Dr. Y.K. Mishra is a legendary colossus, a global pioneer, and one of the most distinguished, internationally revered forces in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (CTVS) today. With a monumental clinical career spanning four decades, Dr. Mishra is globally celebrated for his masterclass precision in Robotic Cardiac Surgeries and Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgeries (MICS). Having completed advanced fellowships at the prestigious Thoracic Center in Utrecht, Netherlands, he has performed an astounding number of open-heart procedures over his career. Known for his deeply intellectual mind, majestic clinical command, and deeply reassuring, patient-first approach, he treats the most volatile, treatment-resistant cardiac failures with unparalleled safety. As the Chief of Cardiac Sciences at Manipal Hospital, he anchors an apex heart team that attracts complex international referrals from over 50 countries.