Dr. Sandeep Thakkar

Dr Sandeep Thakkar is a Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiologist in Patiala with 22 years of experience in interventional cardiology, complex coronary interventions, and non-invasive cardiac procedures.

He completed his DM in Cardiology from SMS Medical College and Hospital, Jaipur, and has multiple academic publications along with active participation in national and international cardiology conferences.

Dr Sandeep Thakkar consults in English, Hindi, and Punjabi, making advanced cardiac care accessible to patients across Punjab and beyond.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Sandeep Thakkar treats a wide range of cardiovascular conditions including coronary artery disease, hypertension, heart failure, arrhythmias, peripheral vascular disease, and structural heart defects including ASD, VSD, and PDA.

His clinical focus spans interventional and non-invasive cardiology, intravascular imaging, device implantation, and peripheral vascular interventions, offering patients both procedural and medical treatment options tailored to their cardiac health needs.

Interventional Cardiology

Dr Sandeep manages coronary artery disease, acute myocardial infarction, and complex coronary lesions, with extensive hands-on experience in intravascular imaging-guided percutaneous interventions and peripheral vascular procedures.

• Coronary Angiography
• Primary PTCA (Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty)
• Elective PTCA
• Complex Coronary Interventions
• Intravascular Imaging including IVUS and OCT
• Peripheral Vascular Interventions

Structural Heart Disease

Dr Sandeep Thakkar manages congenital and acquired structural cardiac defects including atrial septal defects, ventricular septal defects, and patent ductus arteriosus through catheter-based closure techniques.

• ASD (Atrial Septal Defect) Closure
• VSD (Ventricular Septal Defect) Closure
• PDA (Patent Ductus Arteriosus) Closure

Device Implantation

Dr Sandeep manages cardiac arrhythmias and heart failure requiring device-based therapy through pacemaker and defibrillator implantation.

• Pacemaker Implantation
• ICD (Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator) Implantation

Non-Invasive Cardiology

Dr Sandeep Thakkar evaluates and manages hypertension, dyslipidaemia, heart failure, and preventive cardiology through comprehensive non-invasive cardiac assessment.

• Non-invasive cardiac evaluation
• ECG and echocardiography
• Stress testing and cardiac monitoring

Professional Experience

Present Experience

Dr Sandeep Thakkar currently serves as Senior Consultant in the Department of Interventional Cardiology at Manipal Hospital, Bhupindra Road, Patiala, independently managing complex coronary and structural heart cases across OPD and IPD settings.

Credentials and Education

Academic Qualifications

• MBBS, Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh (2004)
• MD (Internal Medicine), Government Medical College and Hospital, Patiala (2009)
• DM (Cardiology), SMS Medical College and Hospital, Jaipur (2013)

Medical Registration

• Punjab Medical Council, Registration No. 34832

Media Publications and Articles

Dr Sandeep Thakkar actively contributes to public health education through national media platforms.

• "Impact of Sudden Cardiac Arrest on the Heart": Patiala media, August 2022
• "Recent Spurt in Heart Attacks Among the Young and Preventive Steps": Navbharat Times Life, Editorial Video
• "Understanding Cholesterol Numbers: What Do Total Cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and Triglycerides Mean for Your Health?": Times of India Online, Authored Article

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