Dr. Vishal Khullar Cardiac Surgeon

Dr. Vishal Khullar is one of Mumbai’s most experienced cardiac and cardiothoracic surgeons, with over 30 years of clinical practice and 7,000+ successful heart surgeries to his credit. He trained at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio, USA, before joining the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, as Senior Associate Consultant for 3.5 years, becoming the first cardiac surgeon from the Indian subcontinent to hold that position. During his time in the U.S., he was involved in over 300 heart and lung transplants and ventricular assist device procedures. Today, he serves as Director – Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Heart & Lung Transplant at Fortis Hospital Mulund and Fortis S.L. Raheja Hospital, Mahim, Mumbai. His expertise spans heart bypass surgery, mitral and aortic valve repair/replacement, aortic aneurysm surgery, heart and lung transplants, ECMO therapy, and complex redo cardiac surgeries. With 50,000+ hours of surgical experience and 9,000+ patients treated globally, he is known for combining international clinical standards with clear, compassionate patient communication. Patients consistently rate him highly for both surgical outcomes and bedside care. For advanced, internationally benchmarked cardiac care in Mumbai, Dr. Vishal Khullar remains a trusted name.