Did You Know? Dr. Milan Chag, a renowned Interventional, Heart Failure, and Heart Transplant Cardiologist at Marengo CIMS Hospital, Ahmedabad, India, has accomplished numerous pioneering achievements and remarkable contributions in the field of cardiology. Here are 20 interesting facts about him:
- Dr. Milan Chag is a pioneer in establishing coronary, non-coronary, pediatric, and structural heart disease interventional programs in the state of Gujarat, India.
- He is one of India’s most experienced cardiologists, with extensive training at prestigious institutions such as Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, and Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute, Lucknow.
- Dr. Chag is the first doctor from Gujarat to possess two highest degrees in cardiology – DM and DNB.
- With over 30 years of experience in cardiology, he has been appointed as a post-graduate teacher in Cardiology by the National Board of Examination in New Delhi.
- Dr. Milan Chag has been recognized for his significant contributions with the “Distinguished Service Award in Cardiovascular Science, Medicine, and Surgery” by the International Academy of Cardiovascular Sciences.
- He has been honored with the Fellowship of the American College of Cardiology (FACC), a prestigious recognition in the field.
- Dr. Chag was awarded the APG-ORATION AWARD by the Association of Physicians of Gujarat at APGCON 2017 in Bhuj, Gujarat.
- He is a visionary and the first cardiologist in Gujarat to establish several clinical and Interventional programs in cardiology.
- Dr. Milan Chag’s expertise extends to neonatal and pediatric interventions, helping young hearts in need.
- He is a leading expert in structural heart disease interventions, including procedures like TAVI/TAVR/TMVR, valvuloplasty, and device closures.
- As part of the Primary Angioplasty in Acute Myocardial Infarction Program, Dr. Chag has performed life-saving interventions during heart attacks.
- Dr. Chag’s single operator series of 100 successful Percutaneous Transseptal Myocardial Ablations (Alcohol Septal Ablation) for Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy is the highest number in India.
- He specializes in Transcatheter Endovascular Aortic Repair (EVAR/ TEVAR) for Aortic Dissection and Aortic Aneurysms.
- Dr. Chag conducted the first Trans-Aortic Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in India, successfully establishing the TAVR program at MCIMS with the highest experience in Gujarat.
- He received advanced training in Heart-Lung Transplant and LV Assist Devices (Artificial Heart) at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Centre, USA.
- With his surgical and anesthetist colleagues, Dr. Chag established the Heart Transplant Program at MCIMS Hospital, successfully performing heart transplants since December 2016.
- Dr. Milan Chag was born on June 1, 1960, and is married to Preeta. He is a proud father to two children, Aenasha and Tanisha.
- Besides his clinical responsibilities, he serves as a course director and scientific committee chairman for various national and international conferences.
- Dr. Chag is an active member of numerous professional and scientific societies, including the Indian Society of Heart and Lung Transplant, Cardiological Society of India, and Indian Medical Association.
- He has been actively involved in journal editorship, contributing to publications like “Maru Hriday,” “Healthy Heart,” “CIMS News Care & Cure,” and “Hriday or Dhadkan,” benefiting both patients and medical practitioners across western India.