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CVTS Department

Grant Government Medical College & Sir J. J. Group of Hospitals

Medical Professionals

FREE State-of-the-Art Cardiac Surgery to All

A Renowned State Government Institute offering FREE Comprehensive Cardiovascular Care under various government schemes. Advanced cardiac procedures at zero cost to patients.

64+
Years of Excellence
500+
Surgeries Annually
4
Lifetime Achievement Awards
24/7
Emergency Care
Medical Professionals in Surgery
50
Bed Capacity

About Our Department

The Department of Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery (CVTS) at JJ Hospital stands as a beacon of hope for cardiac patients, offering world-class cardiac surgical services completely FREE of cost under various government healthcare schemes.

Free State-of-the-Art Healthcare

As a prestigious state government institute, we are committed to providing FREE comprehensive cardiovascular care to all patients, regardless of their economic background. Every cardiac surgery, from routine to complex, is performed at absolutely no cost to the patient.

Beyond the operating room, our department fosters a holistic ecosystem that supports patients at every stage of their journey. From initial diagnostic evaluations using non-invasive echocardiography and stress testing to post-operative rehabilitation programs tailored for urban lifestyles, we prioritize seamless continuity of care. Our multidisciplinary teams, including cardiologists, anesthesiologists, and nutritionists, collaborate to address not just the heart but the whole person—managing comorbidities like diabetes or hypertension that often accompany cardiac issues.

Our FREE Services Include:

  • ✅ FREE Cardiac Surgery (CABG, Valve Replacement, etc.)
  • ✅ FREE Pre-operative Investigations & Consultations
  • ✅ FREE Post-operative Care & Follow-ups
  • ✅ FREE Medicines During Hospital Stay
  • ✅ FREE Emergency Cardiac Services
  • ✅ FREE OPD Consultations

Our Legacy

Established in 1961 as Thoracic Surgery Department
First M.S seat in 1971 under Bombay University
First student: Dr Ashok Cherian
Third unit established in 1981 under Dr K R Shetty

We specialize in a wide spectrum of complex adult and pediatric surgeries, encompassing cardiac, thoracic, vascular, minimally invasive, and hybrid procedures. Our surgical expertise continuously evolves to meet and exceed international standards.

Current Statistics

64+
Years of Excellence
50
Bed Strength
8
CCU Beds
2
Functional Units

Major Milestones & Achievements

1964

First Complex Pericardial Resection under Cardiopulmonary Bypass

1971

First M.S Thoracic Surgery seat under Bombay University

1981

Third unit started under Dr K R Shetty, recognition of three seats for Post graduate training

1998

First Open Heart Surgery under Jeevandayee Yojna by Dr K.N Bhosale

2012

First Open Heart Surgery under RGS/Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Jan Arogya Yojana by Dr A.R Bhiwapurkar

2013

Started First BPMT Perfusion Technology course

Distinguished Heads of Department

Dr Bilimoria
Dr M.P Mehta
Dr Nimish Shah
Dr Vinod Mehta
Dr K.R Shetty
Dr S.A Potwar
Dr K.N Bhosale
Dr M.M Joshi
Dr A.R Bhiwapurkar (Current HOD)

Lifetime Achievement Awards

Dr M.P Mehta
Dr Nimish Shah
Dr K.R Shetty
Dr K.N Bhosale

These distinguished surgeons have made exceptional contributions to the field of cardiovascular and thoracic surgery at JJ Hospital, pioneering various surgical techniques and training generations of cardiac surgeons.

Comprehensive Medical Services

Our department is equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure and the latest medical technology, all made available to patients FREE of cost. We perform a comprehensive range of cardiac procedures with zero financial burden on patients.

CARDIAC SURGERIES

Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG)

  • Beating Heart CABG (OPCABG)
  • On Pump CABG
  • Minimally Invasive CABG
  • Hybrid Surgeries
  • Off Pump Anaortic Total Arterial
  • Composite LIMA-RIMA Y graft

Valve Surgeries

  • Mitral valve repair/replacements
  • Aortic valve repair/replacements
  • Double valve replacement
  • Triple valve replacement
  • Tricuspid valve repair/replacement
  • Re-do valve replacements
  • Valve replacement with CABG

Other Cardiac Procedures

  • Cardiac tumors/myxomas
  • Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
  • Pericardiectomy
  • Pericardial window
  • Permanent pacemaker insertion
  • Arrhythmia surgery

Pediatric Cardiac Surgeries

  • TAPVC/TOF/DORV
  • ASD/VSD/PAPVC
  • Modified BT shunts
  • Central shunts
  • Coarctation surgeries
  • PDA ligation

Aortic & Emergency Surgeries

  • Bentall/Davids procedures
  • Type A Dissections
  • Aortic Arch replacements
  • Post MI complications
  • Failed device surgery

Future Services

  • ECMO (Coming Soon)
  • Heart Lung Transplantation (Coming Soon)

VASCULAR SURGERIES

Routine & Emergency Procedures

  • All Vascular surgeries routine and emergencies
  • Embolectomy and interposition grafting
  • Vascular repair procedures
  • Dialysis access - AV fistula

Specialized Procedures

  • Carotid endarterectomies
  • Carotid body tumor surgery
  • Cervical rib surgery
  • Vascular malformation treatment

THORACIC SURGERIES

Lung Procedures

  • Lung decortications
  • Lobectomies
  • Pneumonectomies
  • Lung cysts/bullae/abscess
  • Fungal ball removal

Chest Wall & Mediastinal

  • Chest wall tumors
  • Mediastinal tumors
  • Intra-thoracic tumors
  • Myasthenia gravis - thymectomy
  • Rib fixation

Emergency & Diagnostic

  • Emergency thoracic surgeries
  • Trauma/gunshot injuries
  • Stab injury treatment
  • Bronchoscopy with biopsy
  • CT guided biopsy

SURGICAL ASSISTANCE TO OTHER DEPARTMENTS

Cardiology Department

  • • TAVI procedures
  • • TEVAR procedures
  • • Complex interventions

Neurosurgery Department

  • • Vascular anastomosis
  • • Complex procedures

General Surgery

  • • Vascular anastomosis for renal transplants
  • • Complex vascular procedures

ENT Department

  • • Complex procedures
  • • Vascular assistance

Gynaecology Department

  • • Vascular procedures
  • • Complex surgeries

Interventional Radiology

  • • Vascular access for procedures
  • • Complex interventions

Outpatient Department

Outpatient services are provided twice a week in OPD 35 with comprehensive cardiac care consultations for Free of Cost.

OPD Schedule

Tuesday

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Dr. A. R. Bhiwapurkar

Head of Department

Friday

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Dr. S. W. Nagre

Senior Consultant

Location

OPD, Room No. 35, 2nd Floor

JJ Hospital, Byculla, Mumbai

Patient Protocol

1

Initial medical optimization and thorough investigation

2

Surgery scheduling based on assessment

3

Post-operative care in Cardiac ICU

4

Transition to Step-down unit, then regular Ward

5

Discharge with regular follow-up instructions

Common Diagnostic Tests

Routine Tests

  • Routine blood tests
  • Chest X-ray
  • 2D echocardiography

Specialized Tests

  • Bilateral lower limb Doppler
  • Carotid Doppler
  • Pulmonary function tests

Note: Additional specific tests will be performed as per individual diagnosis and requirements.

Our Expert Team

Meet our highly qualified cardiovascular and thoracic surgeons dedicated to providing exceptional patient care

Professor & Head of Department

Dr. Ashish Bhiwapurkar

Professor & Head of Department, CVTS

Qualifications

MBBS MS (General Surgery) MCh (CVTS)

Registration Details

Registration No: 76047

Medical Council Registration

OPD Details

Tuesday OPD: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Leadership

Professor & Head of Department

Leading CVTS Department with excellence

Faculty Members

Dr. Manoj Muralidhar Joshi

Professor

Qualifications
MBBS MS MCh (CVTS)
Registration No.
70204
Current Role

Senior faculty member specializing in cardiac surgery procedures

Dr. Suraj Wasudeo Nagre

Associate Professor & Unit Head and Minimal Invasive Cardiac Surgery Expert

Qualifications
MBBS MS MCh (CVTS) DNB (CVTS)
Registration No.
2003/02/0615
OPD Timmings

Friday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Dr. Amrin Mohammad Ajubuddin Sheikh

Assistant Professor

Qualifications
MBBS MS MCh (CVTS)
Registration No.
2020/02/0563
Specialization

Cardiac & Thoracic surgical procedures

Dr. Shruti Sudhir Dube

Assistant Professor

Qualifications
MBBS MS MCh (CVTS)
Registration No.
2006/03/1453
Role

Faculty member in cardiovascular surgery

Dr. Uday Ravikumar Nayanar

Assistant Professor

Qualifications
MBBS MS MCh (CVTS)
Registration No.
2024/09/8018
Status
Recently Joined

Senior Residents (MCh Students)

Dr. Akshay Kumar Verma

MCh Senior Resident

Currently pursuing MCh in CVTS

Dr. Tanmay Pande

MCh Senior Resident

Currently pursuing MCh in CVTS

Dr. Jyoti Ranjan Dash

MCh Senior Resident

Currently pursuing MCh in CVTS

Dr. Roota Sukharam

MCh Senior Resident

Currently pursuing MCh in CVTS

Dr. HEMANTH SAI VENKATA CHALAM RAMBHA

MCh Senior Resident

Currently pursuing MCh in CVTS

Dr. RAGHAVENDRA Y H

MCh Senior Resident

Currently pursuing MCh in CVTS

Dr. SAKSHI ASHOK RAMNANI

MCh Senior Resident

Currently pursuing MCh in CVTS

Our Medical Team

Our multidisciplinary team includes experienced cardiac surgeons, thoracic surgeons, anesthesiologists, perfusionists, and specialized nursing staff working together to provide comprehensive cardiac care.

8
Faculty Members
50+
Support Staff
200+
Years Combined Experience
4
MCh Residents
Medical team at JJ Hospital

Academic Programs

For over five decades, our department has been a leading institution for training students in MCh CVTS and BPMT Perfusion courses.

Courses Offered

MCh CVTS

3 years
Intake: 3 students/year

Master of Chirurgiae in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery - A comprehensive 3-year program covering all aspects of cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgery.

Course Content:
  • Advanced cardiac surgical techniques
  • Thoracic surgery procedures
  • Vascular surgery methods
  • Pediatric cardiac surgery
  • Research methodology
Cardiac Surgery Thoracic Surgery Vascular Surgery Pediatric Cardiac

BPMT Perfusion

3 years
Intake: 5 students/year
Started in: 2013

Bachelor of Perfusion and Medical Technology - First BPMT course in the region, training students in perfusion technology for cardiac surgeries.

Course Content:
  • Heart-lung machine operation
  • Perfusion physiology
  • Extracorporeal circulation
  • ECMO techniques
  • Clinical applications
Perfusion Technology ECMO Heart-Lung Machine

Academic Activities

Seminars
Presentations
Journal Club
Bed Side Clinics
Workshops
CMEs
Death Audit

Training Excellence

52+

Years of Training

Since first MS seat in 1971

3

MCh Seats

Annual intake capacity

5

BPMT Seats

First in region since 2013

100+

Alumni

Trained specialists worldwide



Academic Milestones

1971

First M.S Thoracic Surgery seat under Bombay University

1981

Recognition of three seats for Post graduate training

2013

Started First BPMT Perfusion Technology course in the region

Training Facilities

Ultramodern Operation Theatres

State-of-the-art modular OTs with latest surgical equipment

CCU & ICU Units

8 CCU beds with advanced monitoring systems

Academic Library

Extensive collection of medical literature and journals

Research Laboratory

Dedicated facility for clinical research and studies

Admission Information

MCh CVTS Eligibility

  • • MS (General Surgery) degree
  • • Valid NEET-SS score
  • • Medical Council registration
  • • Clinical experience preferred

BPMT Eligibility

  • • 12th standard with PCB
  • • NEET UG score
  • • Age limit: 17-25 years
  • • Medical fitness certificate

Application Process: All admissions are conducted through centralized counseling as per government guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our cardiac procedures and treatments

Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG) is a major surgical procedure where blockages in the coronary arteries are bypassed using suitable grafts, thereby restoring blood flow to the heart muscle (myocardium).

Minimally Invasive Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (MICS CABG) is a surgical technique that utilizes smaller incisions, typically between the ribs, instead of the traditional open-heart approach that involves cutting the breastbone. This method may offer benefits such as faster recovery, reduced pain, and smaller scars.

Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass (OPCAB) surgery, also known as "Beating Heart Surgery," is performed on a beating heart without the need for a heart-lung machine. Traditional CABG involves stopping the heart and using a heart-lung machine to oxygenate and circulate blood to the body.

Valve replacement surgery involves replacing a diseased heart valve with either a mechanical or a biological (tissue) prosthesis. These surgeries can be for a single, double, or triple valve. Mechanical valves are long-lasting but require lifelong anticoagulation, while biological valves generally do not require lifelong blood thinners but may need replacement after a certain period.

Blood thinners (anticoagulants) like warfarin or Nicoumalone (Acitrom) are prescribed to prevent blood clot formation. They are particularly important for patients with mechanical prosthetic valves to prevent clots. These patients typically require lifelong anticoagulation and regular monitoring of their INR (International Normalized Ratio).

VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery) is a minimally invasive surgical technique used to diagnose and treat various conditions within the chest cavity. Surgeons use small incisions to insert a thoracoscope (a thin tube with a camera) and specialized instruments, avoiding large cuts.

An Arteriovenous (AV) fistula surgery creates a connection between an artery and a vein, usually in the arm. This procedure increases blood flow to the vein, making it stronger and more suitable for repeated needle access required for hemodialysis in patients with kidney failure.

Congenital heart defects are structural problems of the heart that are present at birth. These can include holes in the heart (ASD, VSD), valve problems, or complex conditions like Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF). Our department specializes in both pediatric and adult congenital heart surgery.

Contact Us

Get in touch with our department for appointments, consultations, or any medical inquiries.

Department Information

Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

Grant Government Medical College & Sir J. J. Group of Hospitals

Byculla, Mumbai

Phone Numbers

Main: 022-2373 55 55 Ext. 2345,2221
Direct: 2223222221
Extension: 2221

Email Contact

cvtsgmcjjh@gmail.com

OPD Timings

Tuesday & Friday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Services: Cardiac, Thoracic & Vascular Diseases
Mumbai cityscape

Location & Address

Grant Government Medical College & Sir J. J. Group of Hospitals

OPD, Ward No.35, 2nd Floor, Byculla, Mumbai

Maharashtra, India

Emergency Services

24/7 Emergency Care Available

For cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgical emergencies, call our direct number immediately.

Health Camps

We actively organize cardiac, vascular, and thoracic health camps throughout the state, providing both OPD consultations and operative care to communities in need.

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