- Speciality: Interventional Cardiology
- Designation: Director of Cardiology at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon
- Education: MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Cardiology)
- Experience: 44+ years
- Hospital: Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon
About Dr. Nikhil Kumar
Dr. Nikhil Kumar is a highly accomplished interventional cardiologist with more than 44 years of medical experience. His proficiency in complex cardiac procedures such as cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT), pacemaker and AICD implantation, and rotational atherectomy has made him a respected name in cardiology. Over the years, he has performed thousands of successful interventions, earning commendations from the Chief of Army Staff and General Officer Commanding-in-Chief for his outstanding contributions to cardiac care.
He completed his MBBS and MD in Medicine from the Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, followed by a DM in Cardiology from PGIMER, Chandigarh. Dr. Kumar has held several senior positions, including Director of Cardiology at Fortis Memorial Research Institute in Gurgaon, Metro Group of Hospitals in Delhi, and Yashoda Super Specialty Hospitals in Ghaziabad. Earlier, he also served as Head of Cardiology at the prestigious Army Hospital (Research & Referral) in New Delhi, where he led several academic and clinical initiatives.
His areas of expertise span interventional, non-invasive, and preventive cardiology. In addition to coronary angioplasty, he is adept in procedures like renal and peripheral angioplasty, valvuloplasty, and device closures of congenital heart defects. Moreover, he has published several papers in reputed national and international journals, further strengthening his reputation in the medical community.
Work Experience
- Director of Cardiology, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon
- Director of Cardiology, Metro Group of Hospitals, New Delhi
- Director of Cardiology, Yashoda Super Specialty Hospitals, Ghaziabad
- Professor and Head of Cardiology, Army Hospital Research & Referral, New Delhi
Specialty & Interests
- Interventional Cardiology
- Non-invasive and Preventive Cardiology
- Complex Coronary Angioplasty
- Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT)
- Pacemaker and AICD Implantation
- Rotational Atherectomy (Rotablation)
- Device Closure of Shunt Lesions
- Renal, Peripheral, and Carotid Angioplasty and Stenting
- Valvuloplasty
Memberships
- Indian Medical Association (IMA)
- Cardiological Society of India (CSI)
- Fellow of professional cardiology forums (national and international)
Education & Training
- MBBS – Armed Forces Medical College, Pune
- MD (General Medicine) – Armed Forces Medical College, Pune
- DM (Cardiology) – Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh
Honors & Awards
- Commendation by Chief of Army Staff (2001)
- Commendation by General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (2006)
- Recognized for outstanding contributions to cardiac care in the armed forces
Treatments Offered
- Complex Coronary Angioplasty
- Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
- Rotablation for calcified arteries
- Pacemaker and AICD implantation
- Device-based closure of heart defects
- Peripheral, renal, and carotid angioplasty
- Comprehensive cardiac evaluation and preventive care


