Director- Cardiac Surgery
Cardiac Sciences, Cardiac Surgery (CTVS)
Works at: Max Hospital Patpadganj, New Delhi
Experience : 15+years
Dr. Vaibhav Mishra is a highly experienced cardiac surgeon with over 15 years of expertise in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (CTVS).
He is currently working as senior director – CTVS at Max Healthcare.
He is widely recognized for his proficiency in minimally invasive cardiac surgery, aortic root surgery, and total arterial beating heart bypass.
Dr. Vaibhav Mishra has built an exceptional career in cardiac surgery across leading hospitals in India, New Zealand, and Australia.
His international training and clinical expertise make him one of the most trusted CTVS specialists in India.
Dr. Vaibhav Mishra is currently practicing at Max Healthcare as Senior Director – CTVS
He has worked as Director & Head of CTVS at Fortis Hospital, Noida from March 2015 to March 2021.
He completed his Advanced Fellowship in Adult Cardiothoracic Surgery at The Royal Melbourne Hospital & Melbourne Private Hospital, University of Melbourne (February 2013 – February 2015).
He also served as an Honorary Clinical Lecturer in the Department of Cardiac Surgery at Otago University, Wellington, New Zealand (February 2011 – January 2013), and as a Senior Fellow in Adult Cardiothoracic Surgery at Wellington Regional Hospital, Capital & Coast District Health Board, New Zealand (January 2010 – February 2013).
Dr. Vaibhav Mishra specializes in advanced cardiac surgical procedures, including:
Total Arterial Beating Heart Bypass
Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
Aortic Root Surgery and Arch Surgery
Valve Repair and Replacement
Dr. Vaibhav Mishra holds the following academic qualifications in cardiac surgery:
M.Ch (Cardiothoracic Surgery) – Grant Medical College & Sir J.J. Hospital, Mumbai (2009)
M.S. (Surgery) – G.R. Medical College, Gwalior (2004)
M.B.B.S. – NSCB Medical College, Jabalpur (2001)
Professional Memberships
Dr. Mishra is an active member of several prestigious cardiac surgery associations:
European Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons (EACTS)
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS)
Indian Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS)
Dr. Vaibhav Mishra is a highly experienced Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon (CTVS) currently serving as Senior Director – CTVS at Max Healthcare. He is internationally trained and widely recognized as one of India’s most trusted cardiac surgery specialists, with experience spanning India, New Zealand, and Australia.
Dr. Vaibhav Mishra is currently practicing at Max Healthcare (Patparganj) as Senior Director – CTVS. He can be consulted at this facility for all cardiac and thoracic surgical needs.
Dr. Mishra specializes in
• Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
• Aortic Root Surgery
• Total Arterial Beating Heart Bypass (Off-pump CABG)
• Adult Cardiothoracic Surgery
These specializations reflect both his Indian and international clinical training at some of the world’s leading cardiac centers.
Dr. Mishra has built an exceptional career across leading hospitals in India, New Zealand, and Australia
• Senior Director – CTVS, Max Healthcare (Current)
• Director & Head of CTVS, Fortis Hospital, Noida (March 2015 – March 2021)
• Advanced Fellow in Adult Cardiothoracic Surgery, Royal Melbourne Hospital & Melbourne Private Hospital, University of Melbourne, Australia (February 2013 – February 2015)
• Senior Fellow in Adult Cardiothoracic Surgery, Wellington Regional Hospital, New Zealand (January 2010 – February 2013)
• Honorary Clinical Lecturer, Department of Cardiac Surgery, Otago University, Wellington, New Zealand (February 2011 – January 2013)
Dr. Mishra completed his Advanced Fellowship in Adult Cardiothoracic Surgery at The Royal Melbourne Hospital & Melbourne Private Hospital, affiliated with the University of Melbourne, Australia (2013–2015). Prior to this, he trained and worked as a Senior Fellow at Wellington Regional Hospital, Capital & Coast District Health Board, New Zealand (2010–2013), and simultaneously served as an Honorary Clinical Lecturer at Otago University in Wellington.
Dr. Vaibhav Mishra has over 15 years of experience in adult cardiothoracic surgery. His career spans senior clinical and leadership roles in New Zealand (2010–2013), Australia (2013–2015), and India (2015–present), giving him a broad and internationally diverse expertise in cardiac surgery.
Minimally invasive cardiac surgery involves performing heart procedures through small incisions rather than a full open-chest approach. It typically results in less pain, faster recovery, reduced hospital stay, and lower risk of complications. Dr. Mishra is widely recognized for his proficiency in this techniue, making him a preferred choice for patients seeking advanced cardiac care with minimal trauma.
Total Arterial Beating Heart Bypass (also known as off-pump CABG using exclusively arterial grafts) is an advanced form of coronary artery bypass grafting performed on a beating heart without the use of a heart-lung machine. Using only arterial conduits leads to better long-term outcomes. Dr. Vaibhav Mishra is specifically recognized for his expertise in this techniue.
Yes. Dr. Mishra served as Director & Head of CTVS at Fortis Hospital, Noida from March 2015 to March 2021, heading the entire cardiothoracic and vascular surgery department. He currently holds the role of Senior Director – CTVS at Max Healthcare, one of India’s leading hospital chains.
Appointments with Dr. Vaibhav Mishra can be booked through filling this form or by contacting us directly. You may also visit the hospital’s outpatient department (OPD) to schedule a consultation in person.
Yes. Dr. Mishra’s training at world-class institutions in Australia and New Zealand, combined with over 15 years of clinical practice in India, euips him to handle complex and high-risk cardiac cases including aortic root pathologies, re-do surgeries, and off-pump coronary revascularization. Patients with complex conditions are strongly encouraged to seek his consultation.
Several factors distinguish Dr. Mishra
• International training at top-ranked hospitals in New Zealand and Australia
• Academic contribution as an Honorary Clinical Lecturer at Otago University
• Expertise in advanced techniues like minimally invasive surgery and off-pump CABG
• Over 15 years of surgical leadership in India’s premier hospitals
• A patient-centered approach backed by global clinical exposure
