- Specialty : Cardiac Sciences, Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Cardiac Electrophysiology-Pacemaker
- Designation: Principal Director – Cardiac Sciences
- Experience: 38+ Years
- Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket
About: Dr. Vinay Kumar Bahl
Dr. Vinay Kumar Bahl, former Dean and Chief of the Cardio Thoracic Centre and Head of Cardiology at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, is a world-renowned name in cardiology. He joined AIIMS in 1985 and brings over 40 years of experience and leadership in cardiac treatments to Max Hospitals. He has a special interest in interventional cardiology, including coronary and valvular interventions. Dr. Bahl has received numerous prestigious awards, orations, and fellowships from national and international academic institutions. His experience and knowledge greatly strengthen our world-class team.
Work Experience
- Dean (Academics), AIIMS, New Delhi (2018-2020)
- Chief, Cardio Thoracic Centre, AIIMS, New Delhi (2018-2020)
- Head of Cardiology, AIIMS, New Delhi (2006-2020)
- Professor in Cardiology, AIIMS, New Delhi (1998-2006)
- Additional Professor in Cardiology, AIIMS, New Delhi (1990-1998)
- Associate Professor in Cardiology, AIIMS, New Delhi (1988-1990)
- Assistant Professor in Cardiology, AIIMS, New Delhi (1985-1988)
- Assistant Professor in Cardiology, GB Pant Hospital, New Delhi (1984-1985)
Education & Training
- DM (Cardiology), GB Pant Hospital / University of Delhi, New Delhi (1983)
- MD (Medicine), MLN Medical College / University of Allahabad (1980)
- MBBS, MLN Medical College / University of Allahabad (1976)
- Honorary Registrar (Commonwealth Scholar) for Interventional Cardiology at Groby Road Hospital, Leicester, UK (1989-1990)
- Senior Research Associate for Electrophysiology and Pacing at University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, USA (1994)
- WHO Short-Term Consultant for teaching and training of cardiologists in North Korea (1998)
- Consultant Cardiologist, The Lanka Hospital Corporation, Colombo, Sri Lanka (2002-2004)
Memberships
- Fellow, American College of Cardiology (FACC)
- Fellow, European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
- Life Member, Cardiological Society of India (CSI)
- Life Member, Association of Physicians of India (API)
- Founder Member, Indian Society of Echocardiography (ISE)
- Nominated Member, National Academy of Medical Science (MNAMS)
- Nominated Member, Advisory Board of Asian Pacific Heart Association (APSH)
Awards
- “Amrut Mody Unichem Prize” by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), 1994
- “Life Time Achievement Award” by Cardiological Society of India (CSI), Delhi Branch, 2018
- “Pioneer of Intervention Cardiology” by Delhi Intervention Council, 2017
- “Dronacharya Award” by APVIC, 2019
- “Couer de’ Or Award” for philanthropic work in cardiology, 2008
- “Life Time Achievement Award” by WCCPGC, New Delhi, 2010
- “Best Cardiologist Award” by Zee TV, 2015
- “Legends of Cardiology” Award by Times Group, 2017
- “Excellence in Cardiology” by TV NewsX Health Awards, 2018
Speciality Interests
Dr. Bahl has significantly contributed to coronary angioplasty and stents, intravascular ultrasound, intra-coronary brachytherapy, fractional flow reserve, cardiac imaging, and catheter ablation techniques. He pioneered TAVI, left atrial appendage closure, rota ablation, and coronary lithotripsy shockwave therapy in the department. He also introduced the procedures of retrograde non-transseptal balloon mitral valvotomy and mitral balloon valvotomy using the Inoue balloon for pulmonary stenosis, aortic stenosis, and IVC obstruction for the first time in India. Additionally, he was the first to perform a leadless pacemaker implantation in the country and established normal indices of diastolic function via Doppler echocardiography.
