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Dr. Ashok Seth – Interventional Cardiologist & Chair, Cardiac Sciences
- Current Positions:
- Chairman of Cardiac Sciences at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi
- Chair of the Fortis Healthcare Medical Council
- Adjunct Professor of Cardiology at JN Medical College, Aligarh
- Experience & Expertise:
- Over 40 years of experience in interventional cardiology
- Has performed more than 60,000 angiographies and over 25,000 angioplasties
- Holds a record in the LIMCA Book of Records for the highest number of interventional procedures in India
- Pioneering Contributions:
- First in the Asia-Pacific region to perform angioscopy and directional atherectomy
- Introduced advanced technologies such as laser myocardial revascularization, Impella-supported angioplasty, TAVI, and bioresorbable scaffolds in India
- Educational Qualifications:
- MBBS from Aligarh Muslim University
- MRCP (UK)
- FRCP from London, Edinburgh, and Ireland
- Fellowships from leading global cardiology societies
- Awarded multiple honorary doctorates (DSc and D.Litt) for contributions to medicine
- Major Awards & Honors:
- Padma Shri (2003)
- Padma Bhushan (2015)
- B.C. Roy National Award (2017)
- International recognitions including the Order of Isabella the Catholic (Spain) and Mason Sones Award (USA)
- Numerous lifetime achievement awards from prestigious medical associations worldwide
- Research & Academic Contributions:
- Authored over 250 research papers and contributed to several cardiology textbooks
- Active faculty at global medical conferences
- Has trained more than 500 cardiologists in advanced interventional techniques
- Professional Affiliations:
- President of the Asia-Pacific Society of Interventional Cardiology
- Past President of the Cardiological Society of India
- Member and board leader in various global cardiology organizations
- Clinical Focus:
- Specializes in high-risk coronary interventions
- Expert in structural heart disease procedures such as TAVI and MitraClip
- Performs complex peripheral interventions, including carotid and renal angioplasties
- Reputation:
- Widely recognized as one of India’s top cardiologists
- Known for blending cutting-edge technology with compassionate care
- Trusted by patients both in India and internationally