Dr. Nikhil Kumar is a highly experienced Senior Director of Cardiology based in Gurgaon, India, with extensive expertise in interventional, non-invasive, preventive, and clinical cardiology. With a distinguished career spanning over several decades, he specializes in complex procedures such as rotational atherectomy (rotablation), valvuloplasty, device closure of shunt lesions, pacemaker and AICD implantations, cardiac resynchronization therapy, and renal, peripheral, and carotid angioplasty and stenting. Dr. Kumar’s leadership roles at prestigious institutions like the Army Hospital Research and Referral, Metro Group of Hospitals, and Fortis Memorial Research Institute underscore his commitment to delivering world-class cardiac care to patients from India and abroad.

Experience Overview

• Over several decades of extensive experience in cardiology, including interventional, non-invasive, preventive, and clinical cardiology.
• Served as Professor and Head of Cardiology at Army Hospital Research and Referral, New Delhi — the apex super-speciality hospital of the Indian Army.
• Held leadership roles as Director of Cardiology at Metro Group of Hospitals, New Delhi, and Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon.
• Expertise in complex cardiac procedures such as rotational atherectomy (rotablation), valvuloplasty, device closure of shunt lesions, pacemaker and AICD implantation, and cardiac resynchronization therapy.
• Skilled in renal, peripheral, and carotid angioplasty and stenting, providing comprehensive vascular care.
• Proven academic and administrative experience, contributing to training and mentoring future cardiologists.
• Committed to delivering advanced, patient-centric cardiac care to both domestic and international patients.

Professional Memberships

• Active member of leading national and international cardiology societies.
• Engaged in continuous professional development and knowledge exchange.

Awards and Honors

• Recipient of the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief’s Commendation (2001).
• Awarded the Chief of Army Staff’s Commendation (2006) for meritorious service.

Specialty Interests

• Complex interventional cardiology: rotational atherectomy (rotablation), valvuloplasty, device closure of shunt lesions.
• Device implantations: pacemaker and AICD.
• Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT).
• Renal, peripheral, and carotid angioplasty and stenting.
• Preventive and clinical cardiology.

Languages Spoken

• Fluent in English, ensuring clear and effective communication with international patients.
• Supported by professional medical interpreters to assist patients speaking other languages, ensuring seamless and comprehensive care.