Dr. Nikhil Kumar

MBBS, MD (Medicine), DM (Cardiology), FACC, FSCAI

Principal Director & Chief – Interventional Cardiology

30+ Years of Experience
Gurgaon

Dr. Nikhil Kumar is a highly distinguished and elite Interventional Cardiologist with an outstanding 30-year career that includes serving with honor in the Armed Forces Medical Services of India. He completed his advanced DM in Cardiology from the premier PGIMER, Chandigarh, and has since built a reputation as a leading expert in complex, high-risk coronary interventions. Dr. Kumar spent several years as the Director of Cardiology at the prestigious Army Hospital (Research & Referral), New Delhi. Known for his exceptional clinical decision-making, he seamlessly integrates structural heart imaging with advanced trans-radial angioplasties and device implantations.

  • Complex Interventional Cardiology: Rotablation for heavily calcified blockages, Left Main angioplasties, and bifurcation stenting.
  • Transcatheter Structural Interventions: Proficient team coordinator for TAVR/TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement) procedures.
  • Device Implantations: Implantation of permanent Pacemakers, Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICD), and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT-D).
  • Peripheral & Carotid Interventions: Endovascular stenting for renal, carotid, and lower limb arterial diseases.
  • Preventive Cardiology: Cardiovascular risk assessment and management of resistant hypertension and dyslipidemia.
  • Served with distinction as the Head of Cardiology at Metro Hospitals and Director of Cardiology at Fortis Okhla before joining FMRI.
  • Successfully executed a vast volume of high-risk diagnostic and therapeutic coronary procedures via the trans-radial pathway.
  • Maintained an exemplary record of excellent long-term clinical outcomes in emergency critical care interventions for acute myocardial infarctions (heart attacks).
  • Elected Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and Fellow of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI).
  • Awarded multiple commendations during his tenure with the Armed Forces for exceptional and dedicated medical service to the nation.