Dr. Praveen Chandra

Dr. Praveen Chandra, a renowned Indian cardiologist and Chairman of Interventional Cardiology at Medanta Medicity in Gurgaon, is celebrated for his pioneering work in angioplasty and advanced cardiac interventions. He was honored with the Padma Shri in 2016 for his contributions to medicine. Dr. Chandra’s extensive experience includes roles as Director of the Cardiac Cath Lab & Acute MI Services at Max Healthcare and Consultant Cardiologist at Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi. An active member of several prestigious societies, including the Endovascular Intervention Society of India, he has contributed significantly to international cardiology conferences and authored around 100 publications in reputable medical journals.
Dr. Chandra’s groundbreaking work includes performing India’s first percutaneous aortic valve implantation and mitral valve repair, along with introducing innovative devices like the AngioJet Thrombectomy and Bioabsorbable stents. His advancements in non-surgical interventions have greatly impacted cardiac care in India, particularly for valvular heart disease.

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