Board-certified Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon with 15+ years of life-saving experience, minimally invasive expertise, and compassionate care that puts patients first.
Dr. Akshay Kumar’s journey into cardiac surgery began not just as a career choice, but as a calling. Growing up witnessing the devastating impact of untreated heart disease in India, he committed himself to mastering the most complex discipline in medicine — cardiothoracic surgery.
Trained at some of Mumbai’s most rigorous institutions — T.N. Medical College and KEM Hospital — he then crossed continents to pursue advanced fellowships in the United States, gaining expertise in pediatric cardiac surgery, ECMO, and heart-lung transplantation that is rare even among senior surgeons globally.
Today, with over 10,000 procedures and a 98% success rate, Dr. Kumar brings this rare blend of global training and deep compassion to every patient who walks through his door at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai.
Graduated with honours from one of Mumbai’s most prestigious medical institutions, establishing the academic foundation for a career in surgery.
Subspecialised in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery, performing hundreds of high-risk adult cardiac procedures.
Advanced fellowships in pediatric cardiac surgery, ECMO, mechanical circulatory support, and heart-lung transplantation at leading US universities.
With over 15 years of experience, advanced international fellowships, and thousands of successful surgeries, Dr. Akshay Kumar combines skill and compassion to deliver world-class cardiac solutions.