Dr. Udgeath Dhir
About the Doctor
Dr Udgeath Dhir is a heart, chest and blood vessel surgeon with more than 18 years of experience. At FMRI (Fortis Memorial Research Institute), Gurugram, India, he is Principal Director – Cardio Thoracic Vascular Surgery. His Fortis profile says he has done over 10,000 complex heart procedures. It notes his work in keyhole heart surgery.
He does all adult heart surgery, with a special interest in bypass using only arteries. He also does keyhole valve, bypass and birth-defect heart surgery. Other areas are surgery for heart failure, ventricular assist devices (pumps that support a weak heart) and heart transplants. He also does surgery for heart rhythm problems.
He trained in mitral valve repair for rheumatic heart disease at the Central Chest Institute, Bangkok. He has also trained in TAVI (valve replacement through a thin tube). Earlier, he worked at Escorts Heart Institute & Research Centre in New Delhi. Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram, then employed him as Senior Consultant – CTVS. His memberships are ISMICS, EACTS and STS.
Medwell can book a consultation with Dr Dhir for you. We give you a free quote, book your appointment and arrange your visa letter, flights and hotel. We reply within 24 hours and keep your details private. He decides if a treatment suits you after reading your reports.
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Areas of Specialisation
- Total Arterial Bypass Surgery
Coronary bypass using arterial grafts. - Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
Smaller-incision valve, coronary and congenital heart surgery. - Mitral Valve Repair
Including repair of rheumatic mitral valve disease. - Heart Failure Surgery and VADs
Surgery for heart failure, including ventricular assist devices. - Heart Transplant
Cardiac transplantation. - Arrhythmia Surgery
Surgical treatment of heart rhythm disorders.
Qualifications
- MBBS
- MS
- MCh (Cardiac Surgery)
- Training in Rheumatic Mitral Valve Repair
Central Chest Institute, Bangkok - TAVI Training
Work Experience
- Principal Director – Cardio Thoracic Vascular Surgery
Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram - Senior Consultant – CTVS
Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram - Previously associated
Escorts Heart Institute & Research Centre, New Delhi
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Dr Udgeath Dhir?
Dr Udgeath Dhir is a cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon and Principal Director – Cardio Thoracic Vascular Surgery at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram, India. He has 18+ years of experience and has performed 10,000+ complex cardiac procedures, with recognition for minimally invasive cardiac surgery.
Does Dr Udgeath Dhir perform minimally invasive heart surgery?
Yes, Dr Udgeath Dhir performs minimally invasive valve, coronary and congenital heart surgery at FMRI, Gurugram, and is recognised for excellence in this field. Whether a minimally invasive approach suits a patient is decided after he reviews the echocardiogram, angiogram and other reports.
Is Dr Udgeath Dhir involved in heart transplants?
Yes, heart transplant and ventricular assist devices are among Dr Udgeath Dhir's special interests, together with heart failure surgery. He is part of the heart transplant service at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram, and assesses each patient's suitability after reviewing their reports.
What languages does Dr Udgeath Dhir speak?
Dr Udgeath Dhir 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 the consultation, test results and treatment plan are explained clearly. Simply tell the Medwell team your preferred language when you share your medical reports.
How do I book an appointment with Dr Udgeath Dhir from abroad?
International patients can book a consultation with Dr Udgeath Dhir at Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI), Gurugram through Medwell. Share your medical reports and Medwell replies within 24 hours with a free, no-obligation personalised quote, books the hospital appointment and helps with the visa invitation letter, flights, a hotel near the hospital and airport pickup. Dr Dhir confirms whether a treatment is suitable after reviewing your reports.