Ganesh Kumar Mani

Ganesh Kumar Mani is an Indian cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon, reported to have performed over 20,500 Coronary artery bypass surgeries. He was honoured by the Government of India, in 2013, by bestowing on him the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award, for his contributions to the fields of medicine and medical education.

Biography Saving the life of my friend Dr. E Sreedharan. He had developed multiple blockages and was unconscious at the air port. I was confused about my strategy to save him. Finally, I prepared for his arrival at Apollo Hospital, temporary pace makers were in place and he was operated upon the next day. I feel happy and proud when my memory takes me back that eventful life saving day, says Dr. Mani. Choosing medicine as his career, Mani graduated from the Maulana Azad Medical College, MBBS, in 1969 and secured the post graduate degree of MS in general surgery from the same institution in 1975.

Mani is reported to have performed 500 consecutive bypass surgeries with zero mortality rate, He is also the managing director of Mani Heart Care, a facility he founded in 1990. MAMC Alumnus Award - Maulana Azad Medical College Alumni Association - 1992 National Excellence Award - 1996 Life Time Achievement Award - WCCPGC – 2008 Larsen and Toubro Award - Larsen and Toubro Medical Equipment Division - 1998 IMA Dr. K. Sharan Cardiology Excellence Award - Indian Medical Association - 2011 Life Time Achievement Award - Avvai Tamil Sangam, Noida - 2012 IMA Lifetime Achievement Award - Indian Medical Association - 2002 Rotary Appreciation Award - 2009 DMA Chikitsa Ratan Award - 2012