Dr Ganesh Kumar Mani

Dr. Ganesh Kumar Mani is one of India’s most respected cardiac surgeons, widely recognized for pioneering work in coronary artery bypass and heart transplantation. With training in Australia and decades of leadership in top hospitals, he combines cutting-edge surgical skills with a strong focus on patient safety and outcomes. He has mentored many cardiac surgeons and served in key medical councils and academic bodies.

Educational Qualification:

• MBBS – Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), Delhi (1969)
• MS (General Surgery) – Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi (1975)
• MCh (Cardiothoracic Surgery) – Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore (1979)
• MNAMS (CTVS) – National Academy of Medical Sciences (1980)
• Advanced Paediatric Cardiac Surgery Training – Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne & Royal Alexandra Hospital for Sick Children, Sydney (1984–1985)
• Heart Transplant Training – St. Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney (1984)
• Advanced Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery Training – Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney (1983)

Professional Experience:

• Chairman – Cardiac Sciences & Cardiac Surgery (CTVS), Max Healthcare (current)
• Chairman (Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery) – Saket City Hospital, New Delhi
• Senior Consultant (CTVS) – Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi
• Director of Cardiac Surgery – Batra Hospital & Medical Research Centre, New Delhi
• Chief Cardiac Surgeon – Delhi Heart & Lung Institute, New Delhi
• Senior Registrar and Visiting Consultant roles in Australia and India, including Christian Medical College, Vellore

Awards and Achievements:

• Padma Shri – President of India (2013)
• National Citizens Award – Vice President of India (1992)
• National Excellence Award – Former Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar (1996)
• Centenary Award – Delhi Medical Association (2014)
• Excellence Award – Maulana Azad Medical College (2015)

Professional Membership:

• National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS)
• European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS)
• Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), USA
• International Society of Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgeons
• Cardiological Society of India (CSI) – National and Delhi Chapter
• All India Heart Foundation (AIHF)
• Delhi Medical Association (DMA)
• Rotary Club (3010) Delhi Central
• Governing Council – Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Janakpuri Super Speciality Hospital
• Steering Committee – QCI AIMED Voluntary Initiative on Medical Devices

Fellowship:

• Fellow of the Indian Association of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgeons
• Fellow of American College of Surgeons (FACS)
• Fellow of Indian College of Cardiology (FICC)
• Fellow of Indian College of Interventional Cardiology
• Fellow of Indian Society of Cardiology
• Fellow of International Medical Sciences Academy

Publication:

• Contributed extensively to clinical research and academic presentations in cardiac surgery