Doctor Profile

Dr. D.S. Gambhir is a pioneer and one of the biggest names in the field of Interventional Cardiology. He has more than 10,000 coronary interventions to his credit. With his master skills not only has he conducted complex and Multivessel Angioplasties but he also guided and trained a large number of doctors through live demonstrations in India and overseas. An MBBS and MD from Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi, Dr. Gambhir is a trailblazer in our country, in coronary interventions by stent implantation, Atherectomies and retaliation for the removal of obstruction from the arteries, angioplasty for unprotected left main coronary stenosis and high risk coronary interventions using the percutaneous support device. He has successfully performed the largest number of interventions for left-main Coronary Artery Stenosis and Coronary Bifurcation Lesions, the two most significant challenges in the field of nonsurgical treatment of coronary artery disease. By his innovative skills, and research-oriented mind, Dr. Gambhir was the first Indian Cardiologist to develop a drug coated stent in 2002, in collaboration with a group of clinical scientists from India.

Education

• MBBS – Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi
• MD – Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi
• DM(Cardiology)
• FACC – American College of Cardiology
• FAMS – National Academy of Medical Sciences
• FSCAI – Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
• FICC – Indian College of Cardiology

Memberships

• Member, Medical Advisory Board – MIV Therapeutics
• President – Cardiological Society of India, 2003
• President – Indian College of Cardiology, 2008

Experience

• Cardiology, Director – Kailash Hospital , currently working
• Cardiology, Assistant Professor- G.B. Pant Hospital , 1985

Awards and Achievements

• Distinguished Physician Award” from the Association of American Cardiologists of Indian Origin, USA.
• Life Time Achievement Award” by Delhi Medical Association
• State Award by the Government of Delhi