• Dr. Nikhil Kumar is a highly accomplished Interventional Cardiologist with over 42 years of experience, recognized for his comprehensive expertise in interventional, non-invasive, preventive, and clinical cardiology, with a distinguished career in the Indian Army Medical Corps.
• He specializes in complex coronary angioplasty (including rotational atherectomy/rotablation), valvuloplasty, device closure of shunt lesions, pacemaker and AICD implantations, cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT), and renal, peripheral, and carotid angioplasty and stenting, delivering advanced care for coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, and structural heart conditions.
• His clinical proficiency extends to managing atherosclerosis, angina, bradycardia, tachycardia, blocked arteries, and cardiac arrhythmias, with a strong emphasis on patient fitness and preventive cardiology to reduce cardiovascular risk.
• Dr. Kumar served as Professor and Head of the Cardiology Department at Army Hospital Research and Referral, New Delhi — the apex super-speciality hospital of the Indian Army — and has held directorial roles at Metro Group of Hospitals and Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram.
• Trained at premier institutions, he completed his MBBS and MD in General Medicine from Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune, and his DM in Cardiology from PGIMER, Chandigarh, earning the General Officer Commanding in Chief’s Commendation and Chief of Army Staff’s Commendation for meritorious service in 2001 and 2006.
• He is an active member of the Cardiological Society of India (CSI), Indian College of Cardiology (ICC), Indian Heart Rhythm Society (IHRS), and Endovascular Society of India (ESI), contributing to advancements in cardiac care through research, workshops, and publications.
• Dr. Kumar’s patient-centered approach, combined with his military discipline and clinical precision, has earned him a reputation as one of the leading interventional cardiologists in Delhi-NCR, known for delivering high-quality outcomes in complex cardiac interventions.

Experience

• Director, Cardiology: Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram
• Director, Cardiology: Metro Group of Hospitals, New Delhi
• Professor and Head, Cardiology: Army Hospital Research and Referral, New Delhi
• Consultant, Cardiology: Apex Superspeciality Hospital, Indian Army