- Speciality: Cardiology
- Designation: Director – Clinical and Preventive Cardiology, Medanta Hospital, Noida
- Education: MBBS, MD (Medicine), DM (Cardiology)
- Experience: 40+ years
- Hospital: Medanta Hospital, Noida
About Dr. Rajiv Mehrotra
Dr. Rajiv Mehrotra is a highly experienced cardiologist with over 40 years of expertise in interventional and clinical cardiology. Currently, he serves as the Director of Clinical and Preventive Cardiology at Medanta Noida. His medical journey began with an MBBS from L.L.R.M. Medical College, Meerut, where he received multiple distinctions. A Gold Medal in MD Medicine followed from the same institution. Subsequently, he completed his DM in Cardiology from G.B. Pant Hospital, Delhi University. Additionally, he is a Fellow of the Cardiological Society of India and the Endovascular Intervention Society of India. Therefore, his academic and professional credentials are truly outstanding.
Clinical expertise spans coronary and non-coronary interventions, heart failure management, and preventive cardiology. Over the years, he has held senior positions at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Max Healthcare, and G.B. Pant Hospital. Moreover, he has published numerous research papers in reputed journals. He has also guided DNB cardiology theses and mentored young cardiologists. Furthermore, he regularly participates in national and international conferences as a speaker and chairperson. His calm and approachable nature ensures patient-focused, evidence-based care. Consequently, he is widely recognised for his contributions to clinical practice and research. Overall, Dr. Mehrotra is a legendary figure in Indian cardiology.
Work Experience
● Director – Clinical and Preventive Cardiology, Medanta Noida (Present)
● Senior Consultant Cardiologist, Max Healthcare (Present)
● Senior Consultant (Cardiology), Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi (Aug 2000 – Sept 2021)
● Visiting Consultant Cardiologist, Malhotra Heart Institute, New Delhi (1997 – 1999)
● Visiting Consultant Cardiologist, Sunflag Hospital, Faridabad (1997 – 1999)
● Senior Research Associate (Cardiology), G.B. Pant Hospital, New Delhi (July 1995 – June 1996)
● Senior Resident (Cardiology), G.B. Pant Hospital, New Delhi (July 1992 – June 1995)
● Scientific Pool Officer (Cardiology), Pant Hospital, New Delhi (Aug 1991 – June 1992)
● Over 40 years of comprehensive experience in interventional and clinical cardiology
Specialty & Interests
● Interventional Cardiology
● Coronary and Non-Coronary Interventions
● Clinical Cardiology
● Heart Failure Management
● Preventive Cardiology
● Complex Angioplasties
● Cardiac Rehabilitation
● Non-Invasive Cardiac Evaluations
● Patient Education and Awareness
● Academic Mentorship and Training
Memberships
● Fellow, Cardiological Society of India
● Fellow, Endovascular Intervention Society of India
● Fellow, The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI)
● Life Member, Cardiological Society of India
● Life Member, Association of Physicians of India (API)
● Life Member, Indian Medical Association (IMA)
● Life Member, Indian College of Cardiology
Education & Training
● DM (Cardiology), G.B. Pant Hospital, Delhi University
● MD (Medicine), L.L.R.M. Medical College, Meerut (Gold Medalist)
● MBBS, L.L.R.M. Medical College, Meerut (Multiple Distinctions and Certificates of Merit)
Honors & Awards
● National Award of Excellence in Cardiology (2024)
● Major (Dr.) Chunni Lal Chadha Memorial Gold Medal for 1st position in Surgery
● Mahant Lakhoram Addan Shahi Gold Medal for best performance in MD (Medicine)
● Honors in Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, SPM, Forensic Medicine, Medicine and Surgery during MBBS
● Exemplary Contribution Award by IMA South Delhi Branch during XXVIII Annual Convention
● Gold Medalist in MBBS and MD
● Numerous research papers published in reputed journals
● Guided DNB Cardiology theses
