- Dr. T S Kler
- Speciality: Cardiac Interventionist
- Designation: Chairman
- Education: MBBS, MD – Medicine, DM – Cardiology, MRCP
- Experience: 48+ years
- BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, Delhi
About Dr. T S Kler
Dr. T S Kler is a highly respected interventional cardiologist with over 48+ years of experience in the field. He is known for pioneering electrophysiology in India and was the first physician to implant an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) in the country. Dr. Kler has contributed significantly to the development of cardiac resynchronization therapy, pacemaker, and AICD implantation in India, earning him numerous accolades, including the prestigious Padma Bhushan in 2005 for his exceptional service to medicine.
Dr. Kler holds an MBBS from Medical College of Patiala and completed his MD and DM in cardiology at PGI Chandigarh. Additionally, he earned an MRCP in the UK before returning to India in 1989, where he became one of the founding doctors of Escorts Heart Institute. Throughout his career, Dr. Kler has performed over 25,000 coronary, renal, carotid, and peripheral angioplasties, demonstrating expertise in complex coronary interventions, heart failure devices, and cardiac pacing. He has also published extensively, with around 150 national and international journal articles to his name. Currently, he serves as the Chairman of Fortis Heart and Vascular Institute at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram, and Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi.
Areas of Expertise
- Complex Coronary Angioplasty: Expert in performing coronary interventions, including stenting and atherectomy.
- Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT): Specializes in CRT-P and CRT-D implantations for managing heart failure.
- Electrophysiology and Cardiac Pacing: A pioneer in India, establishing the first electrophysiology department and starting the radiofrequency ablation program.
- Pacemaker and AICD Implantation: First doctor in India to implant these life-saving devices.
- Renal, Carotid, and Peripheral Angioplasty: Performed over 25,000 procedures to treat vascular blockages.
Work Experience
- Chairman, Fortis Heart and Vascular Institute, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram
- Executive Director, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi
- Chairman, Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi
Education
- MBBS, Medical College of Patiala
- MD (Medicine), PGI Chandigarh
- DM (Cardiology), PGI Chandigarh
- MRCP, United Kingdom
Awards and Recognition
- Padma Bhushan, 2005
- Lifetime Achievement Award, 2006
