Overview

Senior Heart Specialist & Cardiac Surgeon in Mumbai

Dr. Pavan Kumar is a senior heart specialist and cardiac surgeon practising in Mumbai for more than three decades. He heads the Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Ex - Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai, and has performed a high volume of cardiac surgeries, including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), beating heart surgery, and heart valve replacement.

His practice is known for taking on complex and high-risk cases — patients with diffuse coronary artery disease, poor ejection fraction (weak heart pumping), previous bypass surgery needing a redo, and elderly patients above 75 — where surgical experience and judgment make a decisive difference.

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Cardiologist vs Cardiac Surgeon

What Does a Heart Specialist Do? Cardiologist vs Cardiac Surgeon

Many patients searching for a "heart specialist" are unsure whom to consult. In simple terms:

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A Cardiologist

Diagnoses and manages heart disease with medicines, angiography, angioplasty, and stents.

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A Cardiac Surgeon

Performs operations on the heart — bypass surgery, valve repair or replacement, and surgery for structural heart problems.

If your cardiologist has advised bypass surgery, valve surgery, or an operation for a complex heart condition, the next step is a consultation with an experienced cardiac surgeon. Dr. Pavan Kumar works closely with referring cardiologists across Mumbai and India, and also offers online second opinions for patients advised heart surgery.

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Conditions treated

Heart Conditions Treated

  • Coronary artery disease (blocked arteries)
  • Multi-vessel and diffuse coronary artery disease
  • Heart valve disease (mitral, aortic, double valve)
  • Heart failure with correctable surgical causes
  • Left ventricular (LV) aneurysm
  • Atrial fibrillation requiring MAZE procedure
  • Aortic root aneurysm
  • Heart tumours (myxoma, mediastinal/thymus masses)
  • Congenital defects such as ASD
  • Rare conditions: myocardial bridge, RSOV aneurysm, ALCAPA, constrictive pericarditis
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Surgical expertise

Areas of Surgical Expertise

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Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG)

Includes total arterial bypass grafting for better long-term graft outcomes, and beating heart (off-pump) surgery.

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Minimally Invasive CABG

Smaller incisions, faster recovery in suitable patients.

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Heart Valve Surgery

Mitral valve replacement, aortic valve replacement, double valve replacement, valve repair, and complex/redo valve surgery.

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High-Risk & Complex Surgery

CABG in poor ejection fraction hearts, coronary endarterectomy, redo CABG, LV aneurysmectomy, combined procedures, and surgery in patients above 75.

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Why choose us

Why Patients Choose This Practice

  • Three decades of surgical experience across a very high volume of cardiac operations.
  • A record of accepting complex and previously declined cases — structured for optimal clinical safety and outcomes.
  • Pioneer of MECC (minimal extracorporeal circulation) in India.
  • Academic contribution: 60+ papers presented/published in national and international journals; teaching and workshops for young surgeons.
  • Founder of Mumbai's first Cardiac Help Line.
  • Free online second opinion for patients advised heart surgery.
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Cost guidance

Heart Surgery Cost in Mumbai — What to Expect

The cost of heart surgery in India varies with the procedure (bypass, valve replacement, combined surgery), the hospital category, room class, insurance coverage, and the patient's overall condition. Rather than relying on generic price lists, share your reports for a free online consultation and receive procedure-specific guidance, including what your health insurance may cover.

Send Reports for Cost Estimate info@drpavankumar.in

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Where to meet him

Consulting across Mumbai.

All appointments: +91 9820160600 · info@drpavankumar.in

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FAQ

Questions patients ask first.

Who is the right heart specialist to consult for bypass surgery?

If angiography shows blockages needing surgery, consult a cardiac surgeon. An experienced surgeon will assess whether you need conventional CABG, beating heart surgery, or a minimally invasive approach.

What is beating heart (off-pump) bypass surgery?

Bypass surgery performed without stopping the heart or using a heart-lung machine in the conventional way. In suitable patients it can reduce certain risks and support faster recovery.

Can elderly patients (75+) undergo heart surgery safely?

Age alone is not a bar to surgery. With careful evaluation and an experienced surgical team, many patients above 75 undergo successful bypass and valve operations. Dr. Pavan Kumar has particular experience with elderly and high-risk patients.

What if I have been told my heart is too weak for surgery (low ejection fraction)?

Some patients with poor heart pumping can still benefit from surgery after specialised assessment. A second opinion from a surgeon experienced in poor-EF CABG is worthwhile before ruling surgery out.

How much does heart bypass surgery cost in Mumbai?

Costs vary by procedure complexity, hospital and insurance. Share your reports for a free online consultation and a procedure-specific estimate.

Can I get an online second opinion before deciding on heart surgery?

Yes. Write to info@drpavankumar.in or call +91 9820160600 with your angiography/echo reports for a free online second opinion.