Sudhir Srivastava, MD
Founder, Chairman and CEO - SS Innovations
Dr. Sudhir Srivastava is globally recognized as one of the foremost experts in robotic cardiac surgery, with an unmatched record of performing the largest number of robotic cardiac procedures worldwide. In July 2003, he co-founded Alliance Hospital LTD in Odessa, Texas, alongside ten other physicians, establishing it as a premier center for cardiovascular disease treatment. Dr. Srivastava served as the hospital's chairman for four years, during which he achieved numerous groundbreaking surgical milestones.
While at Alliance Hospital, Dr. Srivastava introduced pioneering techniques in cardiac surgery. He conducted the world's first single-vessel beating heart TECAB (Totally Endoscopic Coronary Artery Bypass) procedure in the United States. Building on this success, he further performed the world's first double and triple vessel TECAB surgeries on a beating heart, solidifying his reputation as a trailblazer in the field. Notably, during his tenure at the University of Chicago, Dr. Srivastava became the sole surgeon worldwide to successfully perform a quadruple vessel beating heart TECAB.
Dr. Srivastava remains an active member of esteemed professional societies such as the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, AATS (American Association for Thoracic Surgery), and the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery (ISMICS). Additionally, he is the founder of the Robotic Revascularization Society, underscoring his commitment to advancing the field of robotic-assisted surgery.
While his expertise and achievements have garnered international acclaim, Dr. Srivastava has a strong desire to share his knowledge and skills with others. He has undertaken the mission to provide training in minimally invasive techniques to all those who aspire to learn. Dr. Srivastava has personally trained hundreds of teams across the globe, continuously striving to enhance the field of robotic-assisted surgery.
In addition to his tireless dedication to advancing surgical science, Dr. Srivastava has achieved remarkable success as the founder, chairman, and CEO of SS Innovations. The company has pioneered the development of the SSi Mantra, an advanced, affordable, and accessible Surgical Robotic System that aims to provide gold standard healthcare to the underserved population of the world.
Under Dr. Srivastava's visionary leadership, SS Innovations has revolutionized surgical practices, enabling enhanced precision, efficiency, and improved patient outcomes. His unwavering commitment to innovation and accessibility has made the SSi Mantra and other technologies more widely available, transforming the landscape of surgical robotics and shaping the future of healthcare.
Through his exceptional accomplishments, both as a world-renowned surgeon and as the driving force behind SS Innovations, Dr. Sudhir Srivastava continues to leave an indelible mark on the field of robotic cardiac surgery and surgical science as a whole.