Dr. Shiv Kumar Choudhary
About the Doctor
Dr. Shiv Kumar Choudhary is a heart, chest and blood vessel surgeon with more than 33 years of experience. He works at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute on Okhla Road, New Delhi, India. His title there is Executive Director – Cardio Thoracic Vascular Surgery. He also directs the hospital's Aorta Centre.
His main work is surgery on the aorta, the body's largest artery. Fortis calls him one of India's most reputed aortic surgeons. He works in adult heart, chest and blood vessel surgery (CTVS) within Fortis Cardiac Sciences. He has written patient guides for Fortis on aortic aneurysm (a bulging aorta). He has also written about CABG, or heart bypass surgery.
He used to be Professor & Head of CTVS at AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences), New Delhi. Fortis says he made AIIMS a national centre of excellence for aortic treatment. All three of his degrees are from AIIMS, Delhi. These are MBBS, MS (CTVS) and MCh (CTVS).
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Areas of Specialisation
- Aortic Surgery
Operations on the aorta, including aortic aneurysm repair. - Adult Cardiac Surgery
Heart surgery for adults within adult CTVS. - Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
Bypass surgery for blocked heart arteries. - Vascular Surgery
Surgery on major blood vessels.
Qualifications
- MBBS
- MS (CTVS)
- MCh (CTVS)
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi
Work Experience
- Executive Director – Cardio Thoracic Vascular Surgery
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla Road, New Delhi • Present - Director – Aorta Centre
Fortis Escorts, Okhla Road, New Delhi • Present - Professor & Head – Department of CTVS
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Dr. Shiv Kumar Choudhary?
Dr. Shiv Kumar Choudhary is Executive Director – Cardio Thoracic Vascular Surgery at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi, India, with more than 33 years of experience in heart surgery. He is a former Professor & Head of CTVS at AIIMS, New Delhi, and Director of the Aorta Centre at Fortis Escorts.
Does Dr. Shiv Kumar Choudhary operate on aortic aneurysms?
Yes. Aortic surgery is the main area of expertise of Dr. Shiv Kumar Choudhary, and he leads the Aorta Centre at Fortis Escorts, Okhla Road, New Delhi. Whether an aneurysm needs surgery, and which type, is decided after the surgeon reviews CT scans and your overall health.
Where does Dr. Shiv Kumar Choudhary practise?
Dr. Shiv Kumar Choudhary practises at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla Road, New Delhi, India, in the adult cardiothoracic and vascular surgery department. International patients can arrange a consultation through Medwell, which also helps with the visa invitation letter and a hotel near the hospital.
What languages does Dr. Shiv Kumar Choudhary speak?
Dr. Shiv Kumar Choudhary consults in English and Hindi. Patients who prefer another language, such as Arabic, French, Russian, Swahili, Bengali or Uzbek, can request an interpreter through Medwell when booking, so that reports, questions and the treatment plan are clearly understood during the consultation at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute.
How can international patients book a consultation with Dr. Shiv Kumar Choudhary?
International patients can book a consultation with Dr. Shiv Kumar Choudhary at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi, through Medwell. Share your medical reports and Medwell sends a free, no-obligation personalised quote, usually within 24 hours. Medwell then books the hospital appointment and helps with the visa invitation letter, flights, a hotel near the hospital and airport pickup coordination.