- Speciality: Interventional Cardiology
- Designation: Principal Director & Head – Transradial Interventional Programme, Saket, Delhi
- Education: MBBS, MD (Medicine), DM (Cardiology)
- Experience: 28+ years
- Hospital: Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, Delhi
About Dr. Rajeev Rathi
Dr. Rajeev Rathi is a highly accomplished Interventional Cardiologist with over 28 years of experience. He currently serves as the Principal Director and Head of the Transradial Interventional Programme at Max Hospital, Saket. He completed his MBBS and MD in Medicine from Pt. JNM Medical College, Raipur. Thereafter, he earned his DM in Cardiology from GSVM Medical College, Kanpur. Over the years, he has developed expertise in complex coronary angioplasties. Moreover, he specializes in chronic total occlusions, bifurcation lesions, and left main coronary artery disease. He also has vast experience in trans-radial coronary interventions. Therefore, patients trust him for safe and advanced cardiac care. Additionally, he regularly trains fellow cardiologists in modern interventional techniques.
Furthermore, Dr. Rathi specializes in catheter-based treatment of mitral, aortic, and pulmonary valve diseases. He also manages adult congenital heart conditions with precision. Moreover, he established cardiac catheterization laboratories at Apollo Hospital, Bilaspur, and Medical College, Raipur. As a result, advanced cardiac care became more accessible in the region. He pioneered interventional cardiology services in Chhattisgarh. Additionally, he launched the Hriday Suraksha Abhiyan for emergency heart attack care. He also developed The Heart App to improve early symptom recognition. Finally, he actively participates in research and international conferences. Consequently, he remains one of India’s leading Interventional Cardiologists.
Work Experience
● Principal Director & Head – Transradial Interventional Programme, Max Hospital, Saket (Present)
● Over 28 years of experience in Interventional Cardiology
● Successfully performed advanced coronary and peripheral interventions
● Established Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at Apollo Hospital, Bilaspur
● Established Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at Medical College, Raipur
● Pioneer of Interventional Cardiology services in Chhattisgarh
● Mentor and trainer for Trans-radial Coronary Interventions
Specialty & Interests
● Complex Coronary Angioplasty (CTO, Bifurcation Lesions, Left Main Disease)
● Trans-radial Coronary Angioplasty
● Peripheral Angioplasty
● Catheter-based Valve Interventions
● Adult Congenital Heart Disease
● Structural Heart Disease Interventions
● Acute Heart Attack Management
Memberships
● Cardiological Society of India (CSI)
● European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
● Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI), USA
Education & Training
● MBBS – Pt. JNM Medical College, Raipur
● MD (Medicine) – Pt. JNM Medical College, Raipur
● DM (Cardiology) – GSVM Medical College, Kanpur
Honors & Awards
● Felicitated by the Government of Chhattisgarh for distinguished cardiac services
● Felicitated by Central Coal Fields Ltd. for outstanding contributions to heart care
● Honorary Professor – Pt. J.N. Medical College, Raipur
● Published 18 research papers in national and international journals
● Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator in multiple international clinical trials
● Distinguished faculty and presenter at TCT, ACC, and EuroPCR conferences
● Founder of the “Hriday Suraksha Abhiyan” initiative
● Creator of “The Heart App” for early recognition of heart attack symptoms
