Dr. O P Yadav

Dr. O.P. Yadav is a highly respected cardiac surgeon and cardiologist with an illustrious career spanning 40 years. As the founding chairman of the Department of Cardiac Surgery at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, he made significant contributions in this field. Currently serving as the Director General and Chief Cardiac Surgeon at the National Heart Institute, New Delhi, Dr. O.P. Yadav continues to lead with excellent results. The educational path of Dr. O.P. Yadava includes MBBS and MS from Maulana 'Azad Medical College, New Delhi. He is also a Diplomate of National Boards in Surgery and Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (CTVS). Dr. Yadav expanded his expertise through advanced training in adult cardiac surgery at the Royal Perth Hospital in Australia and pediatric cardiac surgery at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne and Fukuoka Children's Hospital in Japan. Dr. Recognized for his exceptional abilities and contributions, O.P. Yadav has won 16 prestigious awards. His areas of expertise include performing more than 10,000 open heart surgeries, focusing on Total Arterial OPCAB. Dr. Yadav's passion for innovation and dedication to patient care have earned him fellowships in the Cardiological Society of India, the Indian College of Cardiology and the Indian Association of Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery. As a respected member of various medical societies and advisory boards, including the National Academy of Medical Sciences, Dr. O.P. Yadav is actively involved in shaping the field of cardiac surgery. He serves as an Honorary Consultant for Cardiology Services to the Government of Uttarakhand and contributes to research advisory committees at the state and national levels. Expertise Dr. Yadav also extends to his role as director of the All India Heart Foundation and editor-in-chief of Cardiology Today. Dr. O.P. Yadav's contribution to medical literature is evident from his membership on the editorial boards of esteemed journals such as Indian Heart Journal, Journal of American Medical Association (Indian Edition), Journal of Cardiovascular Diseases (Pakistan) and Hospital Today. His dedication to advancing medical knowledge is recognized through his membership on the Editorial Board of UBM Medica. The impact of Dr. O.P. Yadav's work is recognized through the various speeches and awards he has received, including the Rajiv Gandhi Excellence Award, Dr. BC. Roy Doctors Day Award, Sujoy B Roy Award and Life Time Achievement Award, among others. These awards highlight his outstanding cardiology contributions and commitment to excellence in patient care. Dr. O.P. Yadav's expertise, leadership and commitment to advancing cardiac surgery make him a respected figure in the medical community. His dedication to his profession and numerous achievements have cemented his position as an important figure in cardiology.