Best Cardiologists & Heart Surgeons in India

• Dr Rushikesh S Patil is a full-time Consultant interventional cardiologist at Dr L H Hiranandani Hospital, Powai.
• With more than 10 years of experience in interventional cardiology including of complex coronary interventions, valvular interventions and device therapies for heart failure and more, Dr Rushikesh is among the go-to cardiologist for patients suffering from cardiac ailments.
• Dr Rushikesh Patil has had the privilege of training at high volume centres in the field of interventional cardiology including at the prestigious King Edward Memorial Hospital.
• Academically Dr Rushikesh obtained his MD (Internal medicine) and subsequently DM (Cardiology) from renowned Seth G. S. Medical College.
• He was a gold medalist in Superspeciality exams held in the year 2013.
• He is also a member of the American College of cardiology, an associate fellow of the European Society of Cardiology and an affiliate member of SCAI (Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions).
• He has also published papers in indexed medical journals (national and international), contributed to book chapters in textbooks and actively participated in different cardiology trials.
• His areas of interest are complex coronary interventions including PAMI (Primary Angioplasty in Acute Myocardial Infarction)

• Dr S K Sinha is one of the leading Cardiac Surgeon In India.
• He has experience of over 30+ years & has performed more than 10,000 cases .
• Dr Sinha completed his MBBS from AFMC,Pune & his MS from Patna University.Following which he did his Mch from the famed PGIMER,Chandigerh.
• He has also done a course on Managing Healthcare Delivery from Harvard Business School, Boston.
• Dr Sinha is an active member of various renowned organizations like Life Member, Indian Association of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeons India & Life Member, Cardiological Society of India Founder member, Indian College of Cardiology IJCTS & Asian Annals, Peer Reviewer for various Cardiac Papers .
• His expertise lies in Operating Aortic Aneurysms and Managing Minimally Invasive Programme, Total Arterial Gratfs for CABG on Beating Heart.
• He can be followed at LinkedIn https://in.linkedin.com/in/dr-s-k-sinha-63a6817b.

• Dr. Sachin Hundekari is a renowned cardiologist based in Pune with 11 years of experience in the field of cardiology.
• He received his training at the prestigious KIMS Hospital & Research Center in Hyderabad and has practiced in various superspeciality hospitals in Hyderabad and Mumbai.
• For the past 3 years, he has been providing his services to various hospitals in Pune.
• With a compassionate approach to work, Dr. Hundekari takes a personalized approach to each patient case.
• He has presented several papers at national and international conferences.
• He is an expert in radial interventions, with experience and special focus in Angiograms, Coronary and Peripheral Angioplasties, pacemaker insertions, and more.
• He is specialized in performing radial diagnostic and therapeutic interventions and is interested in complex interventions.

Dr. Salman Salahuddin is a leading Interventional Cardiologist with 22 years of experience in the diagnosis and management of cardiovascular disorders. He specialises in the management of complex coronary interventions and peripheral vascular interventions. He is an expert in cardiac CT and MRI, ensuring early and accurate diagnosis. His diagnostic and interventional skills contribute to making Dr. Salman Salahuddin the best Interventional Cardiologist in Calicut. 

Why choose Dr. Salman Salahuddin?

• Extensive Experience: Dr. Salman Salahuddin has over two decades of experience in handling a range of cardiovascular procedures, including advanced cardiac imaging and complex interventions. 
• Skilled Cardiologist: He is highly skilled in complex coronary and peripheral vascular interventions, pacemaker implantation, CRT implantation, EVAR, TAVI, TEVAR, and ASD & PFO closure.
• Good Academician: His thorough knowledge of cardiology is evident through the numerous conference papers and chapters in textbooks that he has authored.
• Cardiac Imaging Specialist: His expertise in cardiac CT and MRI help in the timely and accurate diagnosis of an acute cardiac episode, ensuring early intervention and good prognosis. 
• Academic Training: Dr. Salman Salahuddin holds an MD in Internal Medicine and a DM in Cardiology. Additionally, he has also been awarded fellowships from the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP) and the European Society of Cardiology (FESC).

• Dr. Sameer Bhate is a well-known Cardiac Surgeon with over 20 years of professional expertise.
• He has performed more than 4000 Cardiac Surgeries.
• His interest lies in Redo Heart Surgery, Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery, Valve Replacement Surgery, Surgery for Aortic Aneurysm, Adult Congenital Cardiac Surgery, Heart & Lung Transplant and Ventricular Assist Devices ECMO.
• He is a member of the Cardiac Society of India, the Medical Council of India, the Delhi Medical Council, and the Indian Medical Association.
• Dr. Sameer Bhate graduated from Pune University with an MBBS (1994) and MCh (2002).
• He obtained his DNB (1998) in General Surgery and DNB (2002) in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• He has a Fellowship (2006) in Paediatric Cardiac Surgery at Westmead Children's Hospital, Sydney.
• He has another Fellowship (2008) in Adult & Paediatric Cardiac Surgery at Prince Of Wales & Sydney Children's Hospital.
• Dr. Sameer Bhate is the author of several publications and articles.

• One of the leading doctors in the field of Cardiology
• Certified by five American Boards - Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Echocardiography & Vascular Medicine
• Expertise in Interventional Cardiology & Endovascular Interventional procedures
• Member of the American College of Physicians, Member of American College of Cardiology, Member of American Heart Association and Lifetime Member of "Indian Federaration of Sports Medicine"

• Dr. Sandeep Thakkar has more than 15 years of expertise as an Interventional Cardiologist.
• He is a specialist in Non-Invasive Cardiology, Invasive Cardiology, Coronary Angiography, Peripheral Angiography, Coronary Angioplasty, Pacemaker Implantation and ICD Implantation.
• He is a member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) and the European Society of Cardiology.
• Dr. Sandeep Thakkar has completed his MBBS (2004) from Government Medical College, Amritsar.
• He has completed his MD (2009) from Government Medical College, Amritsar.
• He obtained DM (2013, Cardiology) from SMS College and Hospital, Jaipur.
• He is the author of various papers and publications.
• Dr. Sandeep Thakkar is well-versed in Hindi, Punjabi and English.

• Dr. Sandip Sardar is a well-known Cardiac surgeon based in Kolkata.
• He has more than 11 years of experience.
• Apart from hospital affiliations, He has been working actively in various fields.
• His area of expertise is in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Specially RIMA-LIMA -Y technique, Minimal Access CABG and Minimal access Valve Surgery.
• He earned His MCh in Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery and MBBS from The West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS), Kolkata.
• Dr. Sandip Sardar has Fellowship in Aesthetic Medicine from ilamed.

• Dr. Sanjay G. Gidhwani has been a proficient Interventional Cardiologist for more than 16 years.
• He excels in echocardiography, TMTs, Angiography, Simple and Complicated Angioplasties, Primary Angioplasties, Pacemakers, AICD Implantation, Peripheral angiography, IVC filter placement, and DVT thrombolysis.
• He is a member of the Maharashtra Medical Council and the Indian Medical Association.
• Dr. Sanjay G. Gidhwani gained his MBBS (2005) from MUHS, Nashik.
• He received his MD (2009) from V.S.S. Medical College.
• He obtained his DNB (2016) from the National Board Of Examination, New Delhi.
• Dr. Sanjay G. Gidhwani is the author of several publications and articles.

• With more than 20 years of expertise, renowned Cardiac Surgeon Dr. Sanjeev Rao is an expert in his field.
• He specializes in Coronary Angiograms and Coronary Interventions.
• He is a member of the Indian Association of Cardiovascular Surgeons, the Andhra Pradesh Medical Council and the Indian Medical Association.
• Dr. Sanjeev Rao gained his MS from Osmania General Hospital.
• He completed his MCh from AIIMS, New Delhi.

Dr. Sanjiv Kumar Kler is a highly distinguished and skilled Cardiologist with over 25 years of extensive medical experience, including a specialised focus on interventional cardiology. He has built a reputation for accurately diagnosing and managing complex cardiovascular conditions. 

Dr. Kler bridges a strong academic background in internal medicine with advanced training in high-end cardiac interventions. Known for his empathetic approach and patient-first philosophy, he consistently integrates the latest research and technological advancements to optimise clinical outcomes and enhance his patients' quality of life.

Why Choose Dr. Sanjiv Kumar Kler?

• Extensive Clinical Acumen: Having completed his medical graduation in 1999, Dr. Kler brings over two decades of comprehensive internal medicine and cardiology expertise to his practice.
• Advanced Interventional Proficiency: He is highly skilled in performing life-saving and complex procedures, including Primary PCI, Angioplasty (PTCA), and Coronary Angiography (CAG).
• Expert Device Implantation: Dr. Kler has verifiable expertise in the precise placement of permanent pacemakers (single- and dual-chamber) and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs) for rhythm management.
• Award-Winning Academic Excellence: His commitment to clinical research is highlighted by winning the Second Best Paper Award at the Cardiological Society of India (Kerala Chapter) Annual Conference.
• Compassionate Patient Care: Renowned for his meticulous diagnostic approach, he is highly recommended by his patients for delivering empathetic, personalised, and holistic cardiovascular treatments.

• With over 21 years of experience in the field of cardiac surgery, Dr. Sarita Rao is a renowned Senior Intervention Cardiologist in Indore.
• She has successfully performed over 20,000 cardiac procedures, making a significant impact in the medical field.
• Dr. Rao is known for her pioneering work and is the first female surgeon to have successfully conducted the Live TAAVI procedure in SARC countries.
• Her research works have been published in several national and international journals, showcasing her expertise and intellectual pursuits.
• In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Rao is dedicated to imparting her knowledge and expertise for the betterment of society.
• She actively participates in guest lectures, serves as a faculty member at various medical institutions, and presents her findings at seminars and conferences.
• Through her efforts, she aims to educate and inspire the next generation of medical professionals.