Dr. Ashok Seth is widely recognized as one of the foremost cardiologists in India, currently serving as the Chairman of Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi, and Head of the Cardiology Council for the Fortis Group of Hospitals. He has made significant contributions to the field of Interventional Cardiology, Structural Heart Diseases, and Endovascular Interventions, pioneering various advanced procedures.
Educational Background
MBBS: J N Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, India, 1978
M.R.C.P.: Royal College of Physicians, UK, 1984
F.R.C.P.: Royal College of Physicians, London, 1995
Professional Experience
1988-2004: Escorts Heart Institute (now Fortis Healthcare), New Delhi, India
2004-2008: Max Healthcare, New Delhi, India
2008-present: Chief Cardiologist and Chairman of Cardiac Sciences Division, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi, India
Fellowship and Memberships
Member, Royal College of Physicians (M.R.C.P.), UK, 1984
Fellow, Royal College of Physicians (F.R.C.P.), Edinburgh, 1995
Fellow, Royal College of Physicians (F.R.C.P.), Ireland, 1995
Fellow, Royal College of Physicians (F.R.C.P.), London, 1995
Fellow, American College of Cardiology (F.A.C.C.), 1995
Fellow, European Society of Cardiology (F.E.S.C.), 2013
Fellow, Society of Cardiac Angiography & Intervention (F.S.C.A.I.), USA, 1995
Fellow, International Medical Sciences Academy (F.I.M.S.A.), 1998
Fellow, Cardiological Society of India (F.C.S.I.), 2011
Awards and Achievements
Padmashree by the Government of India
Numerous honorary doctorate degrees
Recognized in the Limca Book of Records for over 50,000 angiograms and 20,000 angioplasties
Specializations and Expertise
Dr. Ashok Seth specializes in:
Interventional Cardiology
Structural Heart Diseases
Endovascular Interventions
Device Implantation
Angioplasties including Rotablation
IVC Filter Placement
Impella Heart Support Device
Bioabsorbable Stents
TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation)
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