Share with us the essential areas of expertise you have cultivated throughout your years as a cardiac surgeon.

Throughout my career as a cardiac surgeon, I have honed expertise in minimally invasive cardiac surgery, involving small incisions or keyhole procedures. I specialize in off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting, a technique performed on the beating heart. Total arterial revascularization is another area where I excel, ensuring comprehensive blood flow restoration. My skills extend to valve replacement and repair surgeries, contributing to cardiac health. Additionally, I am experienced in Bentall’s aortic root replacement surgery and procedures for aortic dissection. Handling redo cardiac surgeries, providing expertise for the second time, is also within my realm of proficiency. These varied skills collectively contribute to my comprehensive capabilities in the field of cardiac surgery.

Provide an introduction to Heartmate Clinic and highlight the key treatments and procedures for which the clinic has gained significant recognition.

Establishing Heartmate Clinic with the primary objective of thorough preoperative assessment and postoperative follow-up, my focus is on addressing all patient inquiries in the outpatient department (OPD). The consultations are provided free of charge. Upon the patient's decision for surgery, I admit them under my care at Ruby Hall Clinic. The foundation of patient satisfaction lies in effective communication, precision, speed, and achieving the best surgical outcomes. These principles form the core of the services I extend to my patients.

From your perspective, what are some of the most significant challenges you face as a healthcare professional? How do you approach overcoming these obstacles?

Cardiac surgery is a transformative experience and a substantial lifestyle shift for many patients, often met with hesitation and concerns. Financial constraints and fear of postoperative recovery further complicate the decision-making process. To address these challenges, during initial clinic consultations, I invest time in explaining the disease's causes, its potential impact, and the benefits of surgery. Simplifying the surgical details and discussing prognosis alleviates the fear associated with the procedure. I provide financial options, including government schemes, and expedite postoperative care, emphasizing early mobilization and physiotherapy for confidence and a swift return to normalcy. Regular follow-ups ensure ongoing support, counseling patients to embrace positive changes. As a result, the surgery acceptance rate and postoperative satisfaction remain high.

Highlight a pivotal career milestone, diverse surgeries, and essential skills. Share your success mantra in alignment with your cardiac surgeon role.

Throughout my surgical journey, I've achieved significant milestones, performing diverse surgeries, including bypass, valve replacements, complex aortic procedures, and minimally invasive bypass surgery. The importance lies in adapting strategies to individual patients, requiring decisive decision-making on the operating table. Leading my team, I've honed the skill to discern what is possible versus what is optimal, managing complications effectively. This critical milestone is crucial to me as it represents continuous learning, progressing towards the ultimate goal of a satisfied patient. My success mantra revolves around daring, planning, and embracing challenges. Operating as a cardiac surgeon brings me profound joy, and my daily pursuit is delivering nothing but the best, with unwavering support from my family. Success, for me, is a daily achievement, manifested in the gratitude of patients and their families.

Dr. Smruti Hindaria, Cardiac Surgeon, Heartmate Clinic

Dr. Smruti Hindaria, a distinguished Cardiac Surgeon at Heartmate Clinic, excels in diverse surgeries, showcasing adaptability, decisive leadership, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Her success mantra, rooted in daring and planning, finds resonance in daily accomplishments, fueled by familial support. Dr. Smruti is a consultant cardiac surgeon at Ruby Hall Clinic in Pune. She runs Heartmate Clinic as her private (OPD) and primarily operates at Ruby Hall.