About Dr. Dhiren Shah
Dr. Dhiren Shah is a senior cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon based in Ahmedabad with extensive experience in complex cardiac surgery. His clinical work includes coronary artery bypass surgery, heart valve procedures, heart failure surgery, minimally invasive cardiac operations, congenital heart procedures, and heart transplantation.
He currently serves as Director and Consultant Cardiac Surgeon at Marengo Asia CIMS Hospital. He also leads the hospital’s Heart Transplant Programme and Mechanical Circulatory Support programme, caring for patients with advanced cardiac disease who may require complex surgical treatment or circulatory support.
Dr. Shah completed his MBBS and MS training at B.J. Medical College and Civil Hospital in Ahmedabad and later earned his MCh in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery from Delhi University.
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Focus Areas
- Coronary artery bypass grafting
- Heart transplant surgery
- Heart failure surgery
- Heart valve repair and replacement
- Minimally invasive cardiac surgery
- Aortic surgery
- Complex adult cardiac surgery
- Mechanical circulatory support
- Congenital heart surgery
- Thoracic and vascular procedures
- Surgical management of coronary artery disease
- Postoperative cardiac care
Patients can learn more about coronary heart disease through the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. The same institute provides information about heart failure, including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
For patients and families learning about structural heart problems, MedlinePlus also provides information about heart valve diseases.
Cardiothoracic Surgery and Patient Care Approach
Cardiothoracic surgery covers operations involving the heart, major blood vessels, and structures within the chest. Surgery may be considered when medication, catheter-based procedures, or other treatments are not sufficient for a serious cardiovascular condition.
Dr. Shah’s practice includes complex bypass and valve surgery as well as minimally invasive techniques for selected patients. The appropriate surgical approach depends on the type and severity of heart disease, the patient’s general health, previous procedures, and diagnostic findings.
His work in advanced heart failure also includes heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support. These treatments are generally reserved for carefully selected patients with severe heart disease and require evaluation by a multidisciplinary cardiac and transplant team.
Education and Credentials
Dr. Dhiren Shah completed his MBBS and MS at B.J. Medical College and Civil Hospital in Ahmedabad. He subsequently completed his MCh in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery from Delhi University in 2002.
His further professional training has included mitral valve repair and minimally invasive cardiac surgery, along with experience in heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support.
Clinic Information
Dr. Shah currently practices at Marengo Asia CIMS Hospital in Sola, Ahmedabad, where he serves within the Cardiac Surgery department and leads advanced heart transplant and mechanical circulatory support services.
Patients should confirm current OPD timings, consultation fees, referral requirements, insurance arrangements, and surgical evaluation appointments directly with the hospital before visiting.
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