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

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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 Narayana Hrudayalaya, Delhi and Gurugram. With over 28 years of experience, he leads one of the region’s key cardiac-surgery divisions, specialising in coronary bypass surgery, complex valve repair, aortic procedures, congenital heart surgery, and minimally invasive cardiac techniques.

In this 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.
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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