INTRODUCTION:

Dr. Naresh Trehan, a graduate of King George Medical College, is a renowned Cardiovascular and Cardiothoracic surgeon, who trained and practiced at New York University Medical Centre in Manhattan USA. The American Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery both recognize him. He is the Chairman & Managing Director, of Medanta – The Medicity, a 1500-bed multi-super specialty institute, that offers cutting-edge technology and state-of-the-art treatment facilities at an affordable cost. The Institute’s guiding values center on giving patients the best medical care possible with compassion, dedication, and care. Before living his dream, he was the executive director and founder of the Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre, the center was conceptualized, created, and managed by him (from 1987 to May 2007). The Government of India has bestowed upon him numerous esteemed honors, such as the Padma Shree and the Padma Bhushan Award. He has honorary doctorates from three esteemed universities and served as president of the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (ISMICS), Minneapolis, USA, from 2004 to 2005.

Experience

• 2000 – Present Honorary Visiting Professor of Surgery at Bangladesh Medical College, Dhaka.
• 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.
• 2000 – Present Honorary Visiting Professor of Surgery at Bangladesh Medical College, Dhaka
• 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

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

Memberships

• 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.
• 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.

Awards and Recognitions

• AMA Physician’s Recognition Award by The CME Alliance at ISMICS-2001, Munich, Germany. – 2001.
• 4th Sat Paul Mittal Annual Oration presented by Nehru Siddhant 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.
• 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.
• 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.