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Dr. Rachit Saxena

Dr. Rachit Saxena

Director and Unit Head: Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery

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Mon To Sat (9:00 AM To 4:00 PM)


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About Dr. Rachit Saxena

Dr. Rachit Saxena leads a dedicated, highly skilled cardiac surgical team committed to delivering safe, compassionate, and cutting-edge care. With over 16 years of cardiac surgical experience, he has successfully managed complex adult and paediatric cardiac surgeries. He has played a pivotal role in advancing heart transplant programs at some of India’s top institutions. He is deeply committed to providing personalised care and upholding the highest standards of patient safety at every stage.

Education & Training

  • MBBS (Gold Medal): B.R.D.M.C., Gorakhpur
  • M.S. (Gold Medal): K.M.C., Mangalore
  • M.Ch. (CTVS): A.I.I.M.S., New Delhi

Awards

Awards & Accomplishments

  • Conducted 4 international workshops at AIIMS. 16 international publications.

Speciality

Area Of Expertise

  • Adult Cardiac Surgery
    • Total arterial off-pump bypass surgery (CABG)
    • Heart valve replacements
    • Mitral/ Aortic/ Tricuspid valve repair
    • Post-MI VSD closure
  • Aortic Surgery
    • Bentall’s procedure
    • Aortic Arch Replacement
    • Thoracoabdominal Aortic Replacement
    • Hybrid Aortic Procedures
  • Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
    • Acyanotic CHD – ASD/VSD/PDA
    • Cyanotic CHD – TOF/ TAPVC/ BD Glenn/ TCPC
    • Complex CHD – Arterial Switch/ Truncus repair
  • Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
    • Trans – Axillary ASD / Mitral Valve procedure
    • Minimally Invasive Multi-vessel Bypass Surgery
  • Robotic Assisted Cardiac Surgery
    • Robotic Assisted CABG
    • Robotic MVR / ASD / LA Myxoma
  • Percutaneous Aortic Interventions
    • TAVI
    • EVAR and TEVAR
    • Hybrid Aortic procedures
  • Vascular Surgery
    • Carotid Endarterectomy
    • Vascular Bypass procedures
  • Heart Failure Procedures
    • ECMO
    • Ventricular Assist Device
    • Heart Transplantation
  • Pulmonary Endarterectomy

Work Experience

Work Experience

  • Director CTVS: Narayana Hrudayalaya, Gurugram
  • Consultant Cardiac Surgery: Medanta, Gurugram
  • Assistant Professor CTVS: A.I.I.M.S. New Delhi

Publications

Publications

  • He has 16 publications in indexed international journals. Presented several research papers in the yearly meetings of the Indian Association of Cardiothoracic Surgeons. Conducted 4 international live workshops at AIIMS New Delhi.


Patient Testimonials

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Rachit Saxena is a highly regarded cardiac surgeon with extensive training in both Adult and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery. He has a thorough understanding of challenging surgeries like total arterial off-pump bypass, heart valve repair, and complex aortic surgeries. Moreover, Dr. Saxena is proficient in the latest technology, driven surgeries, i.e., minimally invasive surgeries and robot-assisted cardiac surgeries, that not only provide precise care but also help in faster patient recovery.

Dr. Rachit Saxena manages clinical cardiology cases ranging from coronary artery disease, heart valve dysfunctions, heart failure, and congenital heart anomalies (TOF, VSD, etc.). In addition to this, he handles refractory heart failure cases with ECMO support and heart transplantation. Besides these, his clinical practice includes carotid endarterectomy for vascular issues and various aortic problems, such as aneurysms, treated with Bentall's and hybrid aortic procedures.

Yes, Dr. Rachit Saxena is specialised in Advanced Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (CTVS). His work combines the latest technology, such as TAVI and EVAR/TEVAR, with the highest standards of surgical skill. He is proficient in performing "open" heart surgeries as well as hybrid methods and thus is able to provide thorough care for the whole thoracic and vascular system. This also includes the use of highly specialized techniques such as pulmonary endarterectomy for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension.

Dr. Rachit Saxena is one of the top Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeons in Delhi NCR at Yashoda Medicity, regularly performing complex and major cardiac surgeries.

Dr. Rachit Saxena is a veteran Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon with over 16 years of experience in adult and pediatric cardiac surgery. He holds an MBBS (Gold Medal) from B.R.D.M.C., Gorakhpur, an MS (Gold Medal) from K.M.C., Mangalore, and an M.Ch. in Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery from AIIMS, New Delhi. He has extensive experience in managing complex cardiovascular cases and has contributed to the development of heart transplant and advanced cardiac surgery programs in

Dr. Rachit Saxena’s consultation can be booked from the official website of Yashoda Medicity or by calling the hospital's appointment desk, where you will receive personal assistance.