Dr. Nikhil Kumar

About
Dr. Nikhil Kumar, MD (Medicine), DM (Cardiology) is an all-round Cardiologist with extensive experience in Interventional, Non-invasive and Preventive and Clinical Cardiology. He has expertise in Complex Coronary Angioplasty including Rotational Atherectomy (Rotablation), Valvuloplasty, Device Closure of Shunt Lesions, Pacemaker and AICD implantations, Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy and Renal, Peripheral and Carotid Angioplasty and Stenting. He has wide ranging academic, administrative and professional experience as Professor and Head of the Cardiology Department in Army Hospital Research and Referral, New Delhi, the apex super-speciality hospital of the Indian Army. Director Cardiology at the Metro Group of Hospitals, New Delhi and Director Cardiology, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon.

Work Experience:
    Director, Cardiology Fortis Memorial Research Institute
    Professor & Head, Cardiology Army Hospital R & R, New Delhi
    Director, Cardiology Metro Group of Hospitals, New Delhi

Professional Memberships:
    Member of Cardiological Society of India
    Member The Indian College of Cardiology
    Member of Endovascular Society of India
    Member of Indian Heart Rhythm Society

Speciality Interests:
    Dr. Kumar has special interest and expertise in Complex Coronary Angioplasty, Valvuloplasty, Device Closure of Shunt Lesions, Pacemaker and AICD implantations, Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy and Renal, Peripheral and Carotid Angioplasty and Stenting
    CRT-D Implantation
    Heart Failure Therapy.
    Noninvasive & Clinical Cardiology Critical care Cardiology
    Teaching & Training of Junior Doctors.

Awards and Honours:
    Awarded as the General Officer Commanding in Chief's Commendation and the Chief of Army Staff's Commendation for meritorious service in 2001 and 2006.

Research Experience :
    He has many publications in National & International journals to his credit. He actively participates in Conferences and CMEs in India and abroad presenting a variety of challenging cases.

Qualification:
MBBS, MD(Medicine), DM (Cardiology