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Dr Mukesh Goel - Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery

DR MUKESH GOEL

MBBS, MS, MCh
Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery
  • Fees: INR 1,000
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    (See all timing)

Introduction

Dr. Mukesh Goel is one of the best Cardio Thoracic Surgeon in New Delhi, Delhi. Dr. Mukesh has a vast experience of 15 years in this field and has worked as: Consultant, Escorts Heart Institute & Research Centre, Delhi (2001-2007) Consultant, Indraprastha Apollo hospital, Delhi (Medanta unit, 2007-2009) Senior consultant, Medanta Medicity (2009-2010) Chief Surgeon, Asian hospital, Faridabad (2010-2016) Dr. Mukesh has carried out more than 3000 heart surgeries including: Bypass surgery (off & on pump), Bilateral IMA grafting, repair of LV aneurysm & Ischemic mitral regurgitation Valve surgery (repair/ replacement) Aortic root surgery for aneurysm & dissection (Bentalls’ operation) Minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) for MVR, AVR, ASD closure) Minimally invasive CABG Surgical therapy for heart failure (LVAD, heart transplant)

Hospital Associations

Apollo Hospitals Delhi

Services/Interest

  • Cardio Thoracic Surgery

Experience

Dr. Mukesh Goel has a vast experience of 15 years in the field of Cardio Thoracic Surgery

Education

MBBS, MS, MCh

I Speak

English,Hindi

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Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals Timing

Monday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tuesday
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thursday
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Who is a cardiothoracic surgeon?

Cardiothoracic surgery is concerned with the surgical treatment of organs inside the thorax and above the abdomen. It generally involves the treatment of conditions of the heart, esophagus, and lungs. The surgeon who follows this field of medicine is called the cardiothoracic surgeon.

What does a cardiothoracic surgeon do?

Cardiothoracic surgeons operate on conditions that occur in the organs inside the chest and in the bony structures that form the chest cavity. As well as performing surgery, they are involved in the treatment and management of the many different diseases within their specialties, such as lung cancer, tumor, and cysts, collapsed or infected lungs, and chest-wall deformities.

What is the difference between cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgery?

Cardiovascular surgery focuses on the heart and great vessels while general thoracic surgery treats diseases of the lungs, esophagus, mediastinum, and chest walls. Cardiothoracic surgeons operate on the organs in the thorax which are heart, lungs, esophagus and  great vessels. 

What surgeries are performed by the cardiothoracic surgeon?

  • Valve replacement
  • Coronary artery graft
  • Pneumonectomy
  • Wedge resection
  • Lobectomy
  • Lung volume reduction surgery
  • Lung cancer surgery

What are the subspecialties of cardiothoracic surgery?

The major subspecialties of cardiothoracic are cardiac, thoracic and congenital.

  • Cardiac - This is concerned with the condition of heart and blood vessels.
  • Thoracic- This is concerned with the conditions of the lungs, chest wall, esophagus, and diaphragm.
  • Congenital –  It is the most demanding type of cardiothoracic surgery. It is practiced only by a small group of highly talented and specialized surgeons.