Mathxplore at 08:07, 15 November 2025

2025-11-15T08:07:13Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 08:07, 15 November 2025
Line 44:		Line 44:

	'''Dr. Viveka Kumar''' is an Indian cardiologist and specialist in interventional cardiology, cardiac electrophysiology, and structural heart therapy. He serves as the '''Chairman – Cardiology''', as well as '''Principal Director, Cardiac Sciences''' and '''Chief of Cath Labs (Pan Max)''' at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket in New Delhi.		'''Dr. Viveka Kumar''' is an Indian cardiologist and specialist in interventional cardiology, cardiac electrophysiology, and structural heart therapy. He serves as the '''Chairman – Cardiology''', as well as '''Principal Director, Cardiac Sciences''' and '''Chief of Cath Labs (Pan Max)''' at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket in New Delhi.
			[[File:Dr. Viveka Kumar Card.jpg\|alt=Dr. Viveka Kumar Card\|thumb]]
	He is known for his expertise in high-risk coronary interventions, arrhythmia management, cardiac device therapy, and transcatheter valve replacement (TAVR/TMVR).		He is known for his expertise in high-risk coronary interventions, arrhythmia management, cardiac device therapy, and transcatheter valve replacement (TAVR/TMVR).

Mathxplore at 08:05, 15 November 2025

2025-11-15T08:05:30Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 08:05, 15 November 2025
Line 1:		Line 1:
	{{#seo:		{{SHORTDESC:Indian interventional cardiologist and cardiovascular device therapy specialist}} {{#seo:
	\|title=Dr. Viveka Kumar – Chairman, Cardiology – Max Healthcare		\|title=Dr. Viveka Kumar – Chairman, Cardiology – Max Healthcare
	\|title_mode=append		\|title_mode=append

Mathxplore at 08:04, 15 November 2025

2025-11-15T08:04:46Z

Show changes

Mathxplore: Created page with "{{SHORTDESC:Indian interventional cardiologist and cardiovascular device therapy specialist}} {{#seo: |title=Dr. Viveka Kumar |title_mode=append |keywords=Dr. Viveka Kumar, Indian cardiologist, interventional cardiology, Max Hospital Saket, electrophysiology, cardiac device therapy, TAVR expert, Indian heart specialist, Delhi cardiologist, structural heart interventions, Dr Viveka Kumar Wikipedia |description=Dr. Viveka Kumar is an Indian interventional cardiologist know..."

2025-11-14T07:23:09Z

Created page with "{{SHORTDESC:Indian interventional cardiologist and cardiovascular device therapy specialist}} {{#seo: |title=Dr. Viveka Kumar |title_mode=append |keywords=Dr. Viveka Kumar, Indian cardiologist, interventional cardiology, Max Hospital Saket, electrophysiology, cardiac device therapy, TAVR expert, Indian heart specialist, Delhi cardiologist, structural heart interventions, Dr Viveka Kumar Wikipedia |description=Dr. Viveka Kumar is an Indian interventional cardiologist know..."

New page

{{SHORTDESC:Indian interventional cardiologist and cardiovascular device therapy specialist}}
{{#seo:
|title=Dr. Viveka Kumar
|title_mode=append
|keywords=Dr. Viveka Kumar, Indian cardiologist, interventional cardiology, Max Hospital Saket, electrophysiology, cardiac device therapy, TAVR expert, Indian heart specialist, Delhi cardiologist, structural heart interventions, Dr Viveka Kumar Wikipedia
|description=Dr. Viveka Kumar is an Indian interventional cardiologist known for his expertise in complex coronary interventions, electrophysiology, structural heart procedures, and cardiac device therapy. He serves as Principal Director and Chief of Cath Labs (Pan Max) at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket.
|image=Dr. Viveka Kumar.webp
|image_alt=Dr. Viveka Kumar
}}{| class="infobox" style="width: 22em; font-size: 90%; text-align: left; border-spacing: 0px; background-color: #f9f9f9; border: 1px solid #aaa; float: right; margin-left: 1em;"
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center; font-size: larger; padding: 5px 0;" |'''Dr. Viveka Kumar'''
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center; padding: 0; background-color: #f9f9f9;" |[[File:Dr. Viveka Kumar.webp|alt=Dr. Viveka Kumar |frameless]]
|-
| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Born'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |India
|-
| style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Nationality'''
| style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |[[wikipedia:India|Indian]]
|-
| style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Occupation'''
| style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |[[wikipedia:Cardiologist|Cardiologist]], Interventional Cardiologist, Electrophysiologist
|-
| style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Education'''
| style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |MBBS, MD – [[wikipedia:Banaras Hindu University|Banaras Hindu University]]<br>DM (Cardiology) – GSVM Medical College, Kanpur<br>Advanced Cardiology Training – St. George’s Hospital, London
|-
| style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Years active'''
| style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |1995–present
|-
| style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Known for'''
| style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |Interventional cardiology, complex coronary procedures, electrophysiology, structural heart interventions, TAVI/TAVR, device therapy
|-
| style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Title'''
| style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |Principal Director & Chief of Cath Labs (Pan Max), Head of Department – Cardiology
|-
| style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Organizations'''
| style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket
|-
| style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Website'''
| style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |[[https://www.drvivekakumar.in/](https://www.drvivekakumar.in/) Official Website]
|}

'''Dr. Viveka Kumar''' is an [[wikipedia:Indian|Indian]] [[wikipedia:cardiologist|interventional cardiologist]] known for his expertise in complex coronary interventions, cardiac electrophysiology, and structural heart therapies. He serves as the '''Principal Director and Chief of Cath Labs (Pan Max)''' and Head of Department, Cardiology, at '''Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket''', one of the leading cardiovascular centres in [[wikipedia:New Delhi|New Delhi]].

Widely recognized in Asia for high-risk cardiac procedures, he is known for pioneering device therapy, advanced electrophysiology interventions, and transcatheter valve replacements (TAVR/TMVR).

== Early life and education ==
Dr. Viveka Kumar completed his MBBS and MD from the [[wikipedia:Banaras Hindu University|Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University]].
He later pursued a '''DM in Cardiology''' from GSVM Medical College, Kanpur.

To further specialize in complex interventional cardiology and electrophysiology, he trained at:

* '''St. George’s Hospital, London'''
* International workshops on coronary interventions, device therapy, and structural heart disease

His academic and clinical training spans India and the United Kingdom.

==Career==

Dr. Kumar has more than three decades of experience in cardiology and has performed over 50,000 interventional procedures.

===Areas of specialization===

* Complex coronary interventions (CTO, bifurcation lesions, left main PCI)
* Electrophysiology procedures and ablations
* ICDs, CRT devices, and leadless pacemakers
* Transcatheter valve replacement (TAVI/TAVR, TMVR)
* Structural heart interventions (ASD, PFO, LAA closure)
* Carotid and peripheral vascular interventions

He was the **first cardiologist in India** to implant a subcutaneous ICD and is among the country’s leading implanters of ICDs and leadless pacemakers.

===Academic and professional contributions===

Dr. Kumar is frequently invited as faculty at major international conferences including:

* TCT
* EuroPCR
* India Live
* AICT

He has performed multiple live '''case demonstrations''' across Asia and trains cardiology fellows in advanced cardiac procedures.

== Research and publications ==
Dr. Kumar has authored several articles in peer-reviewed journals such as the '''Indian Heart Journal''' and contributed to over 14 multicentre international clinical trials.

His publications focus on:

* Coronary interventions
* Electrophysiology
* Structural heart therapies
* Innovations in device therapy

==Humanitarian work==

Outside clinical practice, Dr. Kumar leads multiple outreach initiatives focused on accessible cardiac care.
His work includes:

* Free heart check-up camps
* Rural cardiology screening programmes
* Awareness drives on cardiovascular health

He collaborates with government and NGO-led healthcare programmes aimed at improving cardiac health in underserved communities.

==Awards and recognition==

Dr. Viveka Kumar has received numerous national and international honours, including:

* Chikitsa Ratna Award
* Vidya Ratna Award
* Dr. K. Sharan Cardiology Excellence Award
* Mithila Samman
* International Award of Excellence in Cardiology
* Lifetime Achievement Award
* Special recognition by the Government of Iraq for contributions to cardiac care

He is a Fellow of global cardiology societies including:

* American College of Cardiology (FACC)
* Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI)
* European Society of Cardiology (FESC)
* SCAI India

==Personal life==

Dr. Kumar resides in [[wikipedia:New Delhi|New Delhi]] and continues his clinical, academic, and humanitarian work. Known for his patient-centric approach, he remains committed to advancing cardiac healthcare in India through innovation and training.

==See also==

* [[wikipedia:Cardiology|Cardiology]]
* [[wikipedia:Healthcare in India|Healthcare in India]]
* [[wikipedia:Interventional cardiology|Interventional cardiology]]
* [[wikipedia:Max Healthcare|Max Healthcare]]

==External links==

* https://www.drvivekakumar.in/
* https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19w4s5aYqt/
* https://youtube.com/@dr.vivekakumarofficial

[[Category:Indian cardiologists]]
[[Category:Interventional cardiologists]]
[[Category:Indian medical doctors]]
[[Category:Healthcare in Delhi]]
[[Category:Living people]]

Dr. Viveka Kumar - Revision history

Mathxplore at 08:07, 15 November 2025

Mathxplore at 08:05, 15 November 2025

Mathxplore at 08:04, 15 November 2025