Pioneer Work

—— Performed First in the Country

India Firsts

★ India First

Ischemic Mitral Valve Repair (IMVR)

Pioneered the surgical repair of mitral valves damaged by heart attack — preserving the patient’s own valve instead of replacing it. A surgical alternative that redefined the treatment of ischemic heart disease in India, sparing thousands from prosthetic valves and lifelong anticoagulation.

★ India First

Surgical Ventricular Restoration (SVR)

Pioneered the restoration of dilated, failing ventricles to their natural shape and function — a life-saving option for heart failure patients who could not undergo transplant. Among the highest volumes of these complex surgeries performed anywhere in India.

—— When the Region Had Nothing

Firsts for Gujarat, MP & Rajasthan

Guj · MP · Raj

Pioneer of Heart Surgery in the Region

Introduced and established bypass surgery, valve replacement, Bentall and complex cardiac surgery across three states where no such care existed.

Gujarat First

Membrane Oxygenator for Cardiopulmonary Bypass

First in Gujarat to adopt membrane oxygenator technology — dramatically safer heart-lung support during open-heart surgery.

Gujarat First

Radial Artery in Bypass Surgery

Introduced the radial artery as a bypass conduit in Gujarat — a superior arterial graft with better long-term patency than vein grafts.

Guj · MP · Raj

Bilateral Internal Mammary Artery (BIMA) Grafting

Pioneered BIMA grafting across three states — enhancing CABG outcomes, especially for younger patients, with reduced re-intervention rates.

Founder

Founder of Heart Surgery Programs

Established heart surgery programs at U.N. Mehta Institute, Rajasthan Hospital, SAL, SGVP and Bhailal Amin — and built hospitals like Sterling and EPIC.

Affordable Care

Demystified Cardiac Surgery for the Middle Class

While metros charged exorbitant fees, he consciously kept every procedure accessible at affordable rates — normalising bypass surgery across three states.

—— The Complete Picture

Ten Highlights of a Lifetime's Work

Pioneered Cardiac Surgery in Gujarat, Rajasthan & MPIntroduced and established coronary bypass, valve repair and replacement, and complex heart surgeries when no infrastructure existed.
50,000+ Surgeries · 5,00,000+ Patients · 98% Success RateOver 32 years, consistently exceptional outcomes in high-volume cardiac surgery — including critically ill patients with severely reduced ejection fraction whom others declined.
Introduced BIMA Grafting in the RegionEnhanced CABG outcomes, especially in younger patients, with reduced re-intervention rates.
Pioneered SVR & IMVR — Surgical Alternatives to TransplantLife-saving options for heart failure patients who could not undergo heart transplant.
Built Institutions, Not Just a PracticeEstablished heart surgery programs at U.N. Mehta Institute, Rajasthan Hospital, SAL, SGVP and Bhailal Amin — and built hospitals like Sterling and EPIC.
250+ Free Diagnostic CampsConsulted over 1 lakh patients in underserved areas of Gujarat, Rajasthan and MP — bringing specialised care to the doorstep.
Led 50+ Global Trials as Principal InvestigatorContributed to major cardiac innovations including the TRIA valve, Dafodil valve, Inclisiran, Vymada and Evolocumab.
Trained & Mentored 30+ Cardiac SurgeonsMany now lead cardiac departments across India and abroad — a lasting legacy of excellence and ethics.
COVID Leadership at EPICMaintained every cardiac service while converting 50+ ICU beds for COVID care through both waves of the pandemic.
Patient-First, Ethical Care PhilosophyWaived fees for needy patients and remains equally accessible to dignitaries and common citizens alike.