Dr. Vijay Dikshit

Dr. Vijay Dikshit is a highly regarded Cardiothoracic Surgeon and Cardiac Surgeon based in Hyderabad, with an impressive career spanning over 42 years. He has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards, including the Fie National Award from Dr. Manmohan Singh in 1994 and the Ramakrishna Mission Honored for Dedicated Service to Humanity. Dr. Dikshit has achieved significant milestones, such as being felicitated by Medtronic Inc. USA for performing 5000 Open Heart Surgeries in 2000 and receiving recognition from Apollo Hospitals Chairman Dr. Pratap C Reddy for conducting 10,000 Open Heart Surgeries at Apollo Group. Throughout his illustrious career, Dr. Dikshit has amassed vast experience in various complex procedures and surgeries. He has independently performed over 8000 Open Heart Operations and has been involved in over 6000 Open Heart Operations in association with Dr. Girinath at Apollo Hospitals, Madras, making him one of the most experienced Open Heart Surgeons. Dr. Dikshit's expertise extends to a wide range of specialized areas, including coronary bypass surgeries, mitral valve replacement, thoracoscopic closure of patent ductus arteriosus, and stentless bioprosthetic valve replacement surgery for aortic valve disease. He has also successfully conducted emergency cardiac surgery on infants and children with severe complex congenital heart disease. Having completed his MBBS, MS, and M.Ch from the University of Lucknow, Dr. Dikshit currently practices at Apollo Health City and Apollo Hospitals in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. He is a proud member of the Medical Council of India (MCI) and the Cardiological Society of India (CSI). With his vast knowledge, extensive experience, and exceptional contributions to the field of cardiac surgery, Dr. Vijay Dikshit continues to be a trusted and revered healthcare professional.