- Speciality: Cardiologist
- Education: MBBS, MD(MEDICINE), DM(CARDIOLOGY)
- Experience: 45+ years
- Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
About: Dr. K K Kapur
Dr. K K Kapur is a renowned cardiologist in Delhi, India, with 45 years of experience. He currently serves as the Senior Consultant and Co-director of Non-Invasive Cardiology at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital since 1995, and previously held the position of Senior Consultant and Chief of Non-Invasive Cardiology at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital from 1988 to 1995. Dr. Kapur is a distinguished Fellow of the Indian Academy of Echocardiography, International Medical Sciences Academy, and the European Society of Cardiology. His expertise includes stress echocardiography, 3-D echo, speckle imaging, and contrast stress echo. Dr. Kapur has introduced various innovative techniques such as foetal echocardiography, umbilical flow studies, and penile Doppler. He has been honored with numerous awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award and the Dr. BR Ambedkar Sewa Ratna award. With over 60 publications in national and international journals, Dr. Kapur is a respected figure in the field of cardiology.
Experience
- 45 years in cardiology
- Senior Consultant and Co-director of Non-Invasive Cardiology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital (1995-present)
- Senior Consultant and Chief of Non-Invasive Cardiology, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (1988-1995)
Professional Memberships
- Fellow, Indian Academy of Echocardiography (FIAE)
- Fellow, International Medical Sciences Academy (FIMSA)
- Fellow, European Society of Cardiology (FESC)
- Fellowship in Non-Invasive Cardiac Lab, UAB Hospital, University of Alabama, Birmingham
Awards and Achievements
- Distinguished Service Award, World Congress of Clinical and Preventive Cardiology (2006, 2007, 2010)
- Lifetime Achievement Award, World Congress of Clinical, Preventive and Paediatric Cardiology (2008)
- Best Cardiologist Noida, Time Research Service Excellence Award (2010, 2011)
- Dr. BR Ambedkar Sewa Ratna award for Best Cardiologist in Uttar Pradesh (2013)
Innovations and Expertise
- Introduced stress echocardiography (1990)
- Developed foetal echocardiography and umbilical flow studies (1990)
- Implemented dobutamine stress echo (1991)
- Specialized in 3-D echo, speckle imaging, and contrast stress echo
Research and Publications
- Over 60 publications in peer-reviewed journals
- Authored chapters in textbooks of echocardiography/cardiology
- Critical review and tutorial articles in the Journal of Cardiac Anesthesia
