About Dr. Varshney
A pioneer of Robotic Cardiac Surgery in Central India.
Established cardiac surgery programs across more than 15 centers throughout the state of Maharashtra, India.
22 years of experience in cardiac surgery, with a cumulative operative volume exceeding 12,500 cases, including more than 1,700 minimally invasive
cardiac procedures and 65 robotic-assisted cardiac surgeries. ECFMG certified
Education And Certifications
01.2003
M.Ch, Cardio-Thoracic & Vascular Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences – New Delhi, India Served as Senior Resident in CVTS at AIIMS, New Delhi, which is tge premiermost Institute in the country, I gainied comprehensive experience in complex cardiac, thoracic, and vascular procedures, with active involvement in perioperative management, academic teaching, research, and protocol development. I also gained experience in
Cardiac a transplantation and heart failure surgeies including VADs
Educational Commission For Foreign Medical Graduates – USA ECFMG certified after passing USMLE STEP 1, STEP 2 and CS. ECFMG no:( 0-725-711-6)
01.2001
Master in Surgery, Government Medical College, Nagpur University – Nagpur, India Completed MS in General Surgery from GMC Nagpur, receiving rigorous training in managing a wide spectrum of surgical conditions. Gained
extensive operative exposure, acute care experience, research involvement, and a strong foundation in surgical principles that shaped my progression into advanced cardiac surgery
01.1993
MBBS, Government Medical College, Nagpur University – Nagpur, India Completed MBBS from GMC Nagpur with strong clinical training, early surgical exposure, and active involvement in patient care and community health work
Work History
12.2019 – Current
Chief Cardiac Surgeon
KIMS KINGSWAY, Free Lance – Nagpur, India
-Doing three to four cardiac surgeries on a daily basis.
-Focused on robotic and minimally invasive techniques, performing total arterial CABG and Mini Mitrals, Aortic valve surgeries.
-Provided training for physician assistants, nurses, perfusionists, and operating room staff.
Instructed junior cardiac surgeons in advanced robotics and minimally invasive surgery methods.
11.2009 – 01.2020
Chief Cardiac Surgeon
Care Hospital, Arneja Heart Institute, Platina Heart Hospital Nagpur Established cardiac surgery departments at Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences and additional centers across Yawatmal, Amravati, and Nagpur.
Pioneered development of cardiac surgery units throughout Maharashtra to enhance surgical availability.
Executed three to four daily cardiac surgeries utilizing minimally invasive techniques and bilateral mammary grafts for multi-vessel CABGs.
06.2006 – 01.2020
Consultant Cardiac Surgeon
Government Medical Colleges And Super Specialty Hospital, Nagpur – Nagpur
Led pediatric cardiac surgeries, CABG, and thoracic procedures as Unit Head at State Government Institute.
Trained General Surgery and Anaesthesia residents in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery techniques.
Educated perfusionists, nurses, and technicians on best practices in
postoperative care.
Supervised complex surgical operations while ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
PRINCIPLE CLINICAL AND HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
As the principal hospital administrator for cardiac surgery, I oversee the strategic, operational, and quality aspects of the department. My role includes coordinating multidisciplinary teams, optimizing patient pathways, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols, and driving performance improvement initiatives. I manage resource planning,
support training programs, and streamline post-operative care systems. Additionally, I contribute to infrastructure development, accreditation processes, and policy formulation to enhance clinical outcomes and overall departmental efficiency.
COMMITTEEASSIGNMENTS
1999
Participated in National Health Programmes, including Tuberculosis, Family Planning, Leprosy, Malaria, and Filaria initiatives.
2003
Member, Department of Surgery Research Committee.
2010
Member, Perfusionist Selection Committee, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences,
2010–present:
Serving on Hospital Infection Control, Medical, and Quality Control Committees at CARE, Arneja Heart Institute, Platina Heart KIMS – Kingsway, Nagpur
