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CTVS as a Career: Salary, Jobs, Residency, Private Practice, Future Scope | Dr. Gaurav Mahajan.

Guest Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/tbwi5MfmkwkTBMv49 In this episode of The Nachiket Bhatia Show, we welcome Dr. Gaurav Mahajan, one of India’s leading Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons, in conversation with Dr. Nachiket Bhatia. Dr. Gaurav Mahajan is the Director and Head of Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery at Max Hospital, Ghaziabad, with 28+ years of experience in bypass surgery, valve repair, congenital and minimally invasive cardiac procedures. He has trained at Apollo Hospital and Rajasthan University, held senior roles across major hospitals in Delhi–NCR and Amritsar, and also serves as Director & Pan-Health Lead at Narayana Health, Delhi and Gurugram. Dr. Gaurav Mahajan is a senior CTVS surgeon with years of experience in adult and pediatric cardiac surgery. His journey spans high-intensity ORs, complex surgeries, and life-saving interventions that define the very heart of modern medicine. He shares deep insights into the realities of cardiac surgery, the future of CTVS, and what young doctors must know before choosing this demanding specialty. In this powerful episode, Dr. Mahajan breaks down myths around CTVS being a dying branch, explains the role of technology and robotics in the future of heart surgery, and opens up about the workload, burnout, and sacrifices that come with the field. He also shares practical advice on residency, career choices, private practice, and earnings for CTVS surgeons in India. Key takeaways from this episode: ▪️ Is CTVS really dying or evolving? ▪️ How he chose CTVS and what young doctors should know ▪️ Robotics, AI, and the future of heart surgery ▪️ Workload, burnout, and survival inside residency ▪️ Adult vs Pediatric CTVS which is better? ▪️ MCh vs DNB what actually matters? ▪️ Earnings, private practice challenges, and hospital culture Whether you are an MBBS student exploring super specialties, a junior resident in general surgery, or someone fascinated by cardiac surgery, this episode is a must watch for understanding the real world of CTVS. About the host: Dr. Nachiket Bhatia is an angel investor, 3x TEDx speaker, and motivational voice for India’s medical community. Recognized in Times 40 Under 40 and by Forbes as one of the Top 10 Most Innovative CEOs in 2020, he mentors future doctors and supports healthcare startups across India. Follow Dr. Nachiket Bhatia: Instagram:   / dr.nachiketbhatia   LinkedIn:   / dr-nachiket-bhatia   X (Twitter): https://x.com/bhatia_nachiket Timestamps: 00:00 - Trailer 00:54 - Introduction 02:05 - Background & Journey 6:55 - Why CTVS? 8:20 - Is CTVS a Dying Branch? 12:55 - Work–Life Balance in CTVS 15:07 - Will Robotics Replace CTVS Surgeons? 16:35 - Adult CTVS vs Pediatric CTVS 22:38 - Advice for Cardiac Surgery Residents 22:40 - Life as an MCh Resident 24:45 - MCh vs DNB in CTVS 26:11 - MD vs DNB (Medicine) 30:10 - MS vs MCh (Career Path) 31:45 - Private Practice in CTVS & Required Investment 37:56 - Earnings of a CTVS Surgeon 39:26 - Corporate Hospitals vs Government Hospitals 43:16 - Do Doctors Get Targets? 45:07 - Reforms Needed in the Indian Medical System 49:15 - Most Important Skill for a Good Doctor 50:10 - Rapid-Fire Round