Vijaywada: Dr OP Yadav, a highly acclaimed cardiothoracic surgeon and Chief Executive Officer of the National Heart Institute (NHI), New Delhi, has been conferred the prestigious honorary Doctor of Science (DSc Honoris Causa) by Dr NTR University of Health Sciences.

The honorary degree was presented in recognition of his exceptional advancements in cardiac surgery, dedicated medical education, extensive research, and healthcare leadership.

The honor was bestowed during the university’s combined 27th and 28th Annual Convocations, held at the Tummalapalli Vari Kshetraiah Kala Kshetram in Vijayawada.

The honorary doctorate was presented to Dr. Yadav by Justice S. Abdul Nazeer, the Honorable Governor of Andhra Pradesh and Chancellor of the University, amidst a gathering of distinguished medical professionals, faculty, and graduating students.

With a career spanning more than four decades, Dr. Yadav is internationally recognized as a pioneer in modern cardiovascular surgery in India. He has been at the forefront of introducing and refining cutting-edge surgical modalities, including:

Beating-heart (off-pump) coronary artery bypass surgery

Minimally invasive cardiac surgery

Total arterial revascularization

His clinical work has significantly advanced surgical outcomes and safety benchmarks across the country.

Beyond the operating theatre, Dr. Yadav has maintained a deep commitment to nurturing the next generation of healthcare professionals. As a mentor, he has trained numerous cardiac surgeons and contributed heavily to global scientific literature. He has also shaped the academic landscape of the specialty in India through his past tenure as the Editor-in-Chief of the Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery.

Source: Medical Dialogues – July 19, 2026