Dr. Chandrashekhar Kulkarni is a highly experienced Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon with over 24 years of expertise in heart and lung transplant surgery, advanced cardiac operations, and minimally invasive cardiac procedures. He has led transplant and robotic cardiac surgery programs across renowned hospitals and is skilled in complex arterial bypasses, valve surgeries, aortic procedures, and thoracic operations. With extensive international training and multiple gold medals in surgery, he is recognized for delivering innovative, precise, and high-outcome cardiothoracic care.

Educational Qualifications:

• Fellow (Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) – Greenlane Hospital, New Zealand (2006–2008)
• MCh (Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) – KEM Hospital & Medical College, Mumbai (2001–2004)
• MS (General Surgery) – Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (1998–2001)
• DNB (General Surgery) – Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK (2001)
• MBBS – LTM Medical College & Hospital, Mumbai (1992–1998)

Professional Experience:

• Chief Consultant, Cardiothoracic Surgery; Programme Head – Heart & Lung Transplantation, Minimally Invasive & Robotic Cardiac Surgery, Global Hospitals, Mumbai (2019–2024)
• Consultant, Cardiac Surgery – Dr L H Hiranandani Hospital, Mumbai (2019)
• Consultant, Cardiac Surgery – Jehangir Hospital, Pune (2009–2017)

Professional Memberships:

• Indian Association of Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS)
• Membership of The Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS), Edinburgh

Awards:

• Dr P. K. Sen Gold Medal in CTVS – Mumbai University
• Gold Medal for MS General Surgery – Mumbai University
• Gold Medal in Pharmacology – Mumbai University