- Speciality: Interventional Cardiology
- Designation: Chairman – Metro Group of Hospitals
- Education: MBBS
- MD
- Experience: 35+ years
- Hospital: Metro Heart Institute with Multispecialty, Faridabad
About Dr. Purshotam Lal
Dr. Purshotam Lal is the Chairman of Metro Group of Hospitals and Director of Interventional Cardiology. Furthermore, he brings over 35 years of rich clinical experience to his practice. He is an internationally acclaimed Interventional Cardiologist. Moreover, he has dedicated himself to the service of humanity, especially the poor and needy. In addition, he trained at world-renowned medical institutions in the UK, Germany, and the USA. Besides, he earned an MD and holds fellowships including FACC, FRCP (Canada), FICC, and FSCAI (USA). Furthermore, he has more than twenty ‘firsts’ to his credit in Interventional Cardiology in India. Therefore, his academic credentials are truly impressive. Overall, his expertise reflects a deep commitment to cardiac care.
His clinical expertise covers a wide range of cardiac conditions. Consequently, he introduced Slow Rotational Angioplasty, Coronary Atherectomy, and Rotablator in India. Moreover, he performed the world’s first Non-Surgical Heart Hole Closure with the Monodisc Device in 1992. In addition, he performed the world’s first Aortic Valve Replacement with the Core Valve in 2004. Besides, he developed his own technique of Aortofemoral Bypass Support (Partial Artificial Heart). Furthermore, he developed a technique for Mitral Valvuloplasty under ECHO guidance without a Cath Lab. Similarly, he introduced the INOUE Balloon in India. Additionally, he developed METRO CORONARY SCREENING and has performed more than 11,000 cases. Moreover, he has received prestigious awards including the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Vibhushan. Thus, his professional network is strong and well-recognized. Finally, his dedication makes him a legendary name in cardiology. Overall, Dr. Lal is a highly respected expert in his field.
Work Experience
● Chairman – Metro Group of Hospitals (Present)
● Director – Interventional Cardiology (Present)
● Over 35 years of comprehensive experience in Interventional Cardiology
Specialty & Interests
● Interventional Cardiology
● Aortic Stenosis
● Rotational Angioplasty
● Coronary Atherectomy
● Heart Hole Closure (ASD)
● Non-Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement
● Mitral Valvuloplasty
● Coronary Stenting
Memberships
● Fellow of American College of Cardiology (FACC)
● Fellow of American College of Medicine (FACM)
● Fellow of Royal College of Physicians (FRCP), Canada
● Fellow of Indian College of Cardiology (FICC)
● Fellow of Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions (FSCAI), USA
Education & Training
● MD
● AB (USA)
● FRCP (Canada)
● FACM
● FICC
● FACC
● FSCAI (USA)
● Trained at World-Renowned Medical Institutions in UK, Germany, and USA
Honors & Awards
● Padma Shri (1993)
● Padma Bhushan (2003)
● Padma Vibhushan (2009)
● Dr. B. C. Roy National Award (2004)
● Best Interventional Cardiologist (1993)
● Dr. V. V. Shah Oration Gold Medal – CSI (1992)
● Jawaharlal Nehru International Excellence Award (1990)
● Rajiv Gandhi Excellence Award (1991)
● Lifetime Achievement Award – DMA (2002)
● Dr. William Ganz Oration Award (2009)
● Listed Several Times in Limca Book of World Records
Treatments Offered
● Slow Rotational Angioplasty
● Coronary Atherectomy
● Rotablator (Diamond Drilling of Arteries)
● Non-Surgical Closure of Heart Hole (ASD)
● Non-Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement (Core Valve)
● Aortofemoral Bypass Support (Partial Artificial Heart)
● Mitral Valvuloplasty under ECHO Guidance
● INOUE Balloon Valvuloplasty
● Metro Coronary Screening
● VSD Closure after Heart Attack
● Coronary Angioplasty
● Coronary Stenting
● Comprehensive Interventional Cardiology Consultations


