Dr. Vijay Kumar Chopra
Executive Director
• Cardiology
• 44+ years of experience
• Max Hospital Saket, Delhi
Brief about doctor
Dr. Vijay Kumar Chopra is a highly experienced and distinguished cardiologist with more than four decades of service in this area. The subsequent career upraises into vital positions in clinical practice and research, notably including important responsibilities in the treatment of heart failure and interventional cardiology. Throughout his splendid career, he has associated himself with many of the most renowned institutions and contributed significantly towards the development of cardiology in India. He is known for both his clinical skills as well as his mentorship and leadership in cardiac care programs. Dr. Chopra is popularly known for his work in heart failure management, has key leadership positions in various national and international cardiology organizations, and is a prominent figure in his field.
Education & Training
- MBBS, 1972
- MD (Medicine), 1976
- DM (Cardiology), 1979
Work Experience
Dr. Vijay Kumar Chopra has served in several top positions throughout his long career.
- Max Healthcare, Senior Director, Cardiac Sciences (Present)
- Medanta The Medicity, Gurgaon Director, Heart Failure Program (2009-2019)
- Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre, New Delhi, Principal Consultant (Cardiology) (2005 - 2009)
- Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, Senior Consultant, Cardiology (1979 - 2005)
- PGI, Chandigarh, Senior Resident, Cardiology (1977-1979)
- PGI, Chandigarh, Senior Resident, Medicine (1976 - 1977)
- PGI, Chandigarh, Resident, General Medicine (1974 - 1976)
- PGI, Chandigarh, Junior Resident, Medicine (1973 - 1974)
Awards & Honours
- MBBS, 1972International Scholar, Cleveland Clinic
- Founder President, Heart Failure Association of India (2013)
Memberships
- Life Member, Cardiological Society of India (CSI) Nati onal and Delhi Branch
- Fellow, Cardiological Society of India (CSI)
- Fellow, American College of Cardiology (ACC)
- Fellow, European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
- Fellow, ESC Heart Failure Association
- Board of Governors, Heart Failure Association of India
Interest in Specialty
Dr. Vijay Kumar Chopra is currently interested in the following specialty areas:
- Management of heart failure
- Interventional cardiology
- Cardiac catheterization
- High heart care and transplant
- Rhythm disorders of heart
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. 1: What does Dr. Vijay Kumar Chopra specialize in?
Dr. Vijay Kumar Chopra is a cardiac scientist, well equipped in the management of heart failure as well as interventional cardiology. He has good experience in complex procedures, including catheterization.
Q. 2: How many years of experience does Dr. Chopra hold?
Practiced over 44 years of medicine as a cardiologist, including intense responsibility in organizing and managing cardiac care programs across India.
Q. 3: What are the honors/awards received by Dr. Vijay Kumar Chopra?
He has an international scholarship at Cleveland Clinic and was the founder president of the Heart Failure Association of India.
Q. 4: Where did Dr. Chopra obtain his medical education?
MBBS in 1972, MD in Medicine in 1976, and DM in Cardiology in 1979, Dr. Chopra
Q. 5: Is Dr. Vijay Kumar Chopra a member of any professional bodies?
Yes, He is an accepted Fellow of the Cardiological Society of India, American College of Cardiology, European Society of Cardiology, etc.
