Expert Cardiothoracic Care

Specialist in Minimally Invasive and Robotic Assisted bypass surgery.

First surgeon from Mumbai and Maharashtra to do successful Bilateral Lung Transplant and Robotic Assisted MICS multi-vessel bypass.

One of the earliest surgeons from Mumbai and Maharashtra to do MICS and
to perform the highest number of Robotic Assisted bypass in Mumbai and Maharashtra

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Minimally Invasive Robotic-assisted Surgery

Dr. Chandrashekhar Kulkarni, with over 28 years of experience, specializes in advanced heart and lung surgeries.

He specialises in Minimal Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS), Robotic assisted bypass, Minimal Invasive Valve Replacements, Heart & Lung Transplant, Endovascular Aneurysm Surgery, Thoracic and Mediastinal Surgery.

Standard CABG (Open Heart Surgery) vs Minimal Invasive (MICS) or Robotic assisted CABG

Speciality

Adult Cardiac Surgery

Robotic Surgery

Heart & Lung Transplants

Thoracic and Mediastinal Surgery

Endovascular Aneurysm Surgery

Expert Cardiac Care

Transforming lives through advanced heart and lung surgical solutions.
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Patient Testimonials

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   Aakanksha Indulkar 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. DR. Kulkarni is very confident and knowledgeable person , he is absolutely confident about his work and believe in himself and the patient . He is always positive and motivates the patients to its best He meets the patient on regular basis after surgery too . My father has multiple blockages which were operated by kulkarni sir the surgery was successful my father has also recovered really good under their  guidence and he made it look very easy.
  
 
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   Divya Madia 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Best doctor till now i have seen my father came to hospital for the 1st time nd lucky we good such a trust worthy doctor we did bypass surgery in Lilavati all the services are good doctor made us so comfortable nd stress free he did minimal operations for bypass 1st time experience was good thank you so much Dr chandrashekhar kulkarni.
  
 
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   Prakash Chaudhari 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr. Chandrashekhar Kulkarni did my Redo CABG surgery on 18th March 2026. After discharge I am recovering daily,   He has expertise in advanced procedures. Inspite of that he is completely patient focused. He listens carefully, considers, gives perfect advice that too relieving patient's stress and fear. An expert doctor and a real human.
  
 
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   seema Agarwal 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr kulkarni is an exceptional doctor, I have never seen such a humble, approachable and talented doctor. Dr kulkarni treated my father in law, who had multiple complications, he performed the pocket heart surgery which was minimal invasive and my father in-law was able to recover soon. Thank you Sir for all help and support.
  
 
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   paresh chaudhari 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a very positive experience with Dr. Kulkarni. He did redo surgery of my father. He is extremely experienced and knowledgeable, handles patients with confidence and care, took the time to listen and explain everything clearly.
  
 
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   Ranvijay Singh 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr. Chandrashekhar Kulkarni is an excellent and highly skilled cardiac surgeon. My father’s operation was successful, and his recovery has been smooth. He explains everything clearly and takes great care of his patients. Highly recommended.
  
 
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   Mangesh Samant 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I got operated and cleared blockage using modern method which has minimum pain and fast recovery. Thanks to Dr Kulkarni sir for making me aware and understand this modern method which brought my life back to normal quickly.
  
 
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   Venkatraman Vaidyanathan 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr. Kulkarni thank you for giving the right guidance and a very complicated & successful bypass surgery done on me. I am eternally greatful. The best part of Dr. Kulkarni are as follows:- - Brilliant and patient explanation on why the surgery. - Accommodation for surgery on convenience of patient. - Team of doctor ( Dr. Sunil More) who has a perfect understanding. - Post operative, I had developed some complications. His personal bi hourly monitoring of my health and guidance ensured I recover well. That's in leadership personifies ownership and care for patients. A lesson for life for me. - Helped during Discharge with necessary clarifications. - Always accessible post operative and Discharge for guidance. - Absolutely humble and down to earth personality. If anyone has a heart or organ transplant, highly recommend for treatment under him or do consult him once. He is also an expert in minimal invasive procedure as applicable. Thank you again !
  
 
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   Sugandha Shukla 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr. Chandrashekhar Kulkarni has truly been a blessing for our family during a very critical time. My mother was taken to the emergency with multiple blockages, and CABG (MICS) was advised. His calm, practical, and humble approach gave us great confidence and reassurance. The surgery was successful, and she is now on her way to recovery. We are deeply grateful for his expertise and care. He supported us throughout the journey and made a very difficult situation much easier to handle. Truly a great surgeon and a wonderful human being. Words feel insufficient to express our gratitude for everything he has done. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of cardiac care. Best wishes and regards, Shukla Family

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	Standard CABG		MICS or Robotic assisted CABG
Length of Incision		15-17 cm		6-8 cm
Bone Splitting		Requires splitting of the sternum		Does not require any bone cutting
Recovery Time		8-10 weeks for the bone to heal		2-3 weeks for the skin healing
Pain on Movement		Twisting, turning from side to side causes pain till approx 3-4 months		Minimal discomfort on twisting or turning from side to side
Chest Belt		Is required for 3 to 6 months		No need of chest belt as no bone damage
Infection Rate		Diabetic and elderly have risk of about 0.5 to 0.8%		ZERO risk of infection
Cosmesis		Central chest scar can be unsighlty especially for female patients		Completely cosmetic incision at the side of the chest
Keloid Formation		Keloids can form in around 1-5 % patients		Negligible chances of keloid formation
Post Sternotomy Pain		10-15% patients suffer from persistent pain for many years		Less than 1-2 % chances of long standing pain