Dr. Viveka Kumar

MBBS, MD (Medicine), DM (Cardiology)

Principal Director & Chief – Interventional Cardiology & Cardiac Electrophysiology

26+ Years of Experience
Delhi NCR

Dr. Viveka Kumar is an exceptionally brilliant, globally renowned senior expert in Interventional Cardiology, Complex Angioplasties, and Cardiac Device Implantations. Holding a premier super-specialty DM in Cardiology from a prestigious national apex institution, Dr. Kumar represents the absolute peak tier of ultra-precision heart care in South Asia. He is widely sought after by international and domestic patients for his technical mastery in using state-of-the-art intravascular imaging tools to open complex, hard-to-treat arterial blockages. His clinical approach seamlessly blends rapid-response emergency protocols with a reassuringly calm, articulate communication style. At Max Saket, he drives advanced structural heart programs and hyper-acute myocardial infarction (heart attack) rescue lines with world-class clinical safety scores.

  • Complex Coronary Interventions: Masterclass precision in performing high-speed primary angioplasties via the transradial route, tackling left main diseases and calcified blockages using Rotablation and Shockwave therapy (IVL).

  • Transcatheter Structural Heart Interventions: Pinhole, non-surgical aortic valve replacements (TAVR/TAVI), mitral valve repairs, and left atrial appendage (LAA) closures.

  • Cardiac Pacing & Arrhythmia Devices: Advanced implantation of complex pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICD), and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT-D) devices.

  • Intravascular Imaging Assistance: Utilizing cutting-edge IVUS (Intravascular Ultrasound) and OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) to ensure optimal stent placement and longevity.
  • Successfully performed an incredible milestone of over 15,000 independent diagnostic and therapeutic coronary interventions across his distinguished career.

  • Pioneered the widespread adoption of the transradial (wrist artery) approach for complex interventional angioplasties in corporate medical hubs, minimizing patient down-time.

  • Published extensive, highly cited research inside indexed international cardiac journals detailing advanced coronary imaging and stent deployment trends.
  • Conferred with multiple research excellence honors, “Best Cardiologist” accolades, and corporate clinical leadership awards at major national cardiac assemblies.

  • Active fellow of the Cardiological Society of India (CSI) and the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).