Dr. Vinay Kumar Bahl is a globally renowned cardiologist with over 45 years of exemplary experience in cardiac care, clinical leadership, and research. Former Dean and Head of Cardiology at AIIMS, New Delhi, he has pioneered advanced interventional cardiology techniques, including coronary and valvular interventions. Dr.Bahl’s commitment to innovation, precision, and compassionate patient care has established him as a leading figure in cardiovascular sciences. At Metro Group of Hospitals, he leads the department with a focus on cutting-edge treatment and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Awards & Accomplishments

• AmrutModyUnichem Prize, ICMR (1994)
• Lifetime Achievement Award, Cardiological Society of India, Delhi Branch (2018)
• Pioneer of Intervention Cardiology, Delhi Intervention Council (2017)
• President, Cardiological Society of India (2008–2009)
• Course Director, India Live
• Honorary Editor, Indian Heart Journal (2001–2005)
• Dronacharya Award by APVIC (2019)
• Numerous Orations & Research Publications (200+)

Areas of Expertise

• Coronary and Valvular interventional cardiology
• Complex angioplasties, Rotablation, Lithotripsy, and TAVI procedures
• Mitral balloon valvotomy & retrograde balloon mitral valvotomy
• Heart failure management and cardiac imaging
• Development of stents, catheter-based techniques, and intra-coronary therapies
• First to perform leadless pacemaker and RNBMV in India
• Research in diastolic function assessment and echo-based diagnostics

Education

• DM (Cardiology) – GB Pant Hospital / University of Delhi (1983)
• MD (Medicine) – MLN Medical College / University of Allahabad (1980)
• MBBS – MLN Medical College / University of Allahabad (1976)

International Training

• Honorary Registrar (Commonwealth Scholar), Groby Road Hospital, Leicester, UK
• Senior Research Associate, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, USA
• WHO Short-Term Consultant – North Korea (Training in Cardiology)
• Consultant Cardiologist, Lanka Hospital, Colombo, Sri Lanka (2002–2004)

Professional Experience

• Dean (Academics), AIIMS New Delhi
• Chief, Cardio Thoracic Centre, AIIMS New Delhi
• Head of Cardiology, AIIMS New Delhi
• Professor & Associate Professor, AIIMS New Delhi
• Assistant Professor, GB Pant Hospital, New Delhi

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 Sciences (MNAMS)
• Advisory Board Member, Asian Pacific Heart Association (APSH)