Dr. Viveka Kumar
Vice Chairman
• Cardiac Sciences
• 24+ years of experience
• Max Hospital, Saket, Delhi
Brief about doctor
He is a highly experienced cardiologist with over two decades of experience in the field of cardiac interventions and electrophysiology. He has been focusing on more complex angioplasties, whether multivessel, bifurcation, or left main with Rota Ablation. He has done a large volume of complex coronary and valvular interventions. That apart, he is also an expert in cardiac devices like pacemakers, ICDs, and leadless pacemakers.The foreign trainings that Dr. Kumar received at St. George Hospital, London, and Southampton University Hospital make him one of the best interventional cardiologists and cardiac electrophysiologists of the country. His precision in TAVI procedures or structural heart disease makes him successful.
Education Qualifications
- MBBS: Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- MD (Medicine): Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- DM (Cardiology): LPS Institute of Cardiology, Kanpur
- Training in Interventional Cardiology & Electrophysiology
- St. George Hospital, London, UK
- Southampton University Hospital, Southampton, UK
Memberships & Fellowships
- FSCAI:Fellow of Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
- FACC:Fellow of American College of Cardiology
- FESC:Fellow of European Society of Cardiology
- FSAICS:Fellow of Southeast Asian Interventional Cardiology Society
- MHRS:Member of Heart Rhythm Society
- TAVI and Structural Heart Fellowship in USA & Europe, Denmark
Awards & Honors
- Chikitsa Ratna Award by DMA
- Vidya Ratna Award by Kanpur University in 2010
- International Award of Excellence in Cardiology, Mysore
- Mithila Samman by Lt. Shri Arun Jaitley
- Dr. K Sharan Cardiology Excellence Award by IMA
- Lifetime Achievement Award by Gastric Society of India
- Honor by the Iraqi Government for Cardiac Services
Procedures Expertise
- TAVI & Structural Heart Interventions
- Coronary Angioplasty: Multivessel, Bifurcation, Left Main Angioplasty with Rota Ablation, FFR, IVUS, OCT, IABP, IMPELLA devices
- Peripheral, Renal, & Carotid Angioplasty
- Electrophysiology Study & RF Ablation with 3D Mapping
- Pacemaker & Combo Device Implantation
- Leadless Pacemaker & Subcutaneous ICD
- Aortic Stent Graft, Hybrid Procedures
- LVAD (Left Ventricular Assist Device) & Heart Transplantation Team, ECMO
Specialty Interests
- TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation)
- Structural Heart Disease Interventions
- Electrophysiology & Cardiac Devices
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. 1: Which field has Dr. Viveka Kumar specialized in specifically?
Dr. Kumar is an interventional cardiologist with expertise in cardiac electrophysiology and structural heart disease. He has experience in complex angioplasties, pacemaker implantation, and TAVI.
Q. 2: What is the procedure to book an appointment with Dr. Viveka Kumar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Viveka Kumar at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket (Smart) or Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket by calling +917860898936.
Q. 3: What procedures does Dr. Viveka Kumar perform?
Dr. Kumar performs various cardiac procedures, including TAVI, complex coronary angioplasties, pacemaker and ICD implantation, valvuloplasty, and peripheral angioplasty.
Q. 4: Which notable awards have been awarded to Dr. Viveka Kumar?
Dr. Kumar has received several prestigious awards, such as the Chikitsa Ratna Award, Vidya Ratna Award, and the International Award of Excellence in Cardiology. The Government of Iraq also honored him for his contributions to cardiac care.
Q. 5: What is TAVI, and does Dr. Kumar perform it?
TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation) is a minimally invasive procedure to replace a narrowed aortic valve. Dr. Kumar has extensive experience in performing TAVI and is highly regarded as an expert in this field.
