- Speciality: Cardiologist
- Designation: Senior Consultant -Cardiologist, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Delhi
- Education: MBBS, M.D, D.N.B in Cardiology
- Experience: 25+ years
- Hospital: Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Delhi
About Dr. Vanita Arora
Dr. Vanita Arora is a distinguished Cardiologist with over 25 years of experience, currently serving as the Senior Consultant in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Interventional Cardiology at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi. Renowned for her pioneering work in cardiac pacing and electrophysiology, she has performed thousands of procedures including radiofrequency ablations, leadless pacemaker implants, and 3D mapping for complex arrhythmias. She was the first in India to implant a leadless pacemaker and perform His Bundle Pacing and Left Bundle Branch Pacing, making significant advancements in physiological pacing. Her international training includes prestigious institutions in the USA and Germany, which further refined her expertise in advanced cardiac therapies.
Dr. Arora has held key positions at top medical institutions like Max Super Speciality Hospital and Escorts Heart Institute. An active academic contributor, she has presented over 300 papers and has nearly 100 publications. She serves as a faculty member in numerous national and international forums and has contributed to EP programs across South Asia. Her honors include the FRCP (Edinburgh), FESC, and FHRS, along with multiple awards recognizing her excellence in cardiology. She has also been actively involved in teaching and holds leadership roles in esteemed medical associations, making her a respected name in Indian and global cardiology.
Work Experience
- Senior Consultant, Cardiac Electrophysiologist & Interventional Cardiologist, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
- Former Director & Head, Cardiac Electrophysiology Lab and Arrhythmia Services, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi
- Worked at Escorts Heart Institute & Research Centre, Max Healthcare Superspeciality Hospital (New Delhi), and KEM Hospital (Mumbai)
- Pioneer in establishing 3D Mapping Ablation for complex arrhythmias in Escorts Heart Institute
- First Live Case of Leadless Pacemaker implantation in Asia Pacific at TCT India, 2016
Specialty & Interests
- Cardiac Electrophysiology and Interventional Cardiology
- Radiofrequency Ablation of complex cardiac arrhythmias
- Implantation of ICDs and Biventricular Pacemakers
- Leadless Pacemaker and His Bundle Pacing procedures
- Left Bundle Branch Pacing and Physiological Pacing
- Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT)
- 3D Electroanatomical Mapping for arrhythmia treatment
- Teaching and mentoring DNB, MRCP, and cardiology fellows
- Research in cardiac devices and electrophysiological innovations
- Organizing and conducting EP workshops and training programs
Memberships
- Executive Member, Cardiology Society of India, Delhi Branch
- Treasurer, Executive Committee, Indian Heart Rhythm Society (2012-2018)
- Secretary, Indian Heart Rhythm Society (2018-2020, 2021-2022)
- Life Member, Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society
- President, Indian Medical Association, New Delhi (2020-2021)
- President-elect, Indian Society of Electrocardiology (2022)
Education & Training
- M.D., D.N.B. in Cardiology
- Fellowship in Cardiac Electrophysiology & Complex Arrhythmias, St. Luke’s Hospital, Milwaukee, USA
- Training in Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy, University Hospital, Magdeburg, Germany
- Physiological Pacing Training, Rush University Medical Centre, Chicago, USA
Honors & Awards
- Rising Star – Cardiology, Times Healthcare Awards, 2017
- Women Entrepreneur of the Year, IMA-NDB, 2018
- Healthcare Personality of the Year, Business World Healthcare Summit Awards, 2016
- Magnanimous Award for Excellence in Cardiology, IMA Academy of Medical Specialities
- Distinguished Service Award by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam for contribution in Clinical & Preventive Cardiology
- Best Case Report Award, Cardiology Society of India – Delhi Branch
Treatments Offered
- Radiofrequency Ablations (3000+ cases)
- Permanent Pacemaker Implantations (3500+ cases)
- Biventricular Pacemaker Implantations (2000+ cases)
- 3D Mapping Radiofrequency Ablations for Complex Arrhythmias (500+ cases)
- Leadless Pacemaker Implantations
- Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
- His Bundle & Left Bundle Branch Pacing