- Speciality: Cardiac Sciences
- Designation: Chairman – Cardiac Sciences, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla, New Delhi
- Education: MBBS, FRCP
- Experience: 40+ years
- Hospital: Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla, New Delhi
About Dr. Ashok Seth
Dr. Ashok Seth is a highly distinguished Interventional Cardiologist with over 40 years of extensive experience. He currently serves as the Chairman of Cardiac Sciences at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi. He is also the Chairman of the Fortis Healthcare Medical Council. Additionally, he is an Adjunct Professor of Cardiology at JN Medical College, AMU, and the National Board of Examinations. The field of Interventional Cardiology has been led by him for the last 32 years. Numerous angioplasty techniques for India and the Asia Pacific region have been pioneered by him. Therefore, his training and credentials are truly world-class.
Doctorates from six prestigious national universities have been conferred upon him. These include BHU, AMU, Jamia Millia Islamia, Amity, Shiv Nadar, and Teerthankar Mahavir University. Founder and Course Director of five major National & International Angioplasty Teaching Courses is his role. These include India Live, India Valves, CHIP-CTO India, AICT-Asia PCR, and the Imaging & Physiology Council of India. Associate Director of TCT Scientific Sessions (USA) is also his position. Program Committee Member of Euro PCR is another responsibility. More than 450 national and international meetings have invited him as a lecturer.
Complex angioplasty techniques have been taught through Live Demonstration at more than 100 meetings across the world by him. More than 350 publications are credited to his name. Chapters in 30 books on Cardiology have been contributed by him. Editor of 3 books has been his role. Training more than 500 cardiologists in advanced angioplasty techniques is another achievement. Consequently, he is a globally recognized and trusted name in interventional cardiology.
Work Experience
● Chairman – Cardiac Sciences, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi (Present)
● Chairman, Fortis Healthcare Medical Council
● Adjunct Professor of Cardiology, JN Medical College, AMU
● Adjunct Professor of Cardiology, National Board of Examinations
● Over 40 years of comprehensive cardiology experience
Specialty & Interests
● Interventional Cardiology
● Complex Angioplasty
● Cardiac Research and Education
Memberships
● FRCP (London, Edinburgh, Ireland)
● FACC (Fellow, American College of Cardiology)
● FESC (Fellow, European Society of Cardiology)
● MSCAI (Master Interventionalist, SCAI, USA)
● FAPSIC (Fellow, Asia Pacific Society of Interventional Cardiology)
● FIMSA (Fellow, International Medical Sciences Academy)
● FCSI (Fellow, Cardiological Society of India)
Education & Training
● FRCP (Lond, Edin, Irel)
● FACC
● FESC
● MSCAI
● FAPSIC
● FIMSA
● FCSI
● DSc (BHU, AMU, Amity University, TMU, Shiv Nadar University)
● D Litt (Jamia Millia Islamia)
Honors & Awards
● Padma Shri (2003)
● Padma Bhushan (2015)
● B.C. Roy National Award for the Most Eminent Medical Person (2017)
● National Honour of Republic of Spain – Crus Officer with Insignia Order of Isabella the Catholic
● Master Interventionalist (MSCAI) by SCAI, USA
● Life Time Achievement in Interventional Cardiology Award by Chien Foundation, Singapore
● 85 other national and international awards
● Doctorates from six prestigious national universities
● More than 350 publications in peer-reviewed journals
● Chapters in 30 books on Cardiology
● Editor of 3 books
● Trained more than 500 cardiologists in advanced angioplasty techniques
Treatments Offered
● Complex Angioplasty
● Interventional Cardiology Procedures
● Cardiac Catheterization
● Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics
● Comprehensive Cardiac Consultations and Care


