Dr Hemant Pathare
Consultant Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon
Who is Dr. Hemant Pathare at SL Raheja Hospital, Mumbai?
Dr. Hemant Pathare is a Consultant Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon at S.L. Raheja Hospital – A Fortis Associate, Mahim, Mumbai. He specialises in heart and lung transplant surgeries, high-risk coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), redo open heart operations, and mechanical circulatory assist device implantation. He holds MBBS, MS, and MCh qualifications and is an Australian board-certified Heart and Lung Transplant Surgeon.
Tip: Dr. Pathare has independently performed over 4,500 CABG and valve surgeries and has been involved in more than 140 heart transplants, 69 double lung transplants, and 20 permanent LVAD implantations.
SL Raheja Hospital in Mumbai offers advanced cardiothoracic surgical care through Dr. Pathare's practice, bringing internationally trained expertise in complex heart failure surgery and transplantation to patients in Maharashtra and beyond.
What are Dr. Hemant Pathare's areas of surgical expertise?
Dr. Pathare's clinical focus spans the full spectrum of complex cardiothoracic and vascular surgery, with particular depth in transplantation and mechanical circulatory support:
- Heart Transplant Surgery — involved in more than 140 heart transplants, including proctoring programmes in Gujarat and Telangana
- Double Lung Transplant Surgery — more than 69 double lung transplants performed
- High-Risk Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) — over 4,500 CABG and valve surgeries performed independently
- Redo Open Heart Operations — complex reoperative cardiac surgery for patients with prior cardiac procedures
- Permanent LVAD Implantation — 20 permanent left ventricular assist device implantations for intractable heart failure
- Bi-VAD Bridging to Heart Transplant — performed Western India's first successful Bi-VAD bridge to heart transplant in a critically ill patient with multi-organ failure
- Temporary Ventricular Assist Devices — implantation for both temporary and permanent cardiac support in severe heart failure
- Donation after Circulatory Death (DCD) Heart Transplants — assisted in the world's first two successful DCD heart transplants using the Transmedics Organ Care System at St. Vincent's Hospital, Sydney
- Valve Surgery — included within his 4,500+ independent surgical case experience
What are Dr. Hemant Pathare's qualifications and training?
| Qualification | Institution |
|---|---|
| MBBS | Seth G.S. Medical College and King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, Mumbai |
| MS | Seth G.S. Medical College and King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, Mumbai |
| MCh (Cardiothoracic Surgery) | Seth G.S. Medical College and King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, Mumbai |
| Fellowship — Surgical Treatment of Heart Failure | TPCH Brisbane, Australia |
| Fellowship — Surgical Treatment of Heart Failure | SVH Sydney, Australia |
| Australian Board Certification | Heart and Lung Transplant Surgery |
Tip: During his transplant fellowship at St. Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, Dr. Pathare assisted in the world's first two successful Donation after Circulatory Death (DCD) heart transplants using the Transmedics Organ Care System — a landmark achievement in transplant surgery.
What are Dr. Hemant Pathare's notable clinical achievements?
Dr. Pathare has contributed several landmark firsts to cardiothoracic surgery in India and internationally:
- Performed Western India's first successful Bi-VAD bridge to heart transplant in a critically ill patient with multi-organ failure
- Assisted in the world's first two successful DCD heart transplants using the Transmedics Organ Care System at St. Vincent's Hospital, Sydney
- Successfully proctored heart transplant surgeries in Gujarat and Telangana, expanding transplant capability across India
- Served as specialist faculty at cardiothoracic surgical conferences in India
- Independently performed over 4,500 CABG and valve surgeries
- Involved in more than 140 heart transplants and 69 double lung transplants
- Completed 20 permanent LVAD implantations for patients with intractable heart failure
What can patients expect from a consultation with Dr. Pathare at SL Raheja Hospital?
At S.L. Raheja Hospital – A Fortis Associate in Mahim, Mumbai, Dr. Hemant Pathare offers consultations for patients with complex cardiac and thoracic conditions, including those who have been told they are too high-risk for conventional surgery elsewhere. His practice covers the full surgical pathway — from initial assessment and risk stratification through to advanced interventions such as transplantation and mechanical circulatory support.
Patients referred to Dr. Pathare can expect a thorough clinical evaluation, discussion of all surgical and device-based options, and a personalised treatment plan. His internationally trained perspective — shaped by fellowships in Australia and involvement in globally significant transplant procedures — informs his approach to even the most complex cases.
Tip: Each consultation is approximately 15 minutes. To make the most of your appointment, bring all prior cardiac investigations, surgical records, and a list of current medications.
Book a consultation with Dr. Hemant Pathare at SL Raheja Hospital
Use the booking form on this page, or reach out directly at info@rahejahospital.com