Fortis Escorts Heart Institute

About Fortis Escorts Heart Institute

Fortis Escorts Heart Institute (FEHI), founded in 1988 as Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre, is located on Okhla Road in Sarita Vihar, New Delhi. It was acquired by the Fortis Healthcare group in 2005 and has since operated as the flagship cardiac hospital of Fortis Healthcare. With 310 beds, FEHI is recognised as the largest private cardiac hospital in the Asia-Pacific region and treats patients from more than 75 countries.

Over more than three decades, FEHI has built one of the most extensive cardiac case records in India, including over 173,000 coronary angiographies, 53,000 angioplasties, and 80,000 bypass surgeries. The institute holds JCI accreditation, maintained continuously since 2010, alongside NABH and NABL accreditation, and delivers care through four dedicated Centres of Excellence supported by sub-specialty teams and integrated diagnostic infrastructure.

FEHI is known nationally for a series of cardiac firsts, including India's first Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI), MitraClip procedure, Impella-supported complex angioplasty, HIS bundle pacing, and Extra Cardiac Fontan procedure. The hospital manages more than 14,500 admissions and 7,200 emergency procedures each year, supported by over 200 cardiac specialists and around 1,600 employees.

Medical Services and Specialties

Adult and Paediatric Cardiology

FEHI's cardiac sciences programme covers adult and paediatric cardiology, complex angioplasty, TAVR, LVAD implantation, heart transplantation, Bentall procedures, valve replacement, electrophysiology, and minimally invasive cardiac surgery.

Cardiac Surgery

The institute performs cardiac bypass surgery with a strong track record, including totally endoscopic CABG using the Da Vinci Xi Robotic Surgical System, across 15 modular cardiac operation theatres with laminar airflow systems.

Interventional and Non-Invasive Cardiology

FEHI offers a full range of interventional procedures backed by 5 cardiac catheterisation labs, alongside comprehensive non-invasive cardiology diagnostics.

Paediatric Cardiac Surgery

A dedicated 40-bed paediatric cardiac ICU supports one of India's leading paediatric cardiac surgery programmes, treating complex congenital heart conditions.

Liver and Digestive Diseases

The Fortis Escorts Liver and Digestive Diseases Institute provides hepatology, gastroenterology, pancreatic care, and complex liver transplants, including the first autologous liver transplant performed in North India.

Kidney and Urology

The Fortis Escorts Kidney and Urology Institute offers nephrology, dialysis, renal transplant, and urology services alongside the hospital's core cardiac programme.

Heart Failure and Vascular Surgery

Dedicated Centres of Excellence manage heart failure and vascular surgery, including LVAD support and complex vascular interventions.

Emergency and Critical Care

A 24x7 Heart Command Centre and Fortis Escorts Heart Alert Service provide expert ECG interpretation and rapid emergency cardiac response, backed by Adult Cardiac (50-bed), Paediatric Cardiac (40-bed), post-transplant, CCU, and ECMO-capable ICUs.

Advanced Diagnostic Services

FEHI is equipped with 5 cardiac catheterisation labs, Dual CT scan technology, advanced non-invasive cardiac imaging, and NABL-accredited laboratories covering nuclear medicine, radiology, biochemistry, haematology, transfusion medicine, and microbiology.

International Patient Services

FEHI treats patients from over 75 countries, supported by dedicated international patient coordination for consultations, treatment planning, and follow-up care throughout the treatment journey.

Why Choose Fortis Escorts Heart Institute?

• Asia-Pacific's largest private cardiac hospital
• JCI accredited continuously since 2010, plus NABH and NABL
• India's first TAVI, MitraClip, and HIS bundle pacing procedures
• Over 80,000 bypass surgeries and 53,000 angioplasties performed
• 4 dedicated Centres of Excellence in cardiac and allied specialities
• Dedicated paediatric cardiac programme with a 40-bed paediatric cardiac ICU
• 24x7 Heart Command Centre for emergency cardiac response

Comprehensive Cardiac Care Under One Roof

Fortis Escorts Heart Institute combines adult and paediatric cardiology, cardiac surgery, heart failure management, and allied liver, kidney and urology services within a single specialised campus, giving patients access to one of India's most experienced cardiac teams and technology platforms.