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Dr. Bhavesh Vajifdar

Interventional Cardiologist, Cardiologist in Mumbai

MBBS, MD Internal Medicine, DNB Cardiology, Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology, FESC, FCSI, FACC, FSCAI, MNAMS

Dr. Bhavesh Vajifdar Interventional Cardiologist in Mumbai

36+ Years

Experience

96% Recommended

(95 Ratings)

36+

Experience

(Years)

96%

Recommended

(95 Ratings)

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Mon - Sat10:00 AM - 08:00 PM

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Dr Bhavesh Vajifdar is an Interventional Cardiologist in Mumbai with 36 years of experience, currently practising as a Senior Consultant at Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Bandra West.

He is also associated with Meena Heart Clinic, Kandivali East.

He specialises in trans-radial coronary interventions, complex coronary angioplasty, primary angioplasty, and cardiac device implantations.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Vajifdar focuses on advanced interventional cardiac care and vascular procedures through the following clinical areas:

Trans-Radial Coronary Interventions

He is one of the first cardiologists to perform wrist-access trans-radial coronary angioplasty in India, using this technique to minimise vascular complications and speed up patient recovery.

Complex and Primary Angioplasty

He has performed over 15,000 angiographies and more than 5,000 angioplasties, specialising in emergency primary angioplasties during acute heart attacks and complex interventions for severe arterial blockages.

Cardiac Device Implantation

Dr Bhavesh carries out cardiac pacemaker implantations, including biventricular devices for heart failure management, and performs transcatheter closures for structural heart defects.

Educational Background

He completed his MBBS and MD in Internal Medicine at Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, followed by a DNB in Cardiology.

He has also completed the following fellowships:

Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology from the Amsterdam Department of Interventional Cardiology, The Netherlands
Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology
Fellow of the Cardiological Society of India
Fellow of the American College of Cardiology
Fellow of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions

Awards, Research, and Publications

He serves as an honorary reviewer for the Indian Heart Journal and as an executive member of the Mumbai branch of the Cardiological Society of India.

He has authored 25 clinical research papers in indexed national and international medical journals on radial artery spasm prevention, coronary stenting, and heart failure management.

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Dr. Bhavesh Vajifdar's Medical Specialities & Areas of Expertise

Dr. Bhavesh Vajifdar performs major interventions in the following specialities:

Cardiology
Interventional Cardiology

Registration Details

Maharashtra Medical Council - Registration No. (64547)

Education & Achievements

Seth G S Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai (MBBS)
Seth G S Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai (MD Internal Medicine)
National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (DNB Cardiology)
Amsterdam Department of Interventional Cardiology, Netherlands (Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology)
European Society of Cardiology (FESC)
Cardiological Society of India (FCSI)
American College of Cardiology (FACC)
Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI)
National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS)

Published Papers

Kiemeneij F, Vajifdar BU, Eccleshall SC, Laarman G, Slagboom T, Wieken R van der. Evaluation of a spasmolytic cocktail to prevent radial artery spasm during coronary procedures. Cathet Cardio Intervent. 2003;58(3):281-284.
Kiemeneij F, Vajifdar BU, Eccleshall SC, Laarman G, Slagboom T, van der Wieken R. Measurement of radial artery spasm using an automatic pullback device. Cathet Cardio Intervent. 2001;54(4):437-441.
Toal SC, Vajifdar BU, Gupta AK, Vora AM, Lokhandwala YY. Adenosine induced PR jump on surface ECG to differentiate atrioventricular nodal re-entrant tachycardia from concealed accessory pathway mediated tachycardia: a bedside test. Heart. 2002;87(1):37-40.
Reversal of tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy following successful radiofrequency ablation of ectopic atrial tachycardia
Atrial fibrillation: how effectively can sinus rhythm be restored and maintained after balloon mitral valvotomy?

Memberships

European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI)
Cardiological Society of India (CSI)
National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS)
American College of Cardiology (ACC)

Work Experience

Senior Consultant - Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Bandra West
Consultant - Meena Heart Clinic, Kandivali East
Consultant - Holy Family Multispeciality Hospital
Consultant - Holy Spirit Hospital, Mumbai
Apex Hospital, Borivali

Top Treatments & Procedures Offered by Dr. Bhavesh Vajifdar

Dr. Bhavesh Vajifdar specializes in the following treatments:

Hospitals Dr. Bhavesh Vajifdar is Associated with (2)

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Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Bandra West

Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Bandra West

4.6/5(90 Ratings)

A-791, Bandra Reclamation Rd

Meena Heart Clinic, Kandivali East

4.4/5(98 Ratings)

F-003, GOKUL RESIDENCY

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What does Dr. Bhavesh Vajifdar specialise in?

Dr. Bhavesh Vajifdar specialises in Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology.

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