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Vib R. Kshettry, MD

Vib R. Kshettry, MD, is an MHIF researcher. His interests include valvular and aortic surgery, cardiac transplantation, coronary artery bypass and minimally invasive thoracic and cardiac procedures.
You can learn more about Dr. Kshettry's research focus on MHIF's Heart Surgery page.
Dr. Kshettry is also Director of cardiovascular surgery and a cardiovascular, thoracic and cardiac transplant surgeon at the Minneapolis Heart Institute® at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. He holds the position of Director for the Mechanical Cardiac Assist Program and the Cardiovascular Integrated Health Services at Minneapolis Heart Institute® at Abbott Northwestern Hospital.
Education and Training
Medical School:
Maharshi Dayanand University Medical College University Medical College, Rohtak, India
Maharshi Dayanand University Medical College University Medical College, Rohtak, India
Residency:
General surgery, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY
General surgery, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY
Cardiovascular, thoracic and transplantation, University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinic, Minneapolis
Fellowship:
University of Minnesota Hospitals, Minneapolis
Baylor University Medical Center, Waco, TX
University of Manchester Hospitals, Manchester, UK
Dr. Kshettry has published more than 90 manuscripts, book chapters, abstracts and surgical videos, and has participated in more than 30 laboratory and clinical research projects. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation, Minneapolis Heart Institute Cardiovascular Advisory Committee, Medical Student Mentoring Program-University of Minnesota, Thoracic Organ Transplant Advisory Committee-Abbott Northwestern Hospital, and Allina CV Quality Improvement Project Committee.
