Dr. Ashok Seth

Dr Ashok Seth is a globally acclaimed Interventional Cardiologist based in New Delhi with over 46 years of distinguished clinical experience. He currently serves as the Chairman of Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla, New Delhi. Renowned as a pioneer in field of invasive cardiology in India and across the Asia-Pacific region,

Dr Seth has performed numerous complex coronary angioplasties, stenting procedures, and structural heart interventions. He is widely recognized for introducing groundbreaking endovascular technologies to the country, including directional atherectomy, angioscopy, bioresorbable scaffolds, and coronary intravascular lithotripsy. Dr A Seth has held prestigious academic and clinical leadership roles globally, including Consultant at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, UK, and Professor of Cardiology at multiple institutions.

Dr A Seth Fluent in English and Hindi, he is celebrated for his clinical precision, pioneering research contributions, and dedication to advancing patient-centric cardiovascular care.

Areas of Expertise and Clinical Focus

Interventional Cardiology & Structural Heart Care

• Complex Coronary Angioplasty and Stenting: High-risk Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), bifurcations, left main disease, and in-stent restenosis management.
• Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) and Imaging: Coronary intravascular lithotripsy for severely calcified lesions under Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) and IVUS guidance.
• Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI/TAVR): Non-surgical transcatheter valve replacement and structural heart repair procedures.
• Advanced Atherectomy and Angioscopy: Directional atherectomy, rotational atherectomy, and direct intravascular angioscopy.

Education and Post-Graduate Credentials

• MBBS – Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (1980)
• MRCP – Royal College of Physicians, UK (1984)
• FRCP – Royal College of Physicians, UK (1995)
• DSc in Cardiology – Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi
• D Litt (Honoris Causa) – Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi

Professional Fellowships and Honors

• FSCAI – Fellow, Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
• MSCAI – Master Specialist, Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
• FESC – Fellow, European Society of Cardiology
• FAPSIC – Fellow, Asian Pacific Society of Interventional Cardiology
• FCSI – Fellow, Cardiological Society of India
• FIMSA – Fellow, International Medical Sciences Academy

Major Awards and Key Recognitions

• Padma Shri Award (2003): Awarded by the President of India for outstanding service in medicine.
• Dr B.C. Roy National Award (2017): Bestowed as the Most Eminent Medical Person by the President of India.
• Lifetime Achievement Award in Interventional Cardiology: Presented by the Chien Foundation, Singapore.
• National Honour of Republic: Recognized for exceptional national contribution to medical sciences.

Key Research Publications

• Shock India Registry Study: Safety and Efficacy of Coronary Intravascular Lithotripsy With OCT Guidance for Percutaneous Coronary Intervention of Severely Calcified Lesion (World's Largest Prospective Observational Registry).
• Coronary Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) Study: Safety and Effectiveness of Coronary Intravascular Lithotripsy for PCI of Severely Calcified Left Main Bifurcation Disease.
• Structural Heart Care Review: Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: Recent Advances.
• PCI Imaging Trial: Saline vs Contrast as a Flushing Media for Optical Coherence Tomography during Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (Prospective Multicenter Study).

Professional Registrations and Affiliations

• Delhi Medical Council – Registration No: 6648 (2000)
• Member, Cardiological Society of India (CSI)
• Member, Royal College of Physicians (RCP), UK
• Member, European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
• Member, Asia Pacific Society of Interventional Cardiology (APSIC)
• Member, International Medical Sciences Academy (IMSA)

Hospital Affiliations

• Chairman – Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla, New Delhi
• Former Consultant – Max Heart and Vascular Institute, Delhi
• Former Consultant – Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, UK

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