Dr. Naresh Trehan

Dr. Naresh Trehan

Brief Profile:

Dr. Naresh Trehan, an alumnus of King George Medical College, is a distinguished Cardiovascular and Cardiothoracic surgeon who received his training and practiced at New York University Medical Center in Manhattan, USA. He holds recognition from both the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery. Currently, Dr. Trehan serves as the Chairman and Managing Director of Medanta - The Medicity, a 1500-bed multi-specialty institution that provides advanced technology and state-of-the-art treatment options at reasonable prices. The Institute operates under the core values of delivering medical care to patients with compassion, dedication, and commitment. Prior to realizing his vision, Dr. Trehan was the executive director and founder of the Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre, which he conceptualized, established, and managed from 1987 until May 2007. He has been honored with numerous prestigious accolades, including the Padma Shree and Padma Bhushan Awards from the Government of India. Additionally, he served as the President of the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (ISMICS) in Minneapolis, USA, during 2004-05, and has been awarded Honorary Doctorate Degrees from three esteemed universities.

Work Experience:

• 2009 - Present Chairman and Managing Director at Medanta- The Medicity
• 2007 - 2009 Senior Consultant, Cardio Vascular Surgery at Apollo Hospitals, Sarita Vihar
• 1988 - 2007 Executive Director and Chief Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon at Escorts Heart Institute and Research Institute
• 1991 - Present Personal Surgeon at The President of India
• 1994 - Present Honorary Consultant at Cromwell Hospital, London, UK
• 1997 - Present Honorary Visiting Professor, Cardiovascular Surgery at LPS Institute of Cardiology
• 1997 - Present Honorary Consultant, Cardiothoracic Surgery at Armed Forces Medical Services
• 1981 - 1988 Assist Professor of Surgery at New York University Medical Center, New York, USA
• 1971 - 1974 Clinical Instructor in Surgery at New York University Medical Center, New York, USA
• 1971 - 1974 Teaching Assistant in Surgery at New York University Medical Center, New York, USA
• 1979 - 1988 Attending Cardiothoracic Surgeon at New York University Medical Center, New York, USA
• 1979 - 1988 Attending Cardiothoracic Surgeon at New York Infirmary-Beekman Downtown Hospital, New York, U.S.A

Education:

• MBBS - King George Dental College, Lucknow, 1968
• Diploma in Cardiology - American Board of Surgery, U.S.A, 1977
• Diplomater, American Board of Cardiology - American Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery, USA, 1979

AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award conferred by President of India, for excellence in Public Administration, Academics and Management for the year - 2005
• Life Time Achievement Award - by the International Society of Cardiovascular Ultrasound. - 2002
• Dr. B. C. Roy National Award for the year in the category of “Eminent Medical Person. - 2005
• Jewel of India in the Millennium by the International Award Committee of Wisitex Foundation - 2002
• Rashtriya Ratan Award - Presented by United Indians for outstanding services, achievements and contributions in chosen field. - 2001
• AMA Physician's Recognition Award by The CME Alliance at ISMICS-2001, Munich, Germany. - 2001
• 4th Sat Paul Mittal Annual Oration presented by Nehru Sidhant kender Trust & Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana - 2001
• Sir Syed National Awards from Mehfil-e-Sanam, Urdu Monthly - 2001
• Indira Gandhi Millennium Award from All India Feroze Gandhi Memorial Society - 2000
• IMA Dr. K. Sharan Cardiology Excellence Award from Indian Medical Association - 2000
• Life Time Achievement Award from International Medical Integration Council in recognition of the pioneering work done in developing new surgical techniques. - 1999

MEMBERSHIPS & CERTIFICATIONS

• Medical Council of India (MCI)
• International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
• Society of Thoracic Surgeons of U.S.A.
• Scientific Council of the American College of Angiology, U.S.A.
• Royal Society of Medicine, London
• American College of Surgeons, USA
• International Medical Sciences Academy
• International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, Minneapolis, USA
• Heart Surgery Forum”, Charlottesville, VA, USA
• Association of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons of Asia
• European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery.
• Indian Industries - Healthcare Industry Committee
• Indian Health Care Federation
• Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India
• Vice Chairman, Services Export Promotion Council, Govt. of India.
• Member, Task Force on Skill Development, XIth Five Year Plan, Planning Commission, Govt. of India
• Member, Governing Council TIFAC (Technology Information, Forecasting & Assessment Council), New Delhi Member
• Institute Body of Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences
• Governing Council of Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiology, Bangalore, India.