Dr. Nishith Chandra

Dr Nishith Chandra is a profoundly experienced, internationally acclaimed Interventional Cardiologist in Delhi with a massive 39 years of elite clinical experience in executing extreme-precision cardiovascular procedures.

He currently serves as the Principal Director of Cardiology at the prestigious Fortis Escorts Heart Institute in Okhla, alongside managing his private practice at Dr Chandra Heart Clinic in Noida.

In his executive capacity at Fortis, he leads a team of top-tier cardiac specialists, ensuring world-class, protocol-driven emergency care for patients suffering catastrophic heart attacks.

Over his illustrious career, he has personally executed over 10,000 diagnostic coronary angiographies and more than 5,000 highly complex angioplasties.

He is an absolute master of the most bleeding-edge cardiac technologies, utilizing advanced Intracoronary Imaging (OCT and IVUS) and diamond-tipped Rotablation drills to crack open rock-hard, calcified arteries that standard balloons cannot penetrate.

He is a historic pioneer in emergency cardiac care in India. He founded and directed the highly acclaimed Air Ambulance Unit at Escorts Heart Institute, successfully executing emergency air evacuations of critically sick cardiac patients across India and neighboring countries. He has also directed the hospital's elite Heart Command Centre for over two decades.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Nishith Chandra provides world-class, technology-driven cardiovascular care, utilizing advanced digital imaging and micro-drills to rebuild failing hearts from the inside of the blood vessels.

Advanced Complex Coronary Interventions

He executes extreme-precision emergency procedures to instantly reverse massive heart attacks:

• Complex Angioplasty with Rotablation and Atherectomy for Heavily Calcified Arteries
• Intracoronary Imaging Optimization using OCT and IVUS
• Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR) Guided Precision Stenting
• Emergency Primary Angioplasty for Acute Myocardial Infarction

Structural Heart Disease and Peripheral Interventions

He reconstructs heart valves and clears massive blockages in the limbs and neck:

• Advanced Carotid Angioplasty and Stenting to Prevent Strokes
• Balloon Mitral Valvuloplasty (PTMC) for Rheumatic Heart Disease
• Renal and Peripheral Artery Angioplasty
• Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Filter Placement

Electrophysiology and Cardiac Intensive Care

He restores the heart's electrical grid and provides absolute life-support:

• Permanent Pacemaker and AICD Implantation
• Advanced Cardiac Intensive Care (Intra Aortic Balloon Pump, Swan Ganz Catheterization)
• Emergency Air Ambulance Evacuation for Acute Cardiac Crises

Education and Qualifications

• MBBS — King Georges Medical College, Lucknow University (1987)
• MD in Internal Medicine — King Georges Medical College, Lucknow University (1990)
• DM in Cardiology — King Georges Medical College, Lucknow University (1994)
• FSCAI — Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, USA
• FACC — American College of Cardiology, USA
• FESC — European Society of Cardiology
• FAPSIC — Asia Pacific Society for Cardiology

Publications and Research

Dr Chandra is a heavily published clinical researcher, authoring critical literature on hypertension and cardiovascular hemodynamics:

• Dalal J, Dasbiswas A, Sathyamurthy I, Chandra N, et al. (2019). Heart Rate in Hypertension: Review and Expert Opinion. International Journal of Hypertension.

Professional Memberships

• American College of Cardiology (FACC)
• European Society of Cardiology (FESC)
• Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI)
• Asia Pacific Society for Cardiology (FAPSIC)
• Cardiological Society of India (CSI)
• Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM)
• Society of Critical Care Medicine, USA
• Indian Heart Rhythm Society (IHRS)

Professional Experience

Dr Nishith Chandra currently practises at the following facilities:

• Principal Director, Cardiology, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla
• Consultant, Cardiology, Dr Chandra Heart Clinic, Noida-Greater Noida Expy
• Head of Department (Former), Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Noida
• Principal Consultant (Former), Escorts Heart Institute And Research Centre Ltd

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