Dr. Viveka Kumar

Interventional Cardiology & Cardiac Electrophysiology

Experience: 32 Years
Hospital: Max Super Speciality Hospital , Saket
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Vice Chairman & Chief of Cath Labs (Pan Max) – Cardiac Sciences

Dr. Viveka Kumar is a titan in the field of Cardiology with over 32 years of clinical and research mastery. He serves as the Principal Director and Chief of Cath Labs across all Max Hospitals, making him one of the most influential interventional cardiologists in the nation. He is globally recognized for holding the record for the maximum number of leadless pacemaker and AICD implants in India. A pioneer in “scar-less” heart solutions, he specializes in complex structural heart interventions and is a renowned international proctor for advanced cardiac technologies.

Dr. Viveka Kumar is celebrated for his technical mastery and for introducing life-saving cardiac innovations to the Indian healthcare landscape.

National Record Holder: He holds the distinct honor of performing the first subcutaneous AICD implantation in India. His volume of over 7,500 complex angioplasties and 50,000+ total cardiac interventions places him among the most experienced specialists globally.
Structural Heart Visionary: Dr. Kumar is an elite expert in TAVI/TAVR (Non-surgical valve replacement) and MitraClip procedures. He provides a vital lifeline for high-risk patients who cannot undergo traditional open-heart surgery.
Global Proctor & Mentor: He is a certified international proctor for several advanced technologies, including Micra (Leadless Pacemaker), Rotablation, and OCT/IVUS imaging. He actively trains cardiologists from across the globe in these precision techniques.
Elite Training: Beyond his Indian super-specialization, he holds advanced fellowships from St. George’s Hospital, London, and Southampton University Hospital, UK, ensuring his practice meets the highest international safety standards.

Dr. Kumar specializes in the intersection of structural heart repair and complex electrical rhythm management.

Conditions & Diseases Treated:

Coronary Artery Disease: Multi-vessel blockages, Left Main disease, and calcified lesions.
Heart Rhythm Disorders: Atrial Fibrillation (AFib), Bradycardia, and Ventricular Tachycardia.
Valvular Heart Disease: Severe Aortic Stenosis and Mitral Regurgitation.
Structural Heart Defects: ASD, VSD, and PFO (holes in the heart).
Advanced Heart Failure: Requiring mechanical support or resynchronization therapy.

Specialized Interventional Procedures:

Leadless Pacemaker (Micra): The world’s smallest pacemaker, implanted without wires or a surgical pocket.
TAVI / TAVR: Transcatheter valve replacement for high-risk elderly patients.
Complex Angioplasty (PCI): Utilizing Rotablation, IVL, and high-definition imaging (OCT/IVUS).
Subcutaneous ICD (S-ICD): Advanced protection against sudden cardiac arrest without touching the heart or blood vessels.
MitraClip & TMVR: Minimally invasive repair and replacement of the mitral valve.
LAA Occlusion: A specialized procedure to prevent strokes in patients with AFib who cannot take blood thinners.

Dr. Kumar’s career is marked by leadership roles at premier medical institutions:

Principal Director & Chief of Cath Labs: Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket (Current).
Director of Cath Lab: Max Healthcare, New Delhi.
NHS Fellow: Trained at St. George Hospital and Southampton University Hospital, UK, focusing on advanced EP and interventions.
Specialist Interventional Cardiologist: Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS), Kochi (1999–2003).

Awards & Recognitions

His contributions to cardiology have earned him several prestigious national and international accolades:

Chikitsa Ratna Award: Awarded by the Delhi Medical Association.
Vidya Ratna Award: For excellence in medical education and practice.
Mithila Samman: Presented by the late Shri Arun Jaitley for outstanding service.
International Award of Excellence in Cardiology: Awarded in Mysore for his global contributions.
Lifetime Achievement Award: Conferred by the Gastric Society of India.

DM (Cardiology): GSVM Medical College (LPS Institute of Cardiology), Kanpur.
MD (Internal Medicine): Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University (IMS-BHU).
MBBS: Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University (IMS-BHU).
Fellowships: FACC (USA), FESC (Europe), FSCAI (USA), and FRCP (Edinburgh).

Hospital

Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket

Delhi-NCR

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