Dr. Nikhil Kumar
- Specialist : Interventional Cardiologist
- Experience: 41+ years of experience.
- Current Position :
Education :
- MBBS, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune
- MD, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune
- DM, P.G.I.M.E.R., Chandigarh
Experience:
- Director (Cardiology), Metro Group of Hospitals, New Delhi: Leading the cardiology department and overseeing advanced cardiovascular care.
- Consultant (Cardiology), Apex Superspeciality Hospital of the Indian Army: Providing specialized cardiology services at one of the top super-specialty hospitals in the Indian Army.
- Professor and Head (Cardiology), Army Hospital Research and Referral, New Delhi: Leading the Cardiology Department at the apex hospital of the Indian Army, contributing to academic and clinical excellence.
Specialties:
- Rotational Atherectomy (Rotablation): A specialized technique for treating complex coronary blockages by removing hard plaque buildup.
- Pacemaker and AICD Implantations: Expertise in implanting pacemakers and Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (AICD) for managing heart rhythm disorders.
- Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT): Providing advanced treatment for heart failure through pacemaker technology to coordinate heartbeats and improve function.
- Renal, Peripheral, and Carotid Angioplasty and Stenting: Performing angioplasty and stenting to treat blockages in renal arteries, peripheral vessels, and carotid arteries.
Achievements and Awards:
- General Officer Commanding in Chief’s Commendation
- Chief of Army Staff’s Commendation
Memberships:
- Indian Heart Rhythm Society (IHRS)
- Endovascular Society of India (ESI)
- Cardiological Society of India (CSI)
- Indian College of Cardiology (ICC)
