Cardiac Surgeon
Chairman, Manipal Institute of Cardiac Sciences
Works at: Manipal
New Delhi
Experience : 30+ Years
performed more than 19,000 Surgeries
Dr. Yugal Kishore Mishra is a renowned cardio surgeon. Currently, working as chief of clinical services and head of cardiac sciences at Manipal Hospitals. For more than 30 years, he has built a remarkable career in cardiovascular and thoracic Surgery.
He is a highly acclaimed for his clinical excellency in minimally invasive and robotic cardiac surgeries, and has performed 19,000+ open-heart surgeries
Dr. Mishra has worked extensively at the forefront in advancing of minimally invasive cardiac surgery, and he is the founder of the robotic cardiac surgery program at Manipal Hospital.
His contributions in advanced cardiac surgery have significantly improved patient outcomes. Specifically, in reducing recovery periods and less postoperative pain.
His expertise spans a wide range of complex heart procedures, including correction of Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF), Transposition of the Great Arteries (TGA), and repair of Tricuspid Atresia, among many other surgeries.
He is able to perform surgeries for ascending aortic aneurysms and dissections, apart from doing heart transplants and ventricular assist device implantation.
Dr Mishra’s academic qualifications have led him through some of the most prestigious institutions across the world, including United States, Netherlands, France, and Sweden. This exposure over such a vast span helped him gain deep expertise worldwide in cardiac care protocols, which he integrates into his practice at his home institution in India.
He has presented many research papers, showcasing his expertise and advancements in cardiac surgery to the global medical fraternity. Also, his work is widely featured at national and international seminars and conferences.
He has chaired scientific sessions and delivered expert lectures, contributing to the advancement of cardiovascular surgery.
Dr YK Mishra is known for his unmatched expertise and compassionate approach, and also combines clinical excellence with innovation, like ensuring superior surgical outcomes.
He has transformed the lives of many patients through his advanced cardiac interventions, patient-centric approach and dedication towards the patients that set new benchmarks in cardiovascular care.
Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
Robotic Cardiac Surgery
Redo Valve and Coronary Surgeries
Surgery of ascending aortic aneurysms and dissections
CABG in patients with poor ventricular function
Valve repair and replacement
Surgery for heart failure including heart transplantation & ventricular assist devices
Total Arterial Coronary Bypass
Carotid Angioplasty And Stenting
Coronary Angioplasty / Bypass Surgery
TAVI
TAVR
Aortic surgery including aortic aneurysm and aortic dissection with open surgical and endovascular stenting
Medical College Rewa, (M.P.) India, 1984
Ph.D (Cardiovascular Surgery), Bakulev Institute of Cardio-vascular Surgery, Moscow, Russia, 1991
Rashtriya Ratan Award by International Study Circle-2005.
Lifetime Achievement Award by World Congress on Clinical and Preventive Cardiology (WCCPC) conferred by Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam – 2006.
Honoris Causa Doctorate (Doctor of Science) conferred by the Governor of Madhya Pradesh and Chancellor of Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya.
Principal Investigator: Mitral Valve Repair with Coapsis annuloplasty on beating hear.
Principal Investigator: Coronary Study (CABG on Pump and off the pump.
President, Indian Association of Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgeons of India.
President, Society of Minimally Invasive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons of India.
Council Member, Association of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons of Asia.
Executive Committee Member, Society for Heart Failure and Transplantation.
Member, European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery.
Member, International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery.
Member, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
Member, Asian Society for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery.
Founder, Indian College of Cardiology.
Fellow Association of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons of India.
Life Member, Cardiological Society of India.
Fellow (Cardiovascular Surgery), Thoracic Centre, University Hospital Uppsala, Sweden.
Fellow, Association of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons of India.
Yugal Kishore Mishra led an e-OPD and teleconsultation initiative in Cardiology at Manipal Hospitals Dwarka, which received significant media coverage.
He has authored articles on minimally invasive and robotic cardiac surgery in Express Healthcare and on robotics transforming healthcare in ET Healthworld.
He has shared expert opinions in The Times of India and Navbharat Times, emphasizing the importance of timely management of cardiac diseases and preventive care.
He has contributed insights on diverse topics, including protein supplement overuse, air pollution, and cardiovascular risk, across leading platforms such as Dainik Jagran, Asian Age, and Daily Guardian.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, he provided critical guidance on cardiac risk, vaccination, and patient safety through CNN-News18 and Aaj Tak, among others.
He has addressed key public health concerns such as heart disease in younger populations, women’s cardiac health, and climate-related health risks, with features in The Week and ET Healthworld.
His work continues to shape awareness on advanced cardiac procedures, including TAVR, SAVR, and heart transplantation, while contributing to global discussions in cardiovascular care.
Chairman & Head - Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon
Cardiac surgery, Robotic surgery
