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    Dr Vijay Dikshit

    Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery


    43+ Years Experience

    M.B.B.S, MS. (Surgery) M. Ch. (Thoracic Surgery)

    Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad

    English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil

    MON-SAT

    Overview

    Dr. Vijay Dikshit is a highly experienced Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon based in Hyderabad, Telangana, with an impressive 42 years of dedicated service in the medical field. His expertise encompasses a wide array of surgical procedures related to the heart, lungs, and vascular system, making him a vital asset in the realm of cardiothoracic care. Dr. Dikshit holds advanced qualifications, including MS and MCH, which reflect his commitment to excellence and his extensive knowledge in surgical techniques and patient care.

    As a male surgeon, Dr. Dikshit is not only skilled in performing intricate surgeries but also in providing compassionate care to his patients. He is fluent in several languages, including English, Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil, allowing him to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population. This linguistic versatility ensures that he can offer comprehensive consultations and follow-up care to patients from various backgrounds.

    Dr. Dikshit is recognized for his focus on patient-centered treatment approaches, understanding that each patient’s needs are unique. His experience equips him to handle complex cases with confidence and precision, making him a reliable choice for patients seeking specialized cardiothoracic care. Whether it’s routine surgeries or complex interventions, Dr. Vijay Dikshit continues to be a prominent figure in the domain of Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery, dedicated to improving the health and well-being of his patients.

    Experience
    • Residency in Cardio Vascular & Thoracic Surgery, G.M. Associated Hospital, Lucknow
    • A.M.O. Cardiac Surgery, Railway Hospital, Perambur (1981-1982)
    • Lecturer, Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery, K.G. Medical College, Lucknow (1982 – 1984)
    • Consultant, Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon, Apollo Hospitals, Madras (1984 – 1991)
    • Senior Consultant & Coordinator, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad (1991 – Present)
    Special Interests

    Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Open Heart Operations which include:

    • Coronary Bypass Surgeries,
    • Heart Valve Surgeries including, Valve Replacements & Valve Repair  Operations,
    • Correction of Congenital Cardiac Defects,
    • Miscellaneous Cardiac Operations like Cardiac tumors, etc.
    • Mitral Valve Replacement Operation with Complete Chordal Preservation & Artificial Chordal Reconstruction
    • Stentless Bioprosthetic Valve Replacement Surgery
    Doctor Awards
    • FIE National Award in 1994 from Dr.  Manmohan Singh.   
    • Ramakrishna Mission honored him for dedicated service to humanity.   
    • Facilitated by Medtronic Inc.  USA for achieving 5000 Open Heart Surgeries in year 2000.  
    •  Facilitated by Apollo Hospitals Chairman Dr.  Pratap C Reddy for performing 10000 Open Heart surgeries at Apollo Group.   
    • The experience of independently performing over 8000 Open Heart Operations together with the experience of over 6000 Open Heart Operations in association with Dr.  Girinath at Apollo Hospitals, Madras makes one of the largest experiences of Open-Heart Surgery in India1991 1993 performed 362 Consecutive Coronary Bypass.   
    • Surgeries without any mortality or serious complication.  A record performance of that time.   
    • Has the experience of highest member of Mitral Valve Replacement Operation with Complete Chordal Preservation & Artificial Chordal Reconstruction.   
    • This is one of the latest techniques of Mitral Valve surgery.   
    • Presented this work in the Annual Conference of Cardio Vascular and Thoracic Surgery held at Madras in February 2002.   
    • Performed first time in South India, the operation of Thoracoscopic Closure of Patient Ductus Arteriosus, on a six-year-old male child in 1996.   
    • One of the first users and now have the largest experience in using Stentless Bioprosthetic Valve Replacement Surgery for Aortic Valve disease in India.   
    • This is the state-of-the-art Tissue Heart Valve not yet commonly used in India in other Cardiac surgery centres.   
    • Successfully performed the Emergency Cardiac Surgery on a 2 days old infant,  suffering from severe complex Congenital Heart Disease.  The child had 2nd Corrective surgery at the age of 8 months and again of the age of 4 years for complete cardiac correction. 
    Memberships

    Life Member : 

    • Member of Society of Thoracic Surgeon (STS) USA 
    • Member of European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgery (EACTS) 
    • Life Member of Cardiological Society of India (CSI) the largest association of the 
    • Cardiologists and Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons of India. 
    • Life Member of Association of Thoracic and Cardiovascular 
    • Surgeons of India (ATCVS)
    • Past Executive Member of Association of Thoracic and Cardio
    • Vascular Surgeons of India (ATCVS)
    • Past President of Indian Medical Association IMA – ApolloBranch Hyderabad.
    • Life Member of Association of Surgeons of India (ASI) since 1984.
    • Life Member Indian College of Chest Physicians.
    • Life Member Asian Society of Cardio-Vascular Surgery. 
    Research

    The Senning Operation for Correction of Transposition of the Great Arteries
    M.R. Girinath, Ganesh K. Mani, K.N. Reddy, R.K. Kalyan Singh, Vijay Dikshit
    Indian Journal of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery, 1982, Vol. 1, Pg. 71-73.

    Surgical Management of Aneurysm of the Ascending Aorta with Aortic Insufficiency
    Vijay Dikshit, Afroz Faruqi, D.K. Satsangi, J.S.N. Moorthy, M.R. Girinath
    Indian Journal of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery, 1983, Vol. 2, Pg. 39-40.

    Surgical Management of Partial Atrioventricular Canal Defects
    M.R. Girinath, Vijay Dikshit, K. Vardharajan, L.F. Sridhar
    Proceedings of the World Conference on Open Heart Surgery, 1985, Bombay, India, Chapter 17, Pg. 29-90.

    Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery in Indian Patients
    M.R. Girinath, Vijay Dikshit, K. Subramanyam, K. Vardharajan
    Proceedings of the World Conference on Open Heart Surgery, 1985, Bombay, India.

    Surgery for Coronary Artery Disease
    M.R. Girinath, Vijay Dikshit, Bakhtawar Murali Venkatraman
    South India Surgical Clinics, July 1988, Vol. 3, Pg. 215-218.

    Co-author of Chapter in API Textbook of Medicine, V Edition
    Chapter Title: Surgical Aspects of Coronary Artery Disease
    Section: Cardiology, edited by Dr. M.L. Bhatia.

    Dr Vijay Dikshit

    Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery

    43+ Years Experience

    M.B.B.S, MS. (Surgery) M. Ch. (Thoracic Surgery)

    English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil

    MON-SAT

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    Overview

    Dr. Vijay Dikshit is a highly experienced Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon based in Hyderabad, Telangana, with an impressive 42 years of dedicated service in the medical field. His expertise encompasses a wide array of surgical procedures related to the heart, lungs, and vascular system, making him a vital asset in the realm of cardiothoracic care. Dr. Dikshit holds advanced qualifications, including MS and MCH, which reflect his commitment to excellence and his extensive knowledge in surgical techniques and patient care.

    As a male surgeon, Dr. Dikshit is not only skilled in performing intricate surgeries but also in providing compassionate care to his patients. He is fluent in several languages, including English, Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil, allowing him to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population. This linguistic versatility ensures that he can offer comprehensive consultations and follow-up care to patients from various backgrounds.

    Dr. Dikshit is recognized for his focus on patient-centered treatment approaches, understanding that each patient’s needs are unique. His experience equips him to handle complex cases with confidence and precision, making him a reliable choice for patients seeking specialized cardiothoracic care. Whether it’s routine surgeries or complex interventions, Dr. Vijay Dikshit continues to be a prominent figure in the domain of Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery, dedicated to improving the health and well-being of his patients.

    Experience
    • Residency in Cardio Vascular & Thoracic Surgery, G.M. Associated Hospital, Lucknow
    • A.M.O. Cardiac Surgery, Railway Hospital, Perambur (1981-1982)
    • Lecturer, Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery, K.G. Medical College, Lucknow (1982 – 1984)
    • Consultant, Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon, Apollo Hospitals, Madras (1984 – 1991)
    • Senior Consultant & Coordinator, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad (1991 – Present)
    Special Interests

    Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Open Heart Operations which include:

    • Coronary Bypass Surgeries,
    • Heart Valve Surgeries including, Valve Replacements & Valve Repair  Operations,
    • Correction of Congenital Cardiac Defects,
    • Miscellaneous Cardiac Operations like Cardiac tumors, etc.
    • Mitral Valve Replacement Operation with Complete Chordal Preservation & Artificial Chordal Reconstruction
    • Stentless Bioprosthetic Valve Replacement Surgery
    Doctor Awards
    Dr Vijay Dikshit
    • FIE National Award in 1994 from Dr.  Manmohan Singh.   
    • Ramakrishna Mission honored him for dedicated service to humanity.   
    • Facilitated by Medtronic Inc.  USA for achieving 5000 Open Heart Surgeries in year 2000.  
    •  Facilitated by Apollo Hospitals Chairman Dr.  Pratap C Reddy for performing 10000 Open Heart surgeries at Apollo Group.   
    • The experience of independently performing over 8000 Open Heart Operations together with the experience of over 6000 Open Heart Operations in association with Dr.  Girinath at Apollo Hospitals, Madras makes one of the largest experiences of Open-Heart Surgery in India1991 1993 performed 362 Consecutive Coronary Bypass.   
    • Surgeries without any mortality or serious complication.  A record performance of that time.   
    • Has the experience of highest member of Mitral Valve Replacement Operation with Complete Chordal Preservation & Artificial Chordal Reconstruction.   
    • This is one of the latest techniques of Mitral Valve surgery.   
    • Presented this work in the Annual Conference of Cardio Vascular and Thoracic Surgery held at Madras in February 2002.   
    • Performed first time in South India, the operation of Thoracoscopic Closure of Patient Ductus Arteriosus, on a six-year-old male child in 1996.   
    • One of the first users and now have the largest experience in using Stentless Bioprosthetic Valve Replacement Surgery for Aortic Valve disease in India.   
    • This is the state-of-the-art Tissue Heart Valve not yet commonly used in India in other Cardiac surgery centres.   
    • Successfully performed the Emergency Cardiac Surgery on a 2 days old infant,  suffering from severe complex Congenital Heart Disease.  The child had 2nd Corrective surgery at the age of 8 months and again of the age of 4 years for complete cardiac correction. 
    Memberships

    Life Member : 

    • Member of Society of Thoracic Surgeon (STS) USA 
    • Member of European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgery (EACTS) 
    • Life Member of Cardiological Society of India (CSI) the largest association of the 
    • Cardiologists and Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons of India. 
    • Life Member of Association of Thoracic and Cardiovascular 
    • Surgeons of India (ATCVS)
    • Past Executive Member of Association of Thoracic and Cardio
    • Vascular Surgeons of India (ATCVS)
    • Past President of Indian Medical Association IMA – ApolloBranch Hyderabad.
    • Life Member of Association of Surgeons of India (ASI) since 1984.
    • Life Member Indian College of Chest Physicians.
    • Life Member Asian Society of Cardio-Vascular Surgery. 
    Research

    The Senning Operation for Correction of Transposition of the Great Arteries
    M.R. Girinath, Ganesh K. Mani, K.N. Reddy, R.K. Kalyan Singh, Vijay Dikshit
    Indian Journal of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery, 1982, Vol. 1, Pg. 71-73.

    Surgical Management of Aneurysm of the Ascending Aorta with Aortic Insufficiency
    Vijay Dikshit, Afroz Faruqi, D.K. Satsangi, J.S.N. Moorthy, M.R. Girinath
    Indian Journal of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery, 1983, Vol. 2, Pg. 39-40.

    Surgical Management of Partial Atrioventricular Canal Defects
    M.R. Girinath, Vijay Dikshit, K. Vardharajan, L.F. Sridhar
    Proceedings of the World Conference on Open Heart Surgery, 1985, Bombay, India, Chapter 17, Pg. 29-90.

    Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery in Indian Patients
    M.R. Girinath, Vijay Dikshit, K. Subramanyam, K. Vardharajan
    Proceedings of the World Conference on Open Heart Surgery, 1985, Bombay, India.

    Surgery for Coronary Artery Disease
    M.R. Girinath, Vijay Dikshit, Bakhtawar Murali Venkatraman
    South India Surgical Clinics, July 1988, Vol. 3, Pg. 215-218.

    Co-author of Chapter in API Textbook of Medicine, V Edition
    Chapter Title: Surgical Aspects of Coronary Artery Disease
    Section: Cardiology, edited by Dr. M.L. Bhatia.

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