Awards & Achievements

Global Recognition & Distinctions

Honoured as the “Father of Modern Interventional Cardiology in India” by the American Association of Cardiologists of Indian Origin (AACIO), 2022.
Invited to present at the FDA Panel in Washington DC on Absorb Bioresorbable Stent technology, becoming one of the first Indian cardiologists to receive this distinction.
Awarded the Current Luminary Award & Master of Interventional Academy of America at the C3 Conference, USA, 2017.
Received the Andreas Gruentzig Award for contribution to angioplasty research, development, and training in India.

Landmark Medical Achievements

Performed one of the highest numbers of angiographies and angioplasties in the Asia-Pacific region, recognized by the Limca Book of Records.
Pioneer of advanced angioplasty, TAVR, and structural heart interventions in India and the Asia-Pacific region.
Trained over 500 cardiologists from India and abroad in advanced interventional cardiology techniques.

Leadership & Global Positions

Former President of the Cardiological Society of India.
Former President of the Asian Pacific Society of Interventional Cardiology.
Chairman of Fortis Escorts Heart Institute and Chairman of the Fortis Healthcare Medical Council.
International faculty and invited speaker at leading global cardiology platforms including TCT, EuroPCR, SCAI, AsiaPCR, and PCR London Valves.

Academic & Research Excellence

Published over 600 scientific papers in leading national and international medical journals.
Contributor and editor for multiple international cardiology textbooks and journals.
Served on editorial boards of globally recognized cardiology journals including EuroIntervention, JSCAI, Indian Heart Journal, and Heart International.

National Honors & Awards

Padma Bhushan (2015) – Awarded by the President of India
Padma Shri (2003) – Awarded by the President of India
Dr. B.C. Roy National Award (2017) – India’s highest medical honour for “Eminent Medical Person
World Icon of the Century in Cardiology
Recognized among the 100 Most Notable Alumni of Aligarh Muslim University

International Awards

Leadership & Academic Achievements

Chairman – Fortis Escorts Heart Institute
Chairman – Fortis Healthcare Medical Council
Former President – Cardiological Society of India
Former President – Asian Pacific Society of Interventional Cardiology (APSIC)
Adjunct Professor of Cardiology – J.N. Medical College, AMU
Adjunct Professor – National Board of Examinations (NBE)

Honorary Doctorates

Banaras Hindu University – D.Sc. (1998)
Teerthanker Mahaveer University – D.Sc. (2012)
Jamia Millia Islamia – D.Litt. (2012)
Amity University – D.Sc. (2012)
Aligarh Muslim University – D.Sc. (2016)
Shiv Nadar University – D.Sc. (2019)"

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