Dr. Jnanesh Thacker is a highly qualified doctor with extensive training and experience in various fields of medicine. He has an MBBS degree, as well as an MS in General Surgery and an MCH in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (CTVS). Dr. Thacker is a specialist in the field of lung and heart transplantations, with a focus on minimally invasive procedures. He is renowned for performing the first double lung transplantation in India in 2013, demonstrating his expertise and dedication to the field. Additionally, he specializes in assist devices, which are used to support patients with heart or lung problems. With his extensive qualifications and experience, Dr. Jnanesh Thacker is a highly respected and sought-after medical professional in his field. Patients can trust in his expertise and receive high-quality care under his guidance.

Achievements :

• First Indian to get successful Lung Transplantation in India in 2022
• First Double Lung Transplantation in India in 2013
• First successful Minimally Invasive Lung Transplant 2013
• First successful double Lung Transplantation in a teaching hospital in India in 2017
• Cover Story on the official publication of Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA, ‘Most frequent flier’ in CAPSULE magazine in 2008
• Best Citizen Award for outstanding services rendered as a Heart Surgeon in Bombay, W. Gresh & V. Gandhi Foundation, Bombay, India, May 2004
• Jain Zalawadi Trust, Ghatkopar, Bombay, India, 2002-2003
• Jain Seva Samiti, Gandhidham, Kutch, India, 2000-2002
• Managing Trustee, Dedication Educational & Medical Trust, Charity Commissioner, Bombay, India, 1998-2002
• Appreciation Award from the Health Minister of Tamil Nadu, Performed Successful Heart & Lung Transplantation in the South and West Zones, Mahavir Heart Foundation Award, 1996-1998.
• Presently Program and Surgical Director -Heart and Lung transplantation at Yashoda Hospital , Hyderabad

Specialist in :

• Minimally invasive Lung Transplantation
• Heart & Lung Transplantation
• Assist Devices