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Dr. Prabhakar Shetty

Cardiologist

, Bangalore, India

28 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Prabhakar Shetty is a specialized Interventional Cardiologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Hebbal, India. The doctor has over 28 Years of experience and is associated with Columbia Asia Hospital, Hebbal.

Association and Memberships Dr. Prabhakar Shetty is part of:

  • Cardiovascular Society of India
  • Cardiological Society of India

Certifications :

  • Fellow Of American College Of Cardiology - U.S.A

Qualifications :

  • American Board Certified In Cardiology - U.S.A
  • American Board Certified In Internal Medicine - U.S.A
  • American Board Certified In Intervention Cardiology - U.S.A
  • DM - PGI Chandigarh
  • MD - Cardiology - PGI Chandigarh
  • MBBS - Mysore Medical College

Hospital Address :

Columbia Asia Hospital, Rajaji Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Dr. Raja Sekhar Varma

Cardiologist

, Kochi, India

28 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Raja Sekhar Varma is a specialized Interventional Cardiologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Kochi, India. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with Aster Medicity.

Association and Memberships Dr. Raja Sekhar Varma is part of:

  • Cardiological Society of India (CSI)
  • Indian College of Cardiology (ICC)

Certifications :

  • Advanced Cardiology Training program (Asan Medical Centre, Seoul, Korea)

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MD (General Medicine)
  • DM (Cardiology)

Hospital Address :

Aster Medcity Hospital, South Chittoor, Kochi, Kerala, India

What is the medical expertise of Dr. Raja Sekhar Varma?

  • Dr Raja Sekhar Varma is a renowned interventional cardiologist with over 10 years of experience. His areas of expertise include complex PCI, balloon valvotomy( BTV, BAV, PTMC), ICDs, TAVR, stent graft for dissections/aneurysms, implantation of pacemakers, rotablation assisted PCI and image guided PCI.
  • For his excellence in the field of interventional cardiology, Dr Varma has received several prestigious awards such as the " MOH Hassan Kuthoos Marikka Endowment Prize in Cardiology" in 1996 , the " JIPMER Scientific Society Best Paper Award" in 2001 and the " Nallam Satiyanarayanamma Gold Medal" for obtaining the first place in MD in General Medicine at Pondicherry University in 2000.
  • He has published several papers in respected journals such as:

Narayanan S, Jabir A, Rajesh, Varma R, Thomas V, Thomas M, Gopakumar K S, Balachandran A. Heart failure admissions during COVID-19 pandemic. KERALA HEART J 2021;10:15-8.

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Dr. Suman Bhandari

Cardiologist

, Delhi, India

38 Years of experience

Speaks: English, Hindi

 


Dr. Suman Bhandari is a specialized Interventional Cardiologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in New Delhi, India. The doctor has over 37 Years of experience and is associated with Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla.

Association and Memberships Dr. Suman Bhandari is part of:

  • Medical Council of India (MCI)
  • Delhi Medical Council
  • Fellow of American College Of Cardiology (FACC)
  • Cardiological Society of India (FCSI)
  • European Society of Cardiology (FESC)
  • Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (FSCAI)

Certifications :

  • Fellowship at Interventional Rouen (France) & Leuven (Belgium)

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - MKJK college, Rohtak, 1976
  • MD - Medicine - Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, 1981
  • DM - Cardiology - Aiims, 1983

Hospital Address :

Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla Rd, New Friends Colony, New Delhi, Delhi, India

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Dr. Pramod Kumar K

Cardiologist

, Hyderabad, India

25 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Pramod Kumar K is a specialized Interventional Cardiologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Hyderabad, India. The doctor has over 21 Years of experience and is associated with Yashoda Hospital, Malakpet.

Association and Memberships Dr. Pramod Kumar K is part of:

  • Fellow American College of Cardiology
  • European Society of Cardiology
  • European Association of PCI
  • Member Cardiology Society of India

Qualifications :

  • M.B.B.S
  • MD (Internal Medicine)
  • D.M (Cardiology)

Hospital Address :

Yashoda Hospitals - Malakpet, Jamal Colony, Old Malakpet, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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Dr. Sumit Kumar

Cardiologist

, Delhi, India

10 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Sumit Kumar is a specialized Interventional Cardiologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Delhi, India. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with Clear Medi Hospital, Karkardooma.

Qualifications :

  • M.B.B.S. from Jawaharlal Medical College and Hospital, Bihar
  • M.D. (Internal Medicine) from PGIMER, Chandigarh
  • D.M. (Cardiology) from PGIMER, Chandigarh

Hospital Address :

ClearMedi Hospital Vasundhara, Sector 15, Vasundhara, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Dr. Rakesh Gupta

Cardiologist

, Gurgaon, India

40 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Rakesh Gupta is a specialized Interventional Cardiologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Gurgaon, India. The doctor has over 40 Years of experience and is associated with Medanta - The Medicity.

Qualifications :

  • M.Ch. (C.V.T.S.)G.B.Pant Hospital, New Delhi
  • M.S. (General Surgery)S.P. Medical College, Bikaner, University of Rajasthan
  • M.B.B.S University College of Medical Sciences, New Delhi

Hospital Address :

Medanta The Medicity, Medicity, Islampur Colony, Sector 38, Gurugram, Haryana, India

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Dr. Rupesh Kaushik

Cardiologist

, Delhi, India

17 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Rupesh Kaushik is one of the top Interventional Cardiologist in New Delhi, India. The medical practitioner holds over 12 years of experience and is associated with Aakash Healthcare Super Speciality Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Rupesh Kaushik is part of:

  • Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions

Certifications :

  • Post Doctoral Fellowship (Interventional Cardiology)

Qualifications :

  • MD
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

Sector 3, Dwarka, New Delhi, Delhi 110075, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Rupesh Kaushik

  • Medical expertise in Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT), angioplasty, IVUS, OCT Rotablation, FFR, Pacemaker and ICD insertion, Device Closure and Cardiac and peripheral angiography.
  • He is an expert in a variety of cardiology diagnostic and treatment methods.
  • A board-certified cardiac surgeon who works at Aakash Healthcare Super Specialty Hospital in New Delhi.
  • He is a well qualified specialist with an MBBS, MD, and DM in Cardiology .
  • Dr. Rupesh is a respected SCAI member (Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions).
  • At the Kerala Heart Rhythm Society Annual Meeting, he received the Young Investigator Award, and he placed second in the ICCK Interventional Cardiology Quiz.
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Dr. Abraham Oomman

Cardiologist

, Chennai, India

20 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Malayalam

 


Dr Abraham Oomman is one of the most skillful Cardiologist in Chennai, India. The medical specialist holds over 20 years of experience and is associated with Apollo Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Abraham Oomman is part of:

  • Tamilnadu Medical Council

Qualifications :

  • MD
  • DNB
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

Apollo Hospital Greams Road Chennai - Best Hospital in Chennai, Greams Road, Thousand Lights West, Thousand Lights, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Dr. Ramesh Gudapati

Cardiologist

, Hyderabad, India

32 Years of experience

Speaks: Telugu , English

 


Dr Ramesh Gudapati is one of the top Interventional Cardiologist in Hyderabad, India. The doctor holds over 22 years of experience and is associated with Star Hospitals.

Certifications :

  • Fellowship In Interventional Cardiology - national heart center -singapore, 2001
  • Fellowship In Interventional Cardiology - institute cardiovasculaire paris sud, 2002

Qualifications :

  • DNB
  • MD
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

Star Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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Dr. Karan Chopra

Cardiologist

, Delhi, India

16 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Karan Chopra is one of the foremost Interventional Cardiologist in New Delhi, India. The medical practitioner holds over 12 years of experience and is associated with Venkateshwar Hospital.

Certifications :

  • FAGE

Qualifications :

  • MD
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

Venkateshwar Hospital, Sector 18, Sector 18A, Dwarka, Delhi, India

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Dr. Neeraj Bhalla

Cardiologist

, Delhi, India

41 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Neeraj Bhalla is one of the leading Interventional Cardiologist in New Delhi, India. The medical specialist holds over 26 years of experience and is associated with BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Neeraj Bhalla is part of:

  • Cardiological Society of India (National)
  • Cardiological Society of India (Delhi Chapter)

Certifications :

  • FACC - American College of Cardiology, 2016

Qualifications :

  • MD
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

BLK Super Speciality Hospital, Prasad Nagar, Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi, India

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Dr. Hemant Gandhi

Cardiologist

, Gurgaon, India

15 Years of experience

Speaks: English ,Hindi

 


Dr Hemant Gandhi is one of the best Interventional Cardiologist in Gurugram, India. The medical specialist holds over 15 years of experience and is associated with Fortis Memorial Research Institute.

Association and Memberships Dr. Hemant Gandhi is part of:

  • Cardiological Society of India
  • Pediatric Cardiac Society of India
  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Qualifications :

  • MD
  • MBBS
  • DM

Hospital Address :

FMRI, Sector 45, Gurugram, Haryana, India

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Dr. Swapan Sengupta

Cardiologist

, Kolkata, India

46 Years of experience

Speaks: English ,Hindi , Bengali

 


Dr Swapan Sengupta is one of the foremost Interventional Cardiologist in Kolkata, India. The doctor holds over 40 years of experience and is associated with Fortis Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Swapan Sengupta is part of:

  • Medical Council of India (MCI)

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MCh

Hospital Address :

Fortis Hospital & Kidney Institute, Dover Terrace, Ballygunge, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

What is the medical expertise of Dr. Swapan Sengupta?

  • Dr Swapan Sengupta is an acclaimed interventional cardiologist with over 40 years of experience. His expertise includes providing treatments for conditions such as inflammatory heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, rheumatic heart disease, and hypertensive heart diseaseco. He can perform several procedures efficiently such as coronary angiogram, pacemaker implantation, coronary angioplasty and cardiac catheterization.
  • He is associated with the Medical Council of India(MCI).
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Dr. Satbir Singh

Cardiologist

, Delhi, India

25 Years of experience

Speaks: English ,Hindi

 


Dr Satbir Singh is one of the most sought after Cardiologist in New Delhi, India. The medical practitioner holds over 21 years of experience and is associated with BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Satbir Singh is part of:

  • Delhi Medical Council
  • Medical Council of India (MCI)
  • National Academy of Medical Sciences

Certifications :

  • North Zone topper of TYSA young scholar awards - 2009
  • Best DNB student award at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital - 2007

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • DNB

Hospital Address :

BLK Super Speciality Hospital, Prasad Nagar, Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi, India

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Dr. Ashok Seth

Cardiologist

, Delhi, India

40 Years of experience

Speaks: English ,Hindi

 


Dr Ashok Seth is one of the leading Interventional Cardiologist in New Delhi, India. The doctor holds over 40 years of experience and is associated with Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ashok Seth is part of:

  • Cardiological Society of India (CSI)

Certifications :

  • Fellowship of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC) - European Society of Cardiology, 1995
  • Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCP Canada) - Canada , 1995
  • FACC - American College of Cardiology, 1995

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • FACC

Hospital Address :

Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla Rd, New Friends Colony, New Delhi, Delhi, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Ashok Seth

  • Pioneer of angioplasty techniques for India, Asia Pacific such as Directional Atherectomy, Angioscopy, Stents, Thrombectomy devices & Drug Eluting Stents, and use of Impella heart support device failing heart.
  • Other specialities are Bioabsorbable Stents and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI), MitraClip Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair, and Intravascular Coronary Lithotripsy (Shockwave).
  • Padma Shri in 2003, Padma Bhushan in 2015 and ‘B.C.Roy National Award’ for the most ‘Eminent Medical Person’ in 2017 in addition to nearly 90 more national and international awards
  • Doctorates from BHU, AMU, Jamia Millia Islamia, Amity, Shiv Nadar and Teerthankar Mahavir University.
  • He has been conferred ‘Adjunct Professorship of Cardiology’ of J N Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University and the National Board of Examinations.
  • President - APSIC, Past President- CSI and Past Vice President – Asia Pacific Society of Cardiology.
  • He has 350 plus publications credited to him in peer reviewed Indian and International medical journals with chapters in 30-books on Cardiology and has been the Editor of 3-books.
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Leadless Pacemakers in India: A New Era in Heart Rhythm Management

India has become a global centre for advanced cardiac care due to steady advancements in clinical technology and therapeutic accessibility. The leadless pacemaker is a groundbreaking advancement in cardiovascular medicine that is revolutionising the treatment of bradycardia.

Published: 27 Oct, 2025
Updated: 27 Oct, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should a single-chamber pacemaker be implanted in India?

India provides modern cath labs, skilled electrophysiologists, and reasonably priced, high-quality cardiac care. Pacemakers from reputable international brands are used in hospitals. Medical travellers are supported by English-speaking staff. Safety and success rates are comparable to international norms.

Is it safe to implant a single-chamber pacemaker in India?

Yes, stringent infection control and procedural safety measures are followed in Indian hospitals. Under local anesthesia, the minimally invasive procedure is carried out. Major hospitals are JCI-accredited, and cardiologists have extensive training. Wound checks and ECG monitoring are part of post-operative care.

How much time does it take to recover from the procedure?

The actual implantation procedure takes one to two hours, and patients are observed for twenty-four to forty-eight hours after the procedure. The majority are released in two days. A week is typically needed for full recovery, during which time it is advisable to avoid activities that strain the shoulder and heavy lifting.

Do Indian cardiologists have experience with pacemaker implantation?

Indeed, a lot of them specialise in implanting devices and hold international fellowships. Every year, they carry out hundreds of these procedures. Prominent hospitals employ electrophysiologists who are knowledgeable about both single-chamber and dual-chamber systems.

Which Indian hospitals allow foreigners to have pacemakers implanted?

Popular options provide complete international patient services, cardiac intensive care unit support, and device labs. Assistance with reservations is available before arrival.

Before having pacemaker surgery, can I obtain a second opinion in India?

Of course. Indian hospitals provide teleconsultations or in-person consultations for second opinions. To confirm the diagnosis and treatment plan, doctors review Holter, echocardiogram (echo), and electrocardiogram (ECG) data. Before committing to the implant, this gives patients peace of mind. Medigence can assist you in getting a teleconsultation and a second opinion service through its platform.

In India, how is a single-chamber pacemaker implanted?

A lead is inserted into the right chamber of the heart, and the device is implanted beneath the skin close to the collarbone. It’s done under local anesthesia with sedation. The process takes one to two hours. Indian hospitals employ sterile procedures and fluoroscopy.

After pacemaker surgery, can I travel or fly in India?

Yes, if there are no complications, you can fly safely 7–10 days after the procedure. Physicians will provide a pacemaker identification card and a certificate confirming the patient is fit to fly. Steer clear of specific security scanners and don't carry magnets.

Will hospitals assist with lodging and medical visas?

Yes, Indian hospitals have international departments that assist with airport transfers, hotel reservations, and medical visa applications. To enable patients to focus on their care and recovery, concierge teams manage logistics.

Is it possible to monitor a pacemaker remotely in India?

Yes, hospitals provide devices for remote monitoring that send information to your cardiologist. For patients from abroad who are unable to visit often, this is perfect. It facilitates prompt problem solving and early issue detection.