About Dr. Siddhant Vairagar
Dr. Siddhant Vairagar is a Consultant Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon practising in Baner, Pune. Cardiothoracic and vascular surgery is one of the most demanding and technically intensive disciplines in surgical medicine. It covers surgical interventions on the heart, lungs, oesophagus, great blood vessels and peripheral vascular system. Surgeons in this specialty manage conditions that are often life-threatening, requiring both high-precision operative skill and the ability to make critical decisions in complex clinical environments.
What makes Dr. Vairagar's profile distinctive is the combination of his surgical specialisation with a Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Counselling. This is an unusual pairing in the surgical community and reflects a considered approach to patient care that goes beyond the operating theatre. Cardiac and thoracic surgical patients frequently experience significant psychological stress both before and after major procedures. Fear, anxiety about outcomes, post-operative depression and the emotional weight of serious illness can all affect recovery. A surgeon who holds formal mental health counselling training is better positioned to recognise these dimensions of patient experience and to address them in a clinically meaningful way.
Cardiothoracic and vascular surgery covers a wide range of procedures. On the cardiac side, this includes coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery for blocked coronary arteries, heart valve repair and replacement procedures and surgical management of congenital heart conditions. Thoracic surgery covers the lungs, chest wall and oesophagus, including procedures for lung cancer, thoracic trauma and conditions affecting the pleura or mediastinum. Vascular surgery addresses the blood vessels outside the heart and brain, including procedures for aortic aneurysms, peripheral artery disease and venous conditions.
Patients who are referred to a cardiothoracic surgeon are often at a significant crossroads in their health journey. Whether dealing with a newly diagnosed cardiac condition, a thoracic abnormality or a vascular concern, the consultation with a cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon is often one of the most important clinical conversations they will have. Dr. Vairagar's combination of surgical expertise and mental health counselling training means he brings both technical capability and genuine communicative depth to these consultations.
Dr. Siddhant Vairagar is committed to providing clear, patient-focused cardiac and thoracic surgical care at a high standard of clinical practice. He also practises at Baner Multi-Speciality Hospital, Baner, Pune, where patients from Baner, Wakad, Aundh and Pashan can access specialist cardiothoracic and vascular surgical consultation close to home.
Qualifications
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- Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Counselling
Fields of Expertise
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
- Heart Valve Repair and Replacement
- Thoracic Surgery (Lung, Chest Wall and Oesophageal Procedures)
- Vascular Surgery (Aortic and Peripheral Vascular Conditions)
- Congenital Heart Condition Management
- Cardiothoracic Surgical Consultation and Pre-Operative Assessment
- Post-Operative Care and Recovery Guidance
- Mental Health Support and Counselling for Cardiac Patients
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Why Choose Dr. Siddhant Vairagar as Your Cardio-Thoracic Surgeon in Baner, Pune?
Patients looking for a cardio-thoracic surgeon in Baner, Pune who brings both specialist surgical training and a formally grounded understanding of patient psychological wellbeing will find Dr. Siddhant Vairagar's combined profile genuinely distinctive. Cardiothoracic surgery involves some of the most serious and emotionally charged clinical situations a patient will face, and having a surgeon who can engage with both the physical and psychological dimensions of that experience is a meaningful advantage.
His Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Counselling is not incidental to his surgical practice. It informs how he communicates with patients, how he handles anxiety around major procedures and how he supports patients through the post-operative period where psychological adjustment is as important as physical healing. His availability at Baner Multi-Speciality Hospital makes specialist cardiothoracic and vascular surgical consultation accessible to patients across the western Pune area without the need to travel to a distant cardiac centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
A cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon treats conditions affecting the heart, lungs, chest structures and blood vessels. This includes coronary artery disease requiring bypass surgery, diseased or damaged heart valves, lung conditions requiring surgical intervention, conditions of the oesophagus and thoracic cavity, aortic aneurysms and peripheral vascular disease. Dr. Vairagar provides consultation and surgical management across this range of conditions at Baner Multi-Speciality Hospital.
A referral to a cardiothoracic surgeon typically follows a cardiologist's or physician's assessment that a condition requires surgical evaluation or intervention. Common referral reasons include blocked coronary arteries where bypass surgery is recommended, a heart valve that needs repair or replacement, a lung mass or thoracic abnormality requiring surgical assessment and certain vascular conditions affecting the aorta or major blood vessels. The cardiothoracic surgeon reviews the case, discusses the findings with the patient and recommends the appropriate surgical approach.
Patients undergoing cardiac surgery often experience significant anxiety before the procedure and may face depression, fatigue or emotional adjustment difficulties during recovery. Research in cardiac care consistently shows that psychological wellbeing influences recovery outcomes, compliance with post-operative rehabilitation and long-term quality of life. Dr. Vairagar's Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Counselling equips him to recognise these dimensions of care and to address them directly alongside the clinical surgical management.
During the initial consultation, Dr. Vairagar will review the patient's medical history, any cardiac or thoracic investigation reports such as ECG, echocardiogram, CT scan or angiography and the referral information from the treating physician. He will explain the findings, discuss the surgical options and their risks and benefits and outline the expected recovery process. Patients are encouraged to bring a family member and to ask any questions they have about the procedure and what to expect.
You can book a consultation by contacting Baner Multi-Speciality Hospital through the hospital helpline or the online appointment booking option on the hospital website. For a first cardiothoracic surgical consultation, bring any relevant investigation reports such as ECG, echocardiogram, angiography, CT chest scans or cardiac catheterisation reports, a referral letter from your physician or cardiologist and a list of current medications. This will allow Dr. Vairagar to conduct a thorough and focused initial assessment.
