Fortis Escorts Heart Institute

Fortis Escorts Heart Institute (FEHI) is India's most prestigious cardiac surgery hospital, established in 1988 in New Delhi by Dr. Naresh Trehan, one of the world's leading cardiovascular surgeons. With NABH and JCI accreditation, the institute has set the benchmark for cardiac care in South Asia, performing over 50,000 cardiac surgeries and 100,000 interventional cardiology procedures. The hospital operates with 310 beds dedicated primarily to cardiovascular medicine, including specialized cardiac ICUs, cardiac catheterization labs, and state-of-the-art operating theaters equipped with hybrid surgical capabilities. The cardiac surgery department performs coronary artery bypass grafting (on-pump and off-pump), valve repair and replacement, aortic surgery, congenital heart defect correction, and heart transplantation. FEHI pioneered beating-heart surgery in India and continues to lead in minimally invasive cardiac procedures. Beyond cardiology, the hospital has expanded its services to include neurosurgery with advanced neuronavigation, orthopedic surgery with joint replacement and sports medicine, urology, pulmonology, and gastroenterology. Diagnostic capabilities include 3T MRI, 256-slice CT, PET-CT, digital subtraction angiography, and comprehensive nuclear medicine services. The international patient division serves patients from over 60 countries, providing end-to-end support including telemedicine consultations, medical visa assistance, airport pickup, dedicated international patient coordinators, interpreter services, and post-treatment follow-up coordination. Located in Okhla, South Delhi, the hospital is approximately 30 minutes from Indira Gandhi International Airport.