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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Born'''
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| style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Nationality'''
! Born
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| India
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| style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Occupation'''
! Nationality
| style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |[[wikipedia:Cardiologist|Cardiologist]], Interventional Cardiologist, Electrophysiologist
| Indian
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| style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Education'''
! Occupation
| 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
| Cardiologist; Interventional cardiologist; Electrophysiologist
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! Education
| style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |1995–present
| MBBS, MD – Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University<br>DM (Cardiology) – GSVM Medical College, Kanpur<br>Advanced training – St. George’s Hospital, London
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| style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Known for'''
! Professional Titles
| style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |Interventional cardiology, complex coronary procedures, electrophysiology, structural heart interventions, TAVI/TAVR, device therapy
| Chairman – Cardiology<br>MD, DM, FSCAI, FACC, FECS, FAPSIC, FRCP (Edin)
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| style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Title'''
! Current Position
| style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |Principal Director & Chief of Cath Labs (Pan Max), Head of Department – Cardiology
| Chairman – Cardiology<br>Principal Director, Cardiac Sciences<br>Chief of Cath Labs (Pan Max)
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! Organization
| style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket
| Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket
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| style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Website'''
! Years active
| style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |[[https://www.drvivekakumar.in/](https://www.drvivekakumar.in/) Official Website]
| 1995–present
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! Known for
| Interventional cardiology; electrophysiology; device therapy; TAVI/TAVR; structural heart interventions
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! Website
| [https://www.drvivekakumar.in/ Official Website]
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'''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]].
'''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.


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).
He is known for his expertise in high-risk coronary interventions, arrhythmia management, cardiac device therapy, and transcatheter valve replacement (TAVR/TMVR).


== Early life and education ==
== 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]].
Dr. Kumar completed his MBBS and MD from the Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University.
He later pursued a '''DM in Cardiology''' from GSVM Medical College, Kanpur.
He later obtained his 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'''
He underwent further specialised training at:
* International workshops on coronary interventions, device therapy, and structural heart disease


His academic and clinical training spans India and the United Kingdom.
* St. George’s Hospital, London 
* Advanced workshops in coronary intervention, electrophysiology, and structural heart disease 


==Career==
== Career ==
With more than three decades of clinical experience, Dr. Kumar has performed over 50,000 cardiac procedures, including several high-risk and complex interventions.


Dr. Kumar has more than three decades of experience in cardiology and has performed over 50,000 interventional procedures.
At Max Healthcare, he holds the roles of:


===Areas of specialization===
* Chairman – Cardiology 
* Principal Director, Cardiac Sciences 
* Chief of Cath Labs (Pan Max) 


* Complex coronary interventions (CTO, bifurcation lesions, left main PCI)
== Areas of specialisation ==
* 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.
* Complex coronary interventions (CTO, bifurcation lesions, left main PCI) 
* Electrophysiology studies and catheter ablations 
* Leadless pacemakers, CRT devices, ICD implantation 
* TAVR/TAVI and transcatheter mitral valve procedures 
* Structural heart interventions – ASD, PFO, LAA closure 
* Carotid and peripheral vascular interventions 


===Academic and professional contributions===
He is among the first cardiologists in India to implant a subcutaneous ICD and is recognised for his expertise in leadless pacemaker therapy.


Dr. Kumar is frequently invited as faculty at major international conferences including:
== Academic and professional contributions ==
Dr. Kumar regularly participates as faculty at major international cardiology conferences, including:


* TCT
* TCT
* EuroPCR
* EuroPCR
* India Live
* India Live
* AICT
* AICT


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


== Research and publications ==
== 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.
Dr. Kumar has authored numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals and contributed to over 14 international multicentre 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.
His research spans:


==Awards and recognition==
* Coronary intervention techniques 
* Arrhythmia management 
* Structural heart therapies 
* Advances in device therapy 


Dr. Viveka Kumar has received numerous national and international honours, including:
== Humanitarian work ==
Dr. Kumar is actively involved in community cardiac care initiatives, including:


* Chikitsa Ratna Award
* Free heart screening camps 
* Vidya Ratna Award
* Cardiology awareness programmes 
* Dr. K. Sharan Cardiology Excellence Award
* Rural and semi-urban cardiac outreach 
* 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:
He collaborates with NGOs and public health bodies to improve access to cardiovascular healthcare.


* American College of Cardiology (FACC)
== Awards and recognition ==
* Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI)
Dr. Kumar has been honoured with several awards, including:
* European Society of Cardiology (FESC)
* SCAI India


==Personal life==
* Chikitsa Ratna Award 
* Vidya Ratna Award 
* Dr. K. Sharan Cardiology Excellence Award 
* Mithila Samman 
* International Award of Excellence in Cardiology 
* Lifetime Achievement Award 
* Special commendation by the Government of Iraq 


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.
He is a Fellow of:


==See also==
* American College of Cardiology (FACC) 
* Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI) 
* European Society of Cardiology (FECS) 
* APSIC and other professional societies 


* [[wikipedia:Cardiology|Cardiology]]
== Personal life ==
* [[wikipedia:Healthcare in India|Healthcare in India]]
Dr. Kumar lives in New Delhi and continues active involvement in clinical practice, teaching, research, and cardiac health advocacy.
* [[wikipedia:Interventional cardiology|Interventional cardiology]]
* [[wikipedia:Max Healthcare|Max Healthcare]]


==External links==
== See also ==
* Cardiology 
* Interventional cardiology 
* Electrophysiology 
* Max Healthcare 


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


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Revision as of 08:04, 15 November 2025

Dr. Viveka Kumar
Dr. Viveka Kumar
Born India
Nationality Indian
Occupation Cardiologist; Interventional cardiologist; Electrophysiologist
Education MBBS, MD – Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University
DM (Cardiology) – GSVM Medical College, Kanpur
Advanced training – St. George’s Hospital, London
Professional Titles Chairman – Cardiology
MD, DM, FSCAI, FACC, FECS, FAPSIC, FRCP (Edin)
Current Position Chairman – Cardiology
Principal Director, Cardiac Sciences
Chief of Cath Labs (Pan Max)
Organization Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket
Years active 1995–present
Known for Interventional cardiology; electrophysiology; device therapy; TAVI/TAVR; structural heart interventions
Website Official Website

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.

He is known for his expertise in high-risk coronary interventions, arrhythmia management, cardiac device therapy, and transcatheter valve replacement (TAVR/TMVR).

Early life and education

Dr. Kumar completed his MBBS and MD from the Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University. He later obtained his DM in Cardiology from GSVM Medical College, Kanpur.

He underwent further specialised training at:

  • St. George’s Hospital, London
  • Advanced workshops in coronary intervention, electrophysiology, and structural heart disease

Career

With more than three decades of clinical experience, Dr. Kumar has performed over 50,000 cardiac procedures, including several high-risk and complex interventions.

At Max Healthcare, he holds the roles of:

  • Chairman – Cardiology
  • Principal Director, Cardiac Sciences
  • Chief of Cath Labs (Pan Max)

Areas of specialisation

  • Complex coronary interventions (CTO, bifurcation lesions, left main PCI)
  • Electrophysiology studies and catheter ablations
  • Leadless pacemakers, CRT devices, ICD implantation
  • TAVR/TAVI and transcatheter mitral valve procedures
  • Structural heart interventions – ASD, PFO, LAA closure
  • Carotid and peripheral vascular interventions

He is among the first cardiologists in India to implant a subcutaneous ICD and is recognised for his expertise in leadless pacemaker therapy.

Academic and professional contributions

Dr. Kumar regularly participates as faculty at major international cardiology conferences, including:

  • TCT
  • EuroPCR
  • India Live
  • AICT

He performs live case demonstrations and trains cardiology fellows from India and abroad.

Research and publications

Dr. Kumar has authored numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals and contributed to over 14 international multicentre clinical trials.

His research spans:

  • Coronary intervention techniques
  • Arrhythmia management
  • Structural heart therapies
  • Advances in device therapy

Humanitarian work

Dr. Kumar is actively involved in community cardiac care initiatives, including:

  • Free heart screening camps
  • Cardiology awareness programmes
  • Rural and semi-urban cardiac outreach

He collaborates with NGOs and public health bodies to improve access to cardiovascular healthcare.

Awards and recognition

Dr. Kumar has been honoured with several awards, 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 commendation by the Government of Iraq

He is a Fellow of:

  • American College of Cardiology (FACC)
  • Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI)
  • European Society of Cardiology (FECS)
  • APSIC and other professional societies

Personal life

Dr. Kumar lives in New Delhi and continues active involvement in clinical practice, teaching, research, and cardiac health advocacy.

See also

  • Cardiology
  • Interventional cardiology
  • Electrophysiology
  • Max Healthcare

External links

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