Dr. Nikhil Kumar

Interventional Cardiology & Structural Heart

Experience: 30 Years
Hospital: Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI)
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Director – Cardiology

Dr. Nikhil Kumar is a highly distinguished Interventional Cardiologist with over 30 years of clinical experience. A former Director of Cardiology at the Army Hospital (Research & Referral) in New Delhi, he is recognized for his immense expertise in complex coronary interventions, heart failure management, and structural heart diseases. He has been a pioneer in introducing advanced cardiac imaging and “no-stitch” valve therapies to some of India’s most prestigious medical institutions.

Dr. Nikhil Kumar is celebrated for his disciplined approach to cardiac care and his role in advancing interventional cardiology in both the military and private sectors.

Army Hospital (R&R) Leadership: Before transitioning to private practice, Dr. Kumar led the cardiology department at the Army Hospital (Research & Referral), the apex medical institute of the Indian Armed Forces. His tenure was marked by handling high-complexity cases for the nation’s top officials and veterans.
Master of Complex Coronary PCI: He is an expert in Complex Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCI). He specializes in opening difficult blockages using advanced techniques like Rotablation and imaging-guided stenting (IVUS and OCT) to ensure long-term vessel health.
Structural Heart & Valve Expert: Dr. Kumar is a leading practitioner of TAVI/TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation). He provides international patients with a non-surgical alternative to heart valve replacement, significantly reducing recovery time and surgical risk.
Academic & Professional Excellence: He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI), ensuring his practice stays at the forefront of global cardiology standards.

Dr. Kumar specializes in treating adult heart conditions with a focus on minimally invasive and device-based therapies.

Conditions & Diseases Treated:

Coronary Artery Disease: Acute heart attacks, multi-vessel blockages, and complex lesions.
Heart Failure: Management of weak heart muscles and fluid retention.
Heart Valve Diseases: Aortic stenosis and Mitral valve disorders.
Cardiac Arrhythmias: Irregular or slow heartbeats.
Peripheral Vascular Disease: Blockages in the arteries of the legs and kidneys.

Specialized Interventional Procedures:

Complex Angioplasty (PCI): Including Left Main interventions and Chronic Total Occlusions (CTO).
TAVI / TAVR: Non-surgical, catheter-based heart valve replacement.
Advanced Cardiac Imaging: Utilizing IVUS (Intravascular Ultrasound) and OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) for precision stenting.
Device Implantation: High-precision placement of Pacemakers, ICDs, and CRT devices for heart failure.
Balloon Valvoplasty: Non-surgical widening of narrowed heart valves.
Peripheral Interventions: Angioplasty and stenting for carotid and renal arteries.

Director: Cardiology, Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI), Gurugram (Present).
Director & Head: Cardiology, Metro Hospital, Noida.
Director & Head: Cardiology, Army Hospital (Research & Referral), New Delhi.
Senior Consultant: Cardiology at various Command Hospitals of the Indian Army.

MBBS: From a premier medical institution in India.
MD (Medicine): Advanced postgraduate training in internal medicine.
DM (Cardiology): Super-specialization from a top-tier national medical institute.
Fellowships: FACC (USA) and FSCAI (USA).

Hospital

Fortis Memorial Research Institute

Delhi-NCR

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