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
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