Dr. Praveen Chandra

About Doctor

Currently associated as Chairman with Division of Interventional Cardiology at Medanta, The Medicity Gurgaon Dr. Praveen Chandra is a leading Cardiologist and Chairman of Interventional Cardiology at Medanta - The Medicity, Gurgaon, India Performs over 2500 diagnostic procedures and 2000 percutaneous interventions (including valvuloplasty) each year Awarded with the prestigious Padma Shri Award, the fourth highest civilian Award in India, by the Hon'ble President of India in 2016, for exemplary work in the field of Medicine. He completed his MBBS and MS from King George's Medical College Lucknow in 1985 and 1989 respectively. He is a fellow of Endovascular Intervention Society of India and the Asia-Pacific Society of Interventional Cardiology as well as Endovascular Intervention Society of India and the Asia-Pacific Society of Interventional Cardiology Recognized as one of the leaders in the country and is proficient in a lot of new devices and technologies. He was also the key organizer and director of the AMI course in New Delhi for 2005, 2006, 2008 & 2010 and is an author to over 100 articles and reviews in leading medical journals. He was worked as Director of Cardiac Cath Lab & Acute MI Services at Max Healthcare previously. Credited with using new devices like Rotarex, Kensey Nash DPD for the first time in India along with his team Dr. Praveen has expertise in Balloon Mitral Valvuloplasty & Coronary Angioplasty and is proficient in a lot of new devices and latest technologies Awarded for success and achievement in the field of Coronary Angioplasty in India in 1998 Published over 100 articles, reviews and abstracts in various national and international journals Dr. Chandra is an esteemed Member of Cardiology Society of India

Qualifications

MBBS, 1985, King George’s Medical School, Lucknow
MD, 1986, King Georges Medical University, Lucknow
DM, 1991, King George’s Medical School, Lucknow

Experience

Chairman, Medanta – The Medicity, Gurgaon
Director, Max Super Specialty Hospital, Gurgaon, 2010
Consultant, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon, 2004

Specialization and Expertise

Interventional Cardiology,
Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA),
Valvuloplasty (BMV),
Cardiology,
Rheumatic Heart Disease Treatment,
Heart Transplant

Memberships & Certifications

Awards & Accomplishments