India’s healthcare sector boasts some of the world’s most skilled cardiologists who pioneer innovative treatments and perform life-saving heart procedures. These specialists combine world-class training, decades of experience, and compassionate patient care.
Below is a list of the 10 best cardiologists and heart specialists in India (2026) — with detailed profiles covering qualifications, experience, areas of expertise, and locations.
1. Dr. Prem Ratan Degawat
Qualification:
MBBS (SP Medical College, Bikaner), MD (Internal Medicine, SP Medical College, Bikaner), DM (Cardiology, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow), Fellowship in Complex Interventional Cardiology (IRCCS, Italy)
Experience:
20+ years in interventional and structural heart cardiology
About:
Dr. Prem Ratan Degawat is one of India’s most accomplished structural and interventional cardiologists. He serves as the Director of Mitral & Tricuspid Valve Therapy and Structural Heart Program at Eternal Hospital (EHCC), Jaipur. With over 600 successful TAVI/TAVR cases and numerous international presentations, he is widely known for his pioneering work in advanced heart valve interventions.
Expertise:
TAVI/TAVR, TMVR, MitraClip, TriClip, CAVI, Complex Coronary Angioplasty, Angiography, Pacemaker Implantation, and Device Closure Procedures
Location:
Eternal Hospital (EHCC), Malviya Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan
2. Dr. Naresh Trehan
Qualification:
MBBS (KGMU, Lucknow), Diplomate American Board of Surgery, Diplomate American Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery, FRCS (London)
Experience:
Over 54 years in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery
About:
Chairman and Managing Director of Medanta, Dr. Trehan is a Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri awardee recognized for revolutionizing cardiac surgeries in India. He established top-tier centers of excellence such as the Escorts Heart Institute.
Expertise:
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG), Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, Robotic Heart Surgery, and Valvular Heart Repair
Location:
Medanta The Medicity, Gurugram, Haryana
3. Dr. Devi Shetty
Qualification:
MBBS, MS (General Surgery, Kasturba Medical College), FRCS (England)
Experience:
45+ years, with more than 100,000 heart surgeries performed
About:
Founder of Narayana Health, Dr. Shetty is a Padma Bhushan laureate known for making heart surgeries affordable for all. He is credited with performing India’s first neonatal heart surgery.
Expertise:
Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Heart Transplantation, Valve Repair, and Coronary Bypass Surgery
Location:
Narayana Health City, Bangalore, Karnataka
4. Dr. Ashok Seth
Qualification:
MBBS, MRCP (UK & Ireland), FRCP (London, Edinburgh, Ireland), FACC, FSCAI
Experience:
40+ years, over 50,000 angiograms and 20,000 angioplasties
About:
Dr. Seth, Chairman of Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, is one of the world’s most cited interventional cardiologists and among the first to perform TAVI in India.
Expertise:
Angioplasty, Stent Implantation, TAVI, Drug-Eluting Stents, and Bioabsorbable Stents
Location:
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi
5. Dr. Balbir Singh
Qualification:
MBBS (Maulana Azad Medical College), MD, DM (Cardiology, GB Pant Hospital), FACC
Experience:
38+ years
About:
Dr. Balbir Singh is a pioneer in interventional electrophysiology and cardiac rhythm management. He is currently the Group Chairman of Cardiac Sciences at Max Hospitals.
Expertise:
Electrophysiology, Arrhythmia Management, Pacemaker and ICD Implantation, Coronary Angioplasty
Location:
Max Super Specialty Hospital, Saket, New Delhi
6. Dr. Yugal Kishore Mishra
Qualification:
MBBS, MS, PhD (Cardiovascular Surgery, Moscow)
Experience:
43+ years with over 19,000 heart surgeries
About:
Dr. Mishra is Chief of Clinical Services and Head of Cardiac Sciences at Manipal Hospital. He pioneered robotic and minimally invasive cardiac surgeries in India.
Expertise:
Robotic Cardiac Surgery, Minimally Invasive CABG, Aortic Aneurysm Surgeries, Valve Repair
Location:
Manipal Hospital, Dwarka, New Delhi
7. Dr. Praveen Chandra
Qualification:
MBBS, MD, DM (Cardiology)
Experience:
30+ years
About:
Chairman of Interventional Cardiology at Medanta, Dr. Praveen Chandra is a Padma Shri awardee known for performing high-risk angioplasties and device-based therapies.
Expertise:
Complex Coronary Interventions, TAVI, FFR, Rotablation, and Percutaneous Mitral Valve Repair
Location:
Medanta The Medicity, Gurugram, Haryana
8. Dr. Manjinder Singh Sandhu
Qualification:
MBBS, MD, DM (Cardiology), FACC, FSCAI, MHA (USA)
Experience:
37+ years
About:
A highly decorated retired army cardiologist, Dr. Sandhu has been a senior advisor to national leaders and currently heads cardiology at Fortis Gurugram.
Expertise:
Complex Coronary Interventions, Pacemaker Implantation, Transradial Angioplasty, Device Closures
Location:
Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram
9. Dr. Ramakanta Panda
Qualification:
MBBS, MCh (Cardiothoracic Surgery, AIIMS), Fellowship (Cleveland Clinic, USA)
Experience:
40+ years
About:
Founder and Vice Chairman of Asian Heart Institute, Dr. Panda is the world’s most trusted “safest heart surgeon,” famous for his 99.8% success rate in bypass surgeries. He performed bypass surgery on former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh.
Expertise:
Off-Pump CABG, Total Arterial Revascularization, Redo Bypass Surgery, Aortic Aneurysm Surgery
Location:
Asian Heart Institute, Mumbai, Maharashtra
10. Dr. Jogendra Singh
Qualification:
MBBS, MD, DM (Cardiology, AIIMS: Gold Medalist)
Experience:
12+ years
About:
Dr. Jogendra Singh is a rising star in India’s new generation of cardiologists. Renowned for his precision and modern techniques, he is known for performing thousands of minimally invasive procedures.
Expertise:
Coronary Angioplasty, FFR, IVUS, OCT, Pacemaker Implantation, and Valvuloplasty
Location:
Sant Parmanand Hospital, Civil Lines, Delhi
Conclusion
Each cardiologist featured here has set the gold standard in cardiac care through skill, innovation, and compassion.
While India has many distinguished names in cardiology, Dr. Prem Ratan Degawat stands out in 2026 for his groundbreaking work in structural heart disease and advanced transcatheter valve therapies—making Jaipur a new heart-care hub for the nation.
Disclaimer:
This article is for informational purposes only and not intended as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for diagnosis or treatment.
