معرفی
Kewal Krishan is an Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery at Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University, and Surgical Director of Mechanical Circulatory Support at Temple University Hospital. He specializes in cardiothoracic surgery, heart and lung transplantation, and mechanical circulatory support systems.
- Education: MD from Sardar Patel Medical College, India
- Training: Fellowship at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and Mayo Clinic; Residency at SMS Medical College, India
Research Interests: Focus on developing new centrifugal blood pumps (LVADs) and advancing technical excellence in cardiac surgery. Clinical expertise includes mechanical circulatory support, redo surgeries, ventricular assist devices, ECMO, and aortic surgery.
Scientific Awards:
- National Award for Contribution in Science & Technology
- Award for Contribution in Heart Transplantation
Publications reflect expertise in ventricular assist devices, heart failure interventions, and complex cardiac surgical techniques. Key themes include anticoagulant-free device use, tricuspid valve annuloplasty, and HIV-related transplantation challenges.
