Dr. Y.K. Mishra brings over 40 years of dedicated service to cardiac care, earning his reputation as one of India’s trailblazers in minimally invasive heart surgery. Having performed more than 19,000 open‑heart and robot‑assisted procedures, he combines deep expertise with gentle techniques that help patients heal more quickly and comfortably.

Why entrust your heart to Dr. Mishra?

Pioneering Minimally Invasive Methods
Dr. Mishra introduced keyhole‑style cardiac operations to India, spearheading the Robotic Cardiac Surgery Program at Manipal Hospitals. These less‑traumatic approaches mean smaller incisions, reduced discomfort and faster returns to normal life.

Mastery of Complex Repairs
From coronary artery bypass grafting and valve replacements to intricate congenital fixes (such as Tetralogy of Fallot, Transposition of the Great Arteries and Tricuspid Atresia), Dr. Mishra’s steady hands and rich experience bring even the toughest cases to safe, successful conclusions.

Authority on Aortic Disease
He routinely tackles ascending aortic aneurysms and life‑threatening dissections. For patients with advanced heart failure, his skill in implanting ventricular assist devices offers vital, life‑sustaining support.

National Awards and Honors
In recognition of his lifelong commitment, Dr. Mishra has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the late Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, along with an honorary doctorate applauding his innovations in cardiac surgery.

Founder of the Payasuni Heart Valve Foundation
Driven by a passion for broader access to care, he established this foundation to raise awareness, fund research and expand treatment options for rheumatic heart disease across India.

With a career spanning four decades and thousands of lives transformed, Dr. Y.K. Mishra remains at the forefront of gentle yet powerful heart surgery—helping patients beat stronger, for longer.