Cardiothoracic & Transplant Surgery

Dr. Prem Anand John

Director — CTVS and Heart & Lung Transplant

Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, Saket · New Delhi

One of India's most experienced cardiothoracic surgeons, specialising in heart and lung transplantation, ECMO management, and advanced mechanical circulatory support — transforming lives through surgical excellence for over two decades.

400+
Transplantations
152
Organ Retrievals
20+
Years Experience
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Clinical Expertise

Areas of Specialisation

Comprehensive expertise spanning the full spectrum of cardiothoracic and transplant surgery — from complex heart failure to life-saving organ procurement.

Heart & Lung Transplantation

End-to-end management from pre-operative evaluation through surgery and post-operative intensive care. Associated with 400+ thoracic organ transplantations over eight years.

Thoracic Organ Retrieval & Procurement

One of India's largest retrieval experiences — 152 total including 122 double lungs, 16 hearts, and 14 combined heart-lung cases.

ECMO — Veno-Venous & Veno-Arterial

Expert induction of VV-ECMO and VA-ECMO for critically ill patients. India's maximum experience with percutaneous dual lumen cannulation (Avalon, Paraglide).

Advanced Adult Cardiac Surgery

High-risk and complex cardiac surgical procedures — valve surgery, coronary revascularisation, and aortic interventions in the most challenging cases.

Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS)

Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs), temporary mechanical support, and India's first percutaneous PROTEK DUO (RVAD) implantation.

Heart Failure Surgery

Advanced heart failure management — surgical and device-based therapies for end-stage heart failure patients requiring the highest level of care.

Post-COVID Lung Transplantation

Published research and clinical experience in lung transplantation for post-COVID-19 phenotype, establishing protocols for this emerging patient population.

High-Risk Cardiac Procedures

Specialised in managing the highest-acuity surgical cases with precision, multidisciplinary coordination, and unmatched experience in critical cardiothoracic care.

Career Journey

Clinical Experience

Over two decades of progressive clinical leadership across India's premier cardiac and transplant centres.

April 2026 – Present
Director — CTVS & Heart and Lung Transplant
Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi
Leading the cardiothoracic and vascular surgery division with a comprehensive transplant programme at one of India's most advanced cardiac centres.
November 2023 – March 2026
Senior Consultant — CTVS / Heart & Lung Transplantation
Gleneagles Hospitals, Chennai
Senior leadership in a high-volume transplant centre, managing complex surgical cases and driving programme growth.
June 2020 – October 2022
Consultant — Heart & Lung Transplantation
KIMS Hospitals, Hyderabad
Integral part of a multidisciplinary transplant team, gaining extensive experience in heart-lung organ procurement and post-transplant critical care.
June 2018 – May 2020
Consultant — Heart & Lung Transplantation
Global Hospitals, Chennai
Pivotal role in establishing one of India's first successful lung transplant units — designing protocols and achieving early-phase outcomes that set national standards.
August 2014 – May 2017
Assistant Professor — Cardiothoracic Surgery
Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital, Chennai
Rich academic and surgical experience in general cardiac surgery, combined with teaching responsibilities and early research contributions.

Academic Credentials

Education & Training

Built on a rigorous foundation of medical and surgical training at India's leading institutions.

MCh — Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery
Madras Medical College, Chennai
2014
MS — General Surgery
St. John's Medical College, Bengaluru
2008
MBBS
St. John's Medical College, Bengaluru
2001

Professional Memberships

Indian Association of Cardiothoracic Surgeons (IACTS) Indian Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT)

Awards & Milestones

National Firsts & Records

Pioneer achievements that have redefined cardiothoracic and transplant surgery in India.

400+
Thoracic Organ Transplantations
Approximately 400 heart and lung transplantations over eight years across multiple centres of excellence across India.
152
Thoracic Organ Retrievals
122 double lungs, 16 hearts, and 14 combined heart-lung retrievals — one of India's largest single-surgeon experiences.
8+
Years in Transplant Surgery
Immersive, life-altering experience across India's foremost quaternary cardiac centres.

Landmark National Achievements

Research

Publications & Research

Peer-reviewed contributions advancing transplant surgery and cardiothoracic medicine nationally and globally.

2022
Clinico-Radiological-Pathological Profile and Outcomes of Lung Transplantation in Post COVID-19 Phenotype: A Single Centre Experience
Transplantation Proceedings (2022) · DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2022.03.007
2021
Challenges, Experiences and Postoperative Outcomes in Setting Up First Successful Lung Transplant Unit in India
Lung India (2021) · DOI: 10.4103/lungindia.lungindia_585_20
2014
An Intra-Arterial Knotted Guide Wire
Indian Journal of Surgery (2014) · DOI: 10.1007/s12262-012-0773-4

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Begin Your Path to Recovery

Dr. Prem Anand John and his team are available for consultations on all aspects of cardiothoracic and transplant surgery. Early consultation can be life-changing.

Call +91-11-71212121