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18December 2025 /Redefining cardiac care with worldclass skill, unwavering compassion, and pioneering visionDr. Naresh Trehan - The Heartbeat Behind India%u2019s Medical RevolutionA Visionary Pioneer in Cardiac CareAmong India%u2019s most respected medical professionals, Dr Naresh Trehan stands as a true Bharat Change Maker a visionary who redefined healthcare in the country. With over 40 years of experience and more than 48,000 successful open-heart surgeries, his contribution to cardiac medicine is unparalleled. A graduate of King George%u2019s Medical College, Lucknow and a board-certified surgeon from the American Boards of Surgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery, he trained at the New York University Medical Centre before returning to India to make world-class healthcare accessible to all.Building Institutions That Inspire ExcellenceBefore founding Medanta %u2013 The Medicity, Dr Trehan established the Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre in New Delhi, which he led from 1987 to 2007. His vision was to create centres that combined medical brilliance, advanced technology, and compassionate care. Today, as Chairman and Managing Director of Medanta, a 1,500-bed multi-super-speciality hospital in Gurugram, he continues to shape India%u2019s healthcare landscape. Under his leadership, Medanta has become a model of affordable, integrated and world-class care, bridging the gap between global standards and Indian accessibility.Global Recognition and HonoursDr Trehan%u2019s excellence has been celebrated nationally and internationally. He received the Padma Shri (1991) and Padma Bhushan (2001), two of India%u2019s highest civilian honours. His accolades include the Dr B. C. Roy National Award for %u201cEminent Medical Person%u201d and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Society of Cardiovascular Ultrasound (2002). Internationally, he has been honoured as an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and served as President of the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (ISMICS) in the USA. His global affiliations reflect his role as a pioneer in advancing cardiac care worldwide.A Legacy of Compassion and InnovationBeyond surgical brilliance, Dr Trehan is a reformer committed to affordable and innovative healthcare. At Medanta, he has led advancements in minimally invasive surgeries, heart transplants, and complex congenital heart procedures, while mentoring future medical leaders. A trusted advisor to the Government of India, he continues to champion research, training, and public health initiatives. A symbol of medical excellence and compassion, Dr Naresh Trehan embodies the spirit of Viksit Bharat a nation advancing through dedication, science and humanity. His life%u2019s mission has strengthened not just hearts but the very pulse of modern India.Dr Naresh TrehanChairman & MD, Medanta