Dr. Atul Mathur - Famous Cardiologist in India

Dr. Atul Mathur is a famous cardiologist in India, specialising in interventional cardiology. He is a distinguished cardiac surgeon with an exceptional career spanning over 34 years. Currently the Chairman of Cardiology and Chief of the Cath Lab at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Dr. Mathur is also the president of the Indian Council for Carotid Therapeutics India. His expertise in complex coronary procedures, along with his specialisation in endovascular and structural heart interventions, has earned him a reputation for being one of the best cardiac surgeons for patients from all over the world.

Dr. Mathur’s work in endovascular interventions includes carotid stenting, aortic graft stenting, and peripheral arterial and venous angioplasty. His proficiency in structural heart interventions is equally impressive, with procedures such as TAVR, LAAO, BMV, and adult VSD closure. He is also the first Indian doctor to obtain a US patent for a medical device used in carotid artery stenting.

In addition to performing thousands of complex procedures, Dr. Mathur has established a Centre of Excellence in Interventional Cardiology, where he trains young Indian physicians through specialised courses in interventions. His contributions to cardiac research, with several hundred research publications, have been widely acknowledged by experts from around the world. Many procedures that Dr. Mathur performed for the first time in India are now being followed by many doctors across the country.

Dr. Mathur's impressive training and work experience are two of the reasons why he is the most preferred cardiac surgeon in Delhi. He completed his education with an MBBS from the University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, followed by an MD in General Medicine from the University of Rajasthan in 1987, and a DM in Cardiology from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 1991. He also worked as an associate at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and as an assistant professor at AIIMS. He is now the chairman of cardiology at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute and continues helping patients have healthy and fit hearts.

He is skilled at performing cardiac procedures for cardiac heart failure and cardiovascular conditions, including coronary angioplasty, mitral valve replacement, pacemaker installation, cardiothoracic surgery, and more.

Through his extensive experience, specialised knowledge and dedication to advancing cardiovascular health, Dr. Atul Mathur continues to be counted on the list of famous cardiologists in India.