Dr. Dhiraj Kumar Gaurav is a dedicated and highly skilled interventional cardiologist with significant expertise in managing complex cardiovascular conditions. He has performed over 1,500 hands-on percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasties (PTCAs), approximately 500 cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) implantations, and has substantial experience with endovascular , structural heart disease and Congenital Heart disease interventions.

With a strong foundation in academic and clinical cardiology, Dr. Gaurav has worked in leading medical institutions, contributing to both patient care and medical education. His commitment to excellence and his compassionate approach make him a trusted name in cardiology.

Achievements

• Over 1,500 PTCA procedures performed independently
• 500+ Cardiac Implantable Device (CIED) implantations independently
• Assisted around 4000 PTCA
• Experience of around 500 structural heart interventions and Endovascular interventions and around 100 Congenital Heart disease interventions
• Significant contributions to academic research and medical teaching

Areas of Expertise

• Interventional Cardiology: Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA)
• Cardiac Device Implantation: Pacemakers, ICDs, and CRTs
• Structural Heart Interventions: BMV, BAV, BPV, Alcohol Septal Ablation, Assisting in procedures like TAVR
• Endovascular Interventions: Peripheral angioplasties and other advanced vascular procedures
• Congenital Heart disease intervention: Device closure of ASD, CSD, PDA etc.
• Advanced Cardiac Imaging: Expertise in echocardiography and related diagnostic modalities

Education

• DM (Cardiology) – LPS Institute of Cardiology, GSVM Medical College, Kanpur
• MD (General Medicine) – Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi
• MBBS – DMCH , Darbhanga

Professional Experience

• Assistant Professor – Department of Cardiology – BRD Medical College, Gorakhpur
• Assistant Professor – Interventional Cardiology – LPS Institute of Cardiology, Kanpur
• Senior Resident – Department of Cardiology – VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi

Memberships and Affiliations

• Member, Indian College of Cardiology (ICC)
• Member, Cardiological Society of India (CSI)
• Member, Association of Physicians of India (API)