- Speciality: Cardiology
- Designation: Vice Chairman & Unit Head – Cardiology, Max Smart Hospital, Saket, Delhi
- Education: MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Cardiology)
- Experience: 28+ years
- Hospital: Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, Delhi
About Dr. Ripen Gupta
Dr. Ripen Gupta is a highly experienced Interventional Cardiologist with over 28 years of extensive experience in the field. He currently serves as the Vice Chairman & Unit Head of Cardiology at Max Hospital, Saket. His academic journey began with an MBBS from Government Medical College, Punjabi University, Punjab, in 1993. He then earned his MD in Internal Medicine from the same institution in 1996. Subsequently, he pursued his DM in Cardiology from King George’s Medical College, Lucknow University, in 1998. He also completed a Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology (FNB) from the National Board of Examination in 2003. He has worked at several prestigious institutions including AIIMS, New Delhi, Escorts Heart Institute, CMC Ludhiana, and Fortis Hospital. Therefore, his training and credentials are truly world-class.
Additionally, Dr. Gupta specializes in Complex Coronary Interventions (especially through the radial route), Electrophysiology Study and Radio Frequency Ablations, Device Implantation (including Combo devices), Peripheral Interventions including Bronchial and Renal Artery Embolization, and Balloon Valvuloplasty. He has received numerous academic awards during his MBBS including Gold Medal in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Silver Medals in ENT and aggregate, and Bronze Medals in Anatomy, Forensic Medicine, Community Medicine, Surgery, and aggregate. He is a Fellow of the Cardiological Society of India and a Life Member of the Indian Medical Association, the Indian Society of Cardiology, and the Indian Heart Rhythm Society. Consequently, he is a trusted and respected name in interventional cardiology.
Work Experience
● Vice Chairman & Unit Head – Cardiology, Max Hospital, Saket (Present)
● Consultant Cardiology, Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital, Vasant Kunj (2009 – Present)
● Additional Director, Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj (2016)
● Associate Director, Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj (2014 – 2016)
● Principal Consultant, Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj and Escorts Heart Institute & Research Centre (2012 – 2014)
● Senior Consultant, Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj and Escorts Heart Institute & Research Centre (2009 – 2012)
● Consultant, Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj and Escorts Heart Institute & Research Centre (2005 – 2009)
● Consultant, Batra Hospital & Medical Research Centre (2001 – 2005)
● Senior Lecturer, Christian Medical College (2000 – 2001)
● Senior Resident, Escorts Heart Institute & Research Centre (2000)
● Over 28 years of comprehensive cardiology experience
Specialty & Interests
● Complex Coronary Interventions (esp. through radial route)
● Electrophysiology Study and Radio Frequency Ablations
● Device Implantation (including Combo device)
● Peripheral Interventions including Bronchial and Renal Artery Embolization
● Balloon Valvuloplasty
Memberships
● Fellow, Cardiological Society of India
● Life Member, Indian Medical Association
● Life Member, Indian Society of Cardiology
● Member, Indian Heart Rhythm Society
● Member, American College of Cardiology
● Member, Delhi Medical Council
● Member, Medical Council of India (MCI)
Education & Training
● MBBS, Government Medical College & Rajendra Hospital, Punjabi University, Patiala (1993)
● MD (Internal Medicine), Government Medical College & Rajendra Hospital, Punjabi University, Patiala (1996)
● DM (Cardiology), King George’s Medical College, Lucknow University (1998)
● FNB (Interventional Cardiology), National Board of Examination (2003)
Honors & Awards
● Gold Medal: 1st Rank in Obstetrics & Gynaecology during MBBS course
● Silver Medal: 1st Rank in ENT during final professional MBBS course (1991)
● Silver Medal: 1st Rank in Obs & Gynae during final professional MBBS course (1991)
● Silver Medal: 2nd Rank in aggregate during final professional MBBS course (1991)
● Bronze Medal: 2nd Rank in Anatomy during first professional MBBS course (1988)
● Bronze Medal: 2nd Rank in Forensic Medicine during second professional MBBS course (1990)
● Bronze Medal: 2nd Rank in Community Medicine during second professional MBBS course (1990)
● Bronze Medal: 2nd Rank in aggregate during second professional MBBS course (1990)
● Bronze Medal: 2nd Rank in Surgery during final professional MBBS course (1991)
● Bronze Medal: 2nd Rank in aggregate during final professional MBBS course (1991)
● Distinction in ENT during final professional MBBS Course (1991)
Treatments Offered
● Complex Coronary Interventions (Radial Route)
● Electrophysiology Study and RF Ablations
● Device Implantation (Pacemakers, ICD, CRT)
● Peripheral Interventions
● Bronchial and Renal Artery Embolization
● Balloon Valvuloplasty
● Comprehensive Cardiology Consultations and Care


