Dr. Harish Vaja

Introduction:

Dr. Harish Vaja, a renowned Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon with 20+ years of expertise, is now available full-time at HCG Hospitals, Rajkot, offering advanced care and optimal outcomes.

Area of Expertise: 

• Adult Cardiac Surgery
• Thoracic Surgery
• Heart & Lung Transplant, Mechanical Circulatory Support
• Complex Aortic Root Surgery
• Aortic Aneurysm Surgery
• Congenital Surgery
• Vascular Surgery
• Pacemaker Implantation
• Aortic Dissection Surgery
• High-Risk CABG

Medical Breakthrough: 

Dr. Harish Vaja has extensive experience in performing cardiovascular and thoracic surgeries, including over 2000 CABG (on-pump), 150 CABG (off-pump), and 100+ AVR (Aortic Valve Replacements). His expertise extends to combined procedures like AVR + CABG and MVR + CABG. In thoracic surgery, he has performed several lobectomies, pneumonectomies, and VATS procedures such as pleural biopsies and airway stenting. Dr. Vaja has also been involved in heart transplants, LVAD placements, and ECMO support, reflecting his broad skill set in advanced, life-saving surgeries.

Research and Publications:

• Lead Researcher for a clinical study on gall stones, dissertation titled ‘Chemical analysis of gall stones with special reference to the bile composition and culture’
• Contributor to an octogenarian study