Dr. Vijay Kohli is one of India’s most distinguished cardiac surgeons, serving as Vice Chairman & Chief of Cardiac Surgery at MAX Hospital Dwarka, Delhi, and extending his world-class expertise to SDDM Hospital, Jammu. With over 44 years of experience and having performed more than 15,000 cardiac surgeries, Dr. Kohli represents the pinnacle of cardiovascular surgical excellence. His monthly visits to SDDM Hospital bring internationally renowned cardiac care to patients in Jammu & Kashmir, eliminating the need for expensive travel to major metropolitan centers.

A distinguished alumnus of Government Medical College Jammu, Dr. Kohli’s return to serve his home region demonstrates his commitment to advancing cardiac care in J&K. His extraordinary international experience includes collaborations with cardiac luminaries across Brazil, Germany, Austria, Italy, France, and the USA. As the first surgeon to perform coronary artery bypass at Jammu Medical College (2001) and the first to perform beating heart surgery in Kathmandu, Nepal (2002), Dr. Kohli has pioneered cardiac surgery across the region.

Dr. Kohli’s dedication to serving the underprivileged is exemplified through his regular OPDs in Jammu and his monthly consultations at SDDM Hospital. His 150+ scientific publications and multiple international awards, including recognition from the President of India, reflect his commitment to advancing cardiac surgery through research, innovation, and education. Patients at SDDM Hospital receive care from a surgeon whose techniques and expertise are sought worldwide.