Mumbai, 9th October 2025: In a remarkable demonstration of coordination, expertise, and compassion, cardiac specialists at Fortis Hospital, Mulund successfully performed a heart transplant on a 58-year-old ex-Indian Army serviceman from Ahmednagar, giving him a new lease on life. The surgery, performed on Oct 8th 2025, was led by Dr. Satish Javali, Senior Consultant – CardioThoracic Surgery, Fortis Hospital, Mulund and his multidisciplinary transplant team. This milestone marks Mumbai’s 42nd organ donation and 15th heart transplant of 2025, reaffirming the city’s growing culture of organ donation and the collective effort of healthcare institutions, Zonal Transplant Coordination Centre (ZTCC), Mumbai, civil departments, and donor families.
The recipient, was diagnosed with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction in October 2023. Despite multiple treatment efforts, his condition deteriorated, and he was listed for transplant on April 2024. The donor, a 39-year-old male, had suffered a fatal head injury, and his family’s courageous decision to donate his organs — including the heart, liver, kidneys, lungs, intestine, and pancreas — brought hope to several patients across Mumbai. The consent for donation was given by the donor’s mother, brother, and sister-in-law. The donor heart was transported from a city hospital to Fortis Mulund through a green corridor in just 28 minutes, ensuring the organ’s viability and timely transplantation.
Commenting on the successful transplant, Dr. Vishal Beri, Facility Director, Fortis Hospital, Mulund, said, “This successful transplant underscores the power of collaboration — between hospitals, Traffic personnel, and above all, the donor’s family who made an extraordinary decision during their time of grief. With this transplant our team continues to set benchmarks in advanced cardiac care, deliveringexceptional outcomes, giving every patient a second chance.We are proud to have restored hope to an Indian Army family that has itself dedicated its life to serving the nation.”
Lead transplant surgeon Dr. Satish Javali, Senior Consultant – CardioThoracic Surgery, Fortis Hospital, Mulund, added, “With the patient experiencing end-stage heart failure, we were running against time. The availability of a suitable & matching donor heart and the efficient green corridor were crucial to the success of this lifesaving transplant. Post-surgery, the patient is stable and under close monitoring in the Cardiac ICU. The road to recovery will be gradual, but the outcome has been very encouraging.”
Fortis Hospital, Mulund, continues to be one of India’s leading centres for cardiac and multi-organ transplants, performing numerous successful heart, liver, and kidney transplants in recent years. The hospital’s advanced infrastructure, experienced surgical teams, and integrated post-transplant care have made it a national referral centre for patients with complex cardiac conditions.
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About Fortis Healthcare Limited:
Fortis Healthcare Limited is a leading integrated healthcare delivery service provider in India. The healthcare verticals of the company primarily comprise hospitals, diagnostics, and day care specialty facilities. Currently, the company operates 33 healthcare facilities (including JVs and O&M facilities) across 11 states. The Company’s network comprises over 5,700 operational beds (including O&M beds) and 400 diagnostics labs.