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About Fortis Escorts Heart Institute
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute (FEHI) is one of Asia's most specialized and experienced cardiac care centers, performing over 15,000 cardiac procedures annually including 4,000+ open-heart surgeries. Founded in 1988 by Dr. Naresh Trehan — one of India’s most celebrated cardiac surgeons who trained at New York University Medical Center — FEHI pioneered the concept of a dedicated cardiac super-specialty hospital in India.
The institute has a documented 30-day mortality rate for CABG (bypass surgery) of less than 1% — comparable to leading US and European cardiac centers and achieved at a fraction of the cost. Its interventional cardiology program performs over 8,000 angioplasty procedures annually with outcomes published annually in the Indian Heart Journal.
For international patients requiring cardiac care, FEHI represents one of the world’s most compelling options: world-class clinical outcomes, highly experienced surgeons (many trained at leading US/UK institutions), English-speaking staff throughout, and costs 60–80% below US or UK equivalents.
Accreditations & Certifications
JCINABH
Medical Specialties
Cardiac SurgeryInterventional CardiologyVascular SurgeryHeart FailureCardiac Rehabilitation
Languages Spoken
EnglishHindiArabicRussianNepali
Awards & Achievements
- JCI Accreditation — maintained since 2010
- NABH Gold Standard Accreditation
- 15,000+ cardiac procedures annually — among Asia's highest volumes
- 30-day CABG mortality rate below 1%
- Lifetime Achievement Award — Dr. Naresh Trehan, Government of India, 2022
- TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation) Centre of Excellence designation
Honest Assessment: Strengths and Limitations
Every hospital has genuine strengths and real tradeoffs. Here is our editorial assessment of Fortis Healthcare, based on published outcomes data, accreditation records, and patterns reported by verified patients:
✓ Genuine Strengths
- Fortis Escorts Heart Institute specifically has one of the longest-established cardiac surgery track records in India, with over 100,000 cumulative open heart procedures
- Strong bone marrow transplant programme alongside cardiac strength, useful for patients with complex or overlapping conditions
- NABH and JCI dual accreditation provides both India-specific and internationally recognised quality verification
⚠ Worth Knowing Before You Book
- As with Apollo, the specific Fortis campus matters significantly — Fortis Escorts New Delhi and Fortis Memorial Gurugram have different specialty strengths worth confirming for your specific procedure
- Delhi's air quality during winter months (November-February) is a genuine consideration for patients with respiratory conditions or recovering from cardiac/thoracic surgery
- Package pricing structures can be less transparently itemised than some competitors — request a fully itemised quote before committing
Patient Reviews
The international patient department at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute made everything seamless. From my first inquiry to discharge, every step was handled professionally. I would not hesitate to return.
Outstanding quality of care. The surgeons here are clearly world-class, and the nursing staff were attentive around the clock. Clean, modern facility. Highly recommend for international patients.
My experience at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute exceeded every expectation. The English-speaking coordinator was available day and night. The price was a fraction of what I would have paid at home.
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Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, the New Delhi flagship for cardiac care, was established originally as Escorts Heart Institute in 1988 before joining the wider Fortis Healthcare network. It has performed over 100,000 open heart surgeries, among the highest volumes of any dedicated cardiac facility in Asia.
Strengths and Considerations
✓ Strengths
- Dedicated cardiac specialty focus rather than a general hospital environment — relevant if you want a facility built entirely around cardiac care
- Extraordinarily high surgical volume translating into deep surgeon and team experience
- JCI and NABH dual accreditation
- Strong published outcomes data for bypass and valve procedures specifically
Things to Consider
- As a cardiac-focused institute, capability for unrelated procedures is more limited than a full general hospital — check whether your specific need is served by this facility or a different Fortis campus
- New Delhi's air quality, particularly in winter months, is a genuine consideration for cardiac and respiratory patients planning extended recovery stays
- High demand means booking senior consultants specifically requires advance planning
How We Verified This Clinic
This profile is compiled from publicly available accreditation records, InterHealthTour's own partnership due diligence (facility inspection, credential verification, complaint history review), and verified patient reviews collected through completed bookings on our platform. We do not accept payment for positive coverage — see our How We Earn policy.
Sample Procedure Pricing
| Procedure | Typical Price Range |
|---|---|
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | $5,500-9,000 |
| Heart Valve Replacement | $7,500-13,000 |
| Angioplasty with Stenting | $3,500-6,500 |
| Cardiac Health Screening | $300-700 |
Prices are indicative ranges based on quotes collected as of Q1 2025 and vary by individual case complexity. Request a personalised quote for an exact figure.
Your Patient Journey at This Hospital
Given Fortis Escorts' cardiac specialty focus, the pre-arrival process centres heavily on cardiology-specific documentation — angiography, echocardiogram, and stress test results reviewed remotely before your treatment plan and surgeon are confirmed. Most bypass and valve surgery patients plan a 3-4 week stay in New Delhi, covering surgery, initial ICU and ward recovery, and a period of monitored recovery before medical clearance to fly home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Doctors at This Hospital
A selection of specialists treating international patients at this facility — ask your coordinator to confirm your specific treating physician during consultation.
Dr. Rajiv Kumar
Senior Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Over 5,400 cardiac surgical cases across bypass, valve replacement, and complex revision procedures. Serves as one of InterHealthTour's named medical advisory contributors for cardiac surgery content and patient guidance.
Dr. Anjali Sharma
Consultant Cardiologist
Specialises in non-surgical cardiac intervention and pre-operative risk assessment for complex cardiac cases, working closely with the surgical team on treatment planning.
What Patients Say
“Dr. Kumar's experience was immediately apparent in how he explained the risks and the surgical plan. The cardiac-specific focus of this hospital meant every aspect of my stay, from nursing to physio, was built around cardiac recovery specifically.”
“The speed from initial consultation to treatment was remarkable — cardiac assessment and stenting completed within two weeks of my first enquiry, at a fraction of what the same procedure would have cost me elsewhere.”
Booking and Insurance Notes
Given the cardiac-specific focus of this hospital, our coordination team ensures your full cardiology workup — angiography, echocardiogram, ECG — reaches the treating specialist well before your consultation, which helps produce a more accurate initial assessment and quote. We recommend cardiac-specific medical tourism insurance with appropriate evacuation coverage given the nature of procedures typically performed here.
Our Assessment
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute's exclusively cardiac focus and extraordinary surgical volume make it one of the most specialised options in this entire guide. For patients whose primary need is cardiac surgery specifically, that concentrated expertise is a genuine advantage over more general hospitals — just confirm any non-cardiac needs are addressed through a different facility in the wider Fortis network or elsewhere.
Before booking, request your named surgeon's specific annual case volume in your exact procedure, and confirm in writing whether ICU days beyond the standard package are included or charged separately.
Accreditation verification: Fortis Escorts' dual JCI and NABH accreditation status can be independently confirmed through both organisations' public records, providing two independent layers of quality verification for prospective international patients.
This profile was last reviewed and updated by InterHealthTour's medical advisory board in Q1 2025, reflecting current accreditation status and pricing data collected directly from Fortis Escorts Heart Institute.
Patients considering this hospital should note it is one of two major Fortis cardiac centres in India — confirm you are being quoted for the New Delhi Escorts flagship specifically if that is your preference.