- Specialty : Cardiac Sciences, Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology
- Designation: Senior Director
- Experience: 44+ Years
- Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket
About: Dr. Vijay Kumar Chopra
Dr. Vijay Kumar Chopra boasts a remarkable 40-year career, distinguishing himself as a seasoned expert in preventive cardiology and the treatment of advanced heart conditions. Throughout his tenure, he has actively participated and led numerous international clinical trials, assuming roles as a principal investigator and contributing significantly to steering committees as a national lead investigator. Dr. Chopra’s wealth of experience underscores his deep understanding of cardiovascular medicine, making him a trusted authority in his field. His dedication to advancing cardiac care through research and clinical practice has earned him widespread recognition and respect within the medical community.
Work Experience
- PGI, Chandigarh, Jr. Resident (Medicine), 1973 -1974
- PGI, Chandigarh, Resident (General Medicine), 1974 – 1976
- PGI, Chandigarh, Sr. Resident (Dept. of Medicine), 1976 – 1977
- PGI, Chandigarh, Sr. Resident (Cardiology), 1977 – 1979
- Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, Sr. Consultant – Cardiology, 1979 – 2005
- Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre, New Delhi, Principal Consultant (Cardiology) 2005 – 2009
- Medanta – The Medicity, Gurgaon, Director (Heart Failure Program), 2009 – 2019
Education & Training
- MBBS, 1972
- MD (Medicine), 1976
- DM (Cardiology), 1979
Memberships
- Life Member CSI – National and Delhi Branch
- Fellow, CSI
- Fellow, ACC
- Fellow, ESC
- Fellow, ESC Heart Failure Association
- Board of Governors, Heart Failure Association of India
Awards
- International Scholar, Cleveland Clinic
- Founder President – Heart Failure Association of India 2013
