Padma Shree & Padma Bhushan Dr. Naresh Trehan is an eminent cardiologist instrumental in changing the scenario of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery in India. Dr. Naresh Trehan, who has been instrumental in setting up Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre, New Delhi, is Executive Director, Chief Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon and member of the Board of Governors, of this institute. He is also the Member and Honorary Consultant at various Institutes and hospitals in India and abroad. Dr. Trehan did his MBBS from KGMC, Lucknow and followed it with Diplomate, American Board of Surgery and Diplomate, American Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery.

Besides clinical work Dr. Trehan has keen interest in training, education and research programmes. He is giving post doctoral training of international standard to 12 surgeons at a point of time in the institute. He has already trained over 30 surgeons so far. In recognition of his contribution in the field of heart research & surgery, Dr. Naresh Trehan has been felicitated with various awards and honours including Padma Shri Award and Padma Bhushan Award.

Dr. Trehan is also the Director of Escorts Heart and Super Speciality Hospital Ltd.