Dr. Vijay Dikshit

MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (CTVS)
Senior Consultant & Chief Surgeon –
Department of Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery (CTVS)

Apollo Hospitals

40+ Years of Experience

Hyderabad

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Dr. Vijay Dikshit is an iconic figure and pioneering surgeon in the field of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery in India. With a stellar career spanning four decades, Dr. Dikshit has performed some of the most intricate and high-risk open-heart surgeries in the country. Trained at premier national institutions, he is widely recognised for his clinical acumen, surgical precision, and role in establishing modern CTVS protocols at Apollo Hospitals. Known for his compassionate care and steadfast commitment to patient safety, Dr. Dikshit has saved countless lives and continues to mentor generations of cardiac surgeons.

Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG): Extensive expertise in off-pump (beating-heart) CABG and complex multi-vessel revascularisation.
Heart Valve Repair & Replacement: Precision surgical management of mitral, aortic, and double-valve conditions, including repair and replacement.
Aortic Aneurysm & Vascular Surgery: Surgical repair of thoracic aortic aneurysms, aortic dissections, and peripheral vascular disorders.
Congenital Heart Surgery: Operative management of adult congenital heart defects, atrial septal defects, and ventricular anomalies.

Successfully performed over 20,000 open-heart and cardiothoracic surgical procedures.
Played a foundational role in building and scaling the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery into a centre of excellence at Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad.
Honoured as a senior clinical examiner and keynote speaker at international cardiac surgery congresses.

Conferred with numerous prestigious “Lifetime Achievement Awards” for pioneering contributions to adult and paediatric cardiac surgery.
Recipient of the coveted “Vaidya Ratna” award for exemplary service in medical science and healthcare delivery.
Senior Life Member of the Indian Association of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS).