Dr Vijay Dikshit
Senior Consultant Specialist · Apollo Hospital
Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills Hyderabad• View Hospital★ Complex Cardiac Reoperation Surgery42+ Yrs. Experience
MBBSMS (General Surgery)MCh (Cardio
Quick Facts
- Department
- Complex Cardiac Reoperation Surgery
- Qualifications
- MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Cardio
- Experience
- 42+ Years
- Hospital
- Apollo Hospital
- Location
- Delhi NCR, India
- International Support
- Visa Assistance & Interpreters
About Dr Vijay Dikshit
Dr Vijay Dikshit is Senior Consultant & Coordinator, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, since 1991, with 42-50 years of experience and more than 20,000 cardiac surgeries performed. He is known for introducing beating heart surgery in India and was recognised by Medtronic Inc., USA, for achieving 5,000 Open Heart Surgeries in the year 2000. His core specialities include congenital heart surgery, mitral/heart valve replacement, and complex re-do cardiac procedures, treating aortic valve disease and coronary artery disease. Dr Dikshit completed his MBBS from King George's Medical College, Lucknow, in 1973, his MS in General Surgery from the same institution in 1977, and his MCh in Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, also from King George's Medical College, Lucknow University, in 1980. He received the FIE National Award in 1994 from Dr. Manmohan Singh, then Union Finance Minister, and was honoured by the Ramakrishna Mission for dedicated service to humanity.
Education & Qualifications
MBBS — King George's Medical College, Lucknow (1973)
MS (General Surgery) — King George's Medical College, Lucknow (1977)
MCh (Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) — King George's Medical College, Lucknow University (1980)
Clinical Career Timeline
Senior Consultant & Coordinator, Dept. of Cardiothoracic Surgery — Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad (1991-present)
Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon — Apollo Hospitals, Madras (1984-1991)
Lecturer, Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery — K.G. Medical College, Lucknow (1982-1984)
Accreditations & Professional Memberships
FIE National Award, 1994, presented by Dr. Manmohan Singh, Union Finance Minister
Facilitated by Medtronic Inc., USA, for achieving 5,000 Open Heart Surgeries in 2000
Honoured by Ramakrishna Mission for dedicated service to humanity
Languages Spoken
EnglishHindi🌐 Multilingual Interpreter Support Available (Arabic, Russian, French)
Treatments Performed
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Core Speciality
Complex Cardiac Reoperation Surgery
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Core Speciality
Open Heart Surgery
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Core Speciality
Mitral Valve Replacement
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Core Speciality
Treatment of Coronary Artery Disease
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Core Speciality
Coronary & Congenital Heart Surgery
Interventional & Quaternary Procedures3 Procedures
Congenital heart surgeryAortic valve disease and coronary artery disease treatmentMitral/heart valve replacement with chordal preservation and reconstruction
Advanced Diagnostics & Specialized Surgeries2 Procedures
Peripheral angioplasty and pacemaker implantationIntra-arterial thrombolysis and complex re-do cardiac procedures
Practices At
Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills Hyderabad
Road No 72 Opp. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan School Jubilee Hills, Film Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana 500033
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What to Expect: Heart & Vascular Sciences
Comparative Benchmarks · India vs US / UKSave 70% – 85% in India
| Procedure | US / UK Estimate | India Package Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG - Beating Heart) | $48,000 US/UK | $5,200 – $7,800 in India | 85% Less |
| Coronary Angioplasty with Drug-Eluting Stents (DES) | $28,000 US/UK | $3,800 – $5,200 in India | 83% Less |
| Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR / TAVI) | $70,000 US/UK | $8,500 – $14,000 in India | 82% Less |
| Permanent Pacemaker / ICD Implantation | $24,000 US/UK | $3,500 – $5,500 in India | 80% Less |
Medical Advisory: Illustrative cost benchmarks include surgeon fees, standard implants/lenses, operation theatre charges, nursing, and standard hospital stay. Final quotes are confirmed by the hospital medical board after reviewing personal clinical scans.
Reviews
Amara Okafor
“Dr. Dr Vijay Dikshit provided an exhaustive clinical consultation. Marlin coordinated all pre-travel scans and hospital admission seamlessly.”
Kareem Al-Mansoor
“Exceptional surgical skill and world-class post-operative care at Apollo Hospital. Highly recommended for international patients.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
1Q: What does Dr Vijay Dikshit specialise in?
Ans: He specialises in cardiothoracic surgery, including congenital heart surgery, valve replacement, and complex re-do cardiac procedures.
2Q: How many cardiac surgeries has Dr Dikshit performed?
Ans: He has performed more than 20,000 successful cardiac surgeries over his 42-50 year career.
3Q: What is Dr Dikshit known for pioneering?
Ans: He is known for introducing beating heart surgery in India.
4Q: What awards has Dr Dikshit received?
Ans: He received the FIE National Award in 1994 and was recognised by Medtronic Inc., USA, for 5,000 Open Heart Surgeries.