In a groundbreaking medical achievement, Port Moresby General Hospital (PMGH) has successfully performed the Pacific region’s first-ever Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI), giving a 54-year-old patient a second chance at life.The historic procedure, conducted on March 3, 2025, was led by PMGH’s cardiology team in collaboration with Dr. Gurbhej Singh, an internationally trained expert in complex cardiac interventions. The patient, who had been twice rejected for open-heart surgery due to high risk, was suffering from severe aortic valve stenosis, a condition that had been silently stealing his breath and strength.

Using a minimally invasive approach, the team successfully replaced t…
Dr. Gurbhej Singh, the Head of the Department (HOD) of Cardiology at Christian Medical College & Hospital (CMC), Ludhiana, is a renowned interventional cardiologist known for his expertise in complex coronary and structural cardiac interventions. With prestigious fellowships from the American College of Cardiology (FACC), European Society of Cardiology (FESC), and Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI), he has played a pivotal role in advancing cardiac care in India and beyond.

Revolutionizing Heart Care, One Beat at a Time!”

This groundbreaking achievement puts Papua New Guinea (PNG) on the map for advanced cardiovascular care, marking a new era of innovation, expertise, and life-saving interventions for high-risk heart patients in the region.

“Mending Hearts, Saving Lives: Dr. Gurbhej Singh Leads the Future of Cardiac Care”

A visionary in interventional cardiology, Dr. Gurbhej Singh has transformed CMC Ludhiana into a center of excellence for advanced cardiac procedures. From minimally invasive …

Dr. Gurbhej Singh, the Head of the Department (HOD) of Cardiology at Christian Medical College & Hospital (CMC), Ludhiana, is a renowned interventional cardiologist known for his expertise in complex coronary and structural cardiac interventions. With prestigious fellowships from the American College of Cardiology (FACC), European Society of Cardiology (FESC), and Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI), he has played a pivotal role in advancing cardiac care in India and beyond.heart valve replacements to life-saving coronary interventions, his work has given countless patients a second chance at life.

“Dr. Gurbhej Singh: Revolutionizing Heart Care, One Beat at a Time!”

A visionary in interventional cardiology, Dr. Gurbhej Singh has transformed CMC Ludhiana into a center of excellence for advanced cardiac procedures. From minimally invasive heart valve replacements to life-saving coronary interventions, his work has given countless patients a second chance at life.

His recent historic achievement—performing the Pacific region’s first-ever Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) at PMGH—is a testament to his unparalleled skill and dedication. Dr. Singh’s contributions to the field are not just redefining heart care but also setting new benchmarks in medical innovation.

With a heart that beats for healing and hands that mend the broken, Dr. Gurbhej Singh is truly a guardian of life, one heartbeat at a time.

   “Fixing Hearts, Fueling Dreams

   Dr. Gurbhej Singh Leads the Way!”