comprehensive open heart surgery, heart transplant, valve surgery and robotic cardiac procedures.
International cardiac patients from the Middle East, Africa and South Asia choose Sahyadri for heart surgery and transplant, benefiting from Dr. Durairaj's AIIMS-trained expertise at a fraction of Western costs.

🩺 List of Treatments

Heart Transplant Surgery
Lung Transplant Surgery
CABG – Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
Heart Valve Replacement & Repair
Aortic Surgery
Congenital Heart Surgery
Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
Beating-Heart Bypass Surgery
Redo Cardiac Surgery

💼 Work Experience

Head of Department – Cardiac Surgery & Chief Heart Transplant Surgeon — Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital, Pune (Current)
Founder – Heart & Lung Transplant Programme at Sahyadri Hospitals

🎓 Education & Training

MBBS — Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune
MS – General Surgery — AFMC, Pune (Gold Medal)
MCh – Cardio Thoracic & Vascular Surgery — AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences), New Delhi
Fellowship – Bypass Surgery — University of Melbourne, Australia (under Prof. Brian Buxton, 2005)

🏆 Awards & Recognition

Gold Medal – MS General Surgery, AFMC, Pune
FACC — Fellow, American College of Cardiology
Pioneer of Heart & Lung Transplant Programme at Sahyadri Hospitals
Pioneer of beating-heart bypass surgery and first valve replacement in Pune

📍 Location

📌 Plot No. 30-C, Erandvane, Karve Rd, Deccan Gymkhana, Pune, Maharashtra 411004

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does Dr. Manoj Durairaj specialise in?

Dr. Durairaj specialises in Cardiac Surgery and Heart Transplant. He is HOD of Cardiac Surgery at Sahyadri Hospital and Chief Heart Transplant Surgeon — he founded the Heart & Lung Transplant Programme at Sahyadri. Expert in CABG, valve replacement, aortic surgery and minimally invasive heart surgery.

What are Dr. Manoj Durairaj's qualifications?

Dr. Durairaj holds MBBS and MS General Surgery (Gold Medal) from AFMC Pune, MCh Cardio Thoracic & Vascular Surgery from AIIMS New Delhi, Fellowship in Bypass Surgery from University of Melbourne (2005) and FACC (Fellow, American College of Cardiology).

Where does Dr. Manoj Durairaj practice?

Dr. Durairaj is Head of Cardiac Surgery at Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital, Deccan Gymkhana, Pune — Maharashtra's premier cardiac centre for heart transplant and bypass surgery.

Can international patients come to India for heart transplant with Dr. Manoj Durairaj?

Yes. Sahyadri Hospital has an established Heart & Lung Transplant Programme. Satyug Healthcare assists with organ coordination, medical visa and all logistics. Contact: +91-8860606766 or query@satyughealthcare.com.

What is the cost of bypass surgery in India at Sahyadri Hospital?

CABG bypass surgery at Sahyadri Hospital costs 60–70% less than in Western countries. Satyug Healthcare provides free cost estimates. Contact: +91-8860606766 or query@satyughealthcare.com.

How can I book a consultation with Dr. Manoj Durairaj?

Contact Satyug Healthcare at +91-8860606766 or email query@satyughealthcare.com. We will arrange your appointment at Sahyadri Hospital, Pune and provide a cost estimate for cardiac surgery in India.