Dr. Amit Karad is a highly accomplished cardiac surgeon with deep expertise in advanced heart failure, heart and lung transplantation, and complex aortic surgeries. He began his cardiac surgery training at Jaslok Hospital and later completed his M.Ch. at Nair Hospital, where he ranked among the top in his university and served as an Assistant Professor.

He further refined his skills with a prestigious fellowship in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant at Toronto General Hospital, one of the world’s leading centers for heart and lung transplants. There, he trained under globally respected surgeons and gained extensive experience in heart transplants, ventricular assist devices, and complex cardiac procedures—including being part of pioneering surgical approaches.

With over 6000 successful open-heart surgeries to his credit, Dr. Karad is known not just for his surgical precision, but also for his calm, patient-first approach. His areas of focus include bypass surgery, valve repair, advanced aortic procedures, and transplant care. He continues to practice at Jaslok Hospital, offering compassionate, world-class cardiac care tailored to each patient’s needs.