About
Dr Talwar has made many pioneering contributions in the field of cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology. He was the first to implant and introduce the Implantable Cardioverter and Defibrillator (ICD) therapy in India and South Asia region that was recorded in the LIMCA Book of World Records (1997). He is also the first to introduce CRT (Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy) in India in 2000. With over 40 years of clinical experience in cardiology, Dr Talwar has expertise and in-depth knowledge of diagnosis, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation for varied cardiac ailments.
He has contributed more than 200 articles and 270 abstracts in national and international journals of repute. He has also contributed chapters in 15 national and international books. In 2006, Dr Talwar was honoured with Padma Bhushan, the country's third highest civilian award by the Government of India for his contributions in the field of Medicine.
"Dr Talwar represents the clinical, academic and leadership qualities that Max Healthcare is based on," said Dr Ajay Bakshi, MD and CEO, Max Healthcare. "We are confident that with Dr Talwar's joining, we will further elevate the standards of cardiac care at Max." Dr Talwar said, "I have already been working closely with Max Hospitals in Mohali and Bathinda and can vouch for the single minded focus on patient care. Through its dedicated efforts towards achieving medical and service excellence, Max Healthcare has become the care provider of first choice for the residents of North India." "My focus will be to further strengthen the cardiology programme at Max Healthcare, through sustained efforts in the area of medical quality, research and the latest developments in the field of cardiology," said Dr Talwar.
He added, "There are an estimated 45 million patients of coronary artery disease in India. Heart disease in India occurs 10 to 15 years earlier than in other countries. An increasing number of young Indians are falling prey to coronary artery disease and with millions hooked to a roller-coaster lifestyle; the future looks even more grim. At Max Healthcare, my endeavour would be to provide international standard cardiac care to the patients."
Dr Talwar is a graduate of Government Medical College, Patiala and did his MD (Medicine) and DM (Cardiology) from PGIMER Chandigarh. After working as a consultant in PGIMER for about three years, he joined the faculty of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. He rose to become professor (1992) and head of cardiology in AIIMS. In April 2004, he came back to PGIMER as director of the institute and professor and head of its cardiology department.
Work Experience:
- Clinical experience of more than 40 years
- Director, Professor & Head of Department of Cardiology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh
- Former Professor & Head, Department of Cardiology, AIIMS, New Delhi
Education & Training:
- MBBS, Punjabi University, Patiala
- MD (Medicine), Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh
- DM (Cardiology), Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh
- DSc (Hon CAUSA), NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada, AP
- Fellow, National Academy of Medical Sciences (FAMS)
- Fellow, Indian National Science Academy (FNA)
- Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC)
Awards Information:
- Awarded Padma Bhushan in 2006
- First to implant and introduce implantable Cardioverter & Defibrillator (ICD) Therapy in India and South Asian region in 1995
- Featured in LIMCA Book of World Records in 1997 for introducing ICD therapy in India & South Asian region
- First to introduce CRT therapy in India in 2000
- Recipient of various ICMR and other National Societies Award for contribution in the field of Cardiology
Specialty Interest
- Coronary Angiogram
- Renal Angiogram
- Cerebral Angiogram
- Peripheral Angiogram
- PTCA-Percutaneous Transluminal
- Coronary Angioplasty
- Peripheral Angioplasty
- Aortic Stent Grafting
- EPS-Electrophysiological
- Radiofrequency Ablation
- PPI-Permanent Pacemaker Implant - Single Chamber
- IVC Filter
- Biventricular Pacing
- AICD
- TPI
- PTMC
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