Medically reviewed by Dr. Prem Ratan Degawat, MD, DM (Cardiology)
Senior Interventional Cardiologist · Associate Director, TAVR & Structural Heart Disease Program, Eternal Hospital, Jaipur
Last updated on April 4, 2026 · View LinkedIn profile
How we compiled this list
This list is maintained by the clinical team at Dr. Prem Ratan Degawat’s practice. We include cardiologists based on publicly available professional credentials, sub-specialty training, procedural experience and case volume, hospital affiliation, and standing within the cardiology community. It is a general guide for patients, not a paid or sponsored ranking.
Transparency note: this page is published on Dr. Degawat’s own website, and he is listed here. We describe every doctor fairly using public information, and patients should verify current credentials directly with each hospital.
India’s healthcare sector has some of the world’s most skilled cardiologists who lead advanced treatments and perform life-saving heart procedures. These specialists combine highly skilled 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 is 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 advanced 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 transforming 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 lead 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 leaded 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 major 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.
