- Director, Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery
Precision in every heartbeat.
Dr. Ritwick Raj Bhuyan leads minimally invasive and robotic-assisted cardiac surgery at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi — bringing 27+ years of high-volume surgical experience to every operating table.
Trusted Expertise
Patient First Approach
Compassionate Care
Dr. Ritwick Raj Bhuyan
MBBS. MS. Mch (CTVS)
- MBBS — Gauhati Medical College, Assam
- MS (General Surgery) — Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh
- MCh (Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery), 2001 — Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology, Trivandrum
- Senior Fellow, Adult & Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery — Royal Adelaide Hospital, Australia
- Fellow, Endoscopic Heart Surgery — Calvary Wakefield Hospital, Australia
- about
A career built on complex cases and calm hands.
Dr. Ritwick Raj Bhuyan is currently the Director of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla, New Delhi, where he leads the minimally invasive and robotic cardiac surgery unit. Over more than 27 years across leading centres in India and Australia, he has been involved in close to 15,000 open-heart procedures and has independently performed over 7,000 complex open-heart surgeries.
His practice spans coronary bypass (on- and off-pump), mitral and aortic valve repair and replacement, redo cardiac surgery, aortic aneurysm and endovascular repair, and congenital defect correction — with particular expertise in video-assisted, key-hole, and robotic-assisted techniques that reduce trauma and speed recovery.
He trained internationally at the Royal Adelaide Hospital and Calvary Wakefield Hospital in Australia, and has provided cardiac surgical services across India, Australia, Uzbekistan, Iraq and the Middle East.
- Our Philosophy
The smallest possible incision. The largest possible care.
Every case begins with the same question: what is the least invasive path to the best outcome? That principle — precision over size, recovery over routine — guides every consultation, every operating room decision, and every follow-up conversation with a patient’s family.
Specializations
Adult cardiac surgery across the full range of complexity — from routine bypass to redo and robotic-assisted procedures.
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Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
Key-hole and video-assisted procedures through small incisions, without cutting the breastbone.
02
Robotic-Assisted Cardiac Surgery
High-definition 3D visualisation and sub-millimetre instrument control for the most demanding repairs.
03
Coronary Artery Bypass (CABG)
On-pump and off-pump (beating-heart) bypass grafting tailored to the patient’s vessel anatomy.
04
Valve Repair & Replacement
Mitral, aortic and tricuspid valve procedures, including minimally invasive approaches.
05
Redo Cardiac Surgery
Reoperative surgery for patients returning after a prior cardiac procedure.
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Aortic & Endovascular Repair
Aneurysm and complex aortic pathology managed with surgical and endovascular techniques.
Why minimally invasive matters?
The same surgical outcome, achieved with less trauma to the body.
Smaller incisions
The sternum stays intact — incisions are small, and scarring is minimal.
Less post-op pain
Reduced muscle and tissue disruption means a more comfortable recovery.
Shorter hospital stay
Most patients are discharged within days rather than a week or more.
Faster return to routine
Many patients resume normal activity significantly sooner than after open surgery.
What to expect?
A structured path from first consultation to full recovery.
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Consultation & diagnosis
Review of history, imaging and investigations to confirm the right surgical approach.
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Pre-operative workup
Admission, fitness assessment and final checks ahead of the procedure.
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Surgery
Performed by Dr. Bhuyan and the cardiac surgical team at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute.
04
Family briefing
Outcomes and next steps discussed directly with the patient’s family after surgery.
05
ICU & early recovery
Close monitoring, followed by transfer to a standard room within a day or two.
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Discharge & follow-up
Structured rehabilitation plan and scheduled follow-up consultations.
- Professional Affiliations
Recognised by the institutions that
set the standard.
Recognised by the institutions that set the standard.
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