PROFILE
Dr. Anand Sancheti
Founder & Director
Location: NewEra Hospitals, Vashi (Navi Mumbai)
Chief Consultant: Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery
Qualifications: M.S. (General Surgery), M.Ch. (Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery), FIACS
Dr. Anand Sancheti is a pioneering Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon whose vision, innovation, and dedication have transformed cardiac care in Central India and beyond. As the Founder & Director of NewEra Hospitals, he brings over two decades of clinical excellence, academic leadership, and humanitarian service, combining world-class expertise with a commitment to accessible healthcare.
A rank-holder in the All-India Superspeciality Medical Entrance Exam (1999), Dr. Sancheti completed his M.S. in General Surgery and M.Ch. in Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery, and is a Fellow of the Indian Association of Cardiothoracic Surgeons (FIACS). He further enhanced his expertise as a Cardiac Surgery Fellow at Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, bringing global best practices to Indian cardiac care.
Clinical & Surgical Excellence
- Performed 5000+ successful cardiac surgeries, including 1000+ free surgeries under government schemes for rural patients.
- Pioneered the first cardiac surgery program in rural Maharashtra at Acharya Vinoba Bhave Rural Hospital, Wardha, which became an MCI-recognized teaching unit in 2012.
- Credited with multiple “firsts” in cardiac surgery in Maharashtra and Central India:
- First AWAKE open-heart surgeries (double valve replacement, congenital ASD closure, CABG)
- First minimally invasive cardiac and rare pediatric surgeries (Cor Triatriatum, Arterial Switch)
- Second in the world & first in India to perform Anaortic Total Arterial Off-Pump CABG in a Dextrocardia patient
Academic Leadership & Contributions
- Chaired sessions at national-level CMEs organized by IACTS.
- Authored cardiac health books in Hindi, Marathi, and English, distributing 10,000+ copies free to rural patients.
- Reviewer for the Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery and instrumental in MCh education reforms at DMIMS (DU).
Awards & Recognitions
- Lal Bahadur Shastri Puraskar (2014) for contributions to cardiac surgery
- Best Citizen Award – Dr. Changani Charitable Trust
- Versatile New Member Award – Academy of Medical Sciences
- Commendations from Shri Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister, and Padmashri Dr. D.Y. Patil, Hon. Governor of Bihar
Leadership at NewEra Hospitals
At NewEra Hospitals, Vashi, Dr. Sancheti oversees the expansion of hospital programs, ensuring cutting-edge cardiac and multispecialty care. His mission is to make world-class heart surgery and critical care accessible, ethical, and affordable for patients across India.
Through his visionary leadership, surgical expertise, and commitment to social service, Dr. Anand Sancheti continues to set new benchmarks in cardiac and critical care, making NewEra Hospitals a center of excellence in healthcare.
