Medaviate

Dr. Swarnika Srivastava

Experience: 12+ years

Education: MBBS, MAMC

Department: Cardiology

Specialization: Cardiac Care

Hospital: Medanta Hospital Gurgaon, India

INTRODUCTION:

She is a pioneering female cardiac surgeon in India, with special interest in heart and lung transplants and mechanical assist device. She earned her MBBS and MS in General Surgery from Maulana Azad Medical College, and her M.Ch. in Cardiac, Thoracic, and Vascular Surgery from GB Pant Hospital. She is also USA Medical License Exam certified and trained in heart transplantation at Toronto General Hospital. She is noted for her dedication, hard work, and perseverance She serves as a mentor in the Aortic Fellowship Program at IACTS and guides students in the DNB program. Her role as a faculty member and mentor highlights her commitment to guiding and inspiring the next generation of medical professionals. Currently at Medanta, she plays an integral role in the heart and lung transplant program, showcasing her dedication and diligence as one of the few female cardiac surgeons in India specializing in these complex procedures.

Specialization and Expertise

  • Cardiac surgery – Aortic Surgery
  • Complex Congenital Surgery
  • Advance Heart Failure Surgeries- Heart/Lung Transplants/ Mechanical Circulatory Supports

Awards/Academic Achievements

  • Section Editor for “Cardiac and Cardiovascular Research” (ISSN 2811-0099) Asia Pacific Academy of Science Pte. Ltd., 2023.
  • Faculty – National board of examinations- CO-GUIDE- DNB EMERGENCY MEDICINE at Medanta the medicity, Gurgaon – 2 students, 2020.
  • Mentor to IACTS fellowship programme in aortic surgery, 2018.
  • Awarded as a part of team under Dr Arvind/Dr Anil Bhan the prestigious award from the Government of India and NOTTO on the 14th Indian Organ Donation Day for Active Emerging Lung Transplant Centre in North India for exceptional contributions in the field of organ donation and Lung transplantation, 2020.
  • 8 publication & 5 chapter published and ICMR funded project on aortic dissection, 2022.