Dr. K.K. Saxena
MBBS, MD (Medicine), DM (Cardiology) Senior Consultant – Interventional Cardiology

MBBS, MD (Medicine), DM (Cardiology), FACC, FSCAI Principal Director & Chief – Interventional Cardiology
Dr. Nikhil Kumar is a Interventional Cardiologist in India with 30+ years of experience, currently at Fortis Memorial Research Institute.
Dr. Nikhil Kumar is an Interventional Cardiologist with a 30-year career that includes service in the Armed Forces Medical Services of India. He completed his DM in Cardiology at PGIMER, Chandigarh, and specialises in complex, high-risk coronary interventions. He served for several years as Director of Cardiology at the Army Hospital (Research & Referral), New Delhi. His practice integrates structural heart imaging with trans-radial angioplasty and device implantation.
Rotablation for heavily calcified blockages, Left Main angioplasties, and bifurcation stenting.
Team coordinator for TAVR/TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement) procedures.
Implantation of permanent Pacemakers, Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICD), and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT-D).
Endovascular stenting for renal, carotid, and lower limb arterial diseases.
Cardiovascular risk assessment and management of resistant hypertension and dyslipidemia.
Dr. Nikhil Kumar, Interventional Cardiologist in India with 30+ years of experience.
Current position: Principal Director & Chief – Interventional Cardiology
How Shifara Health connects international patients with Dr. Nikhil Kumar, Interventional Cardiologist in India.
Send your reports and scans on WhatsApp or through the form on this page. A Shifara case manager replies within 24 hours.
We share your case with Dr. Nikhil Kumar at Fortis Memorial Research Institute and send you the treatment plan with a written cost estimate, free.
Speak to Dr. Nikhil Kumar on a video call before you travel to India. The consultation fee is USD 26.
We arrange the hospital invitation letter for your e-Medical Visa and guide you through the application, free. Your case manager stays with you from the airport to the day you fly home.
After treatment we schedule your follow-up consultations with Dr. Nikhil Kumar, including after you return home.
Indicative package costs in India at Shifara partner hospitals. Your written estimate depends on your reports.
| Treatment | Indicative cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| Angioplasty & Stent | $4,000 – $5,500 |
| Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Closure | $3,500 – $5,500 |
| Bentall Surgery | $28,000 – $32,000 |
| Cardiac Tumour Removal Surgery | $6,000 – $9,500 |
| Coronary Angioplasty | $4,000 – $5,500 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass | $4,000 – $5,500 |
Dr. Nikhil Kumar is a Interventional Cardiologist in India with 30+ years of experience, practising at Fortis Memorial Research Institute. Qualifications: MBBS, MD (Medicine), DM (Cardiology), FACC, FSCAI.
Dr. Nikhil Kumar practises at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Sector - 44, Opposite HUDA City Centre, Gurugram, Haryana.
Send your medical reports to Shifara Health on WhatsApp or through the form on this page. A case manager replies within 24 hours, arranges your appointment with Dr. Nikhil Kumar and shares a written cost estimate. Our help is free for patients.
Yes. You can book a video consultation with Dr. Nikhil Kumar before you travel to India. The fee is USD 26.
The cost depends on the procedure, the room category and how long you stay in hospital. Share your reports and we will get a written estimate from Fortis Memorial Research Institute at no charge. Indicative costs for related treatments are listed above.
Most international patients travel on India's e-Medical Visa. Once the hospital confirms your treatment plan, we arrange the invitation letter and guide you through the application, free. Read our medical visa guide.
Share your reports and get a free opinion from a senior specialist before you travel.