About (Prof.) Dr. Purshotam Lal:
- Dr. (Prof.) Purshotam Lal is a globally acclaimed interventional cardiologist with over 46 years of experience, renowned as the “Father of Interventional Cardiology in India” for pioneering over 20 cardiology procedures in the country.
- He is the Chairman and Director of Interventional Cardiology at Metro Hospitals & Heart Institute, Sector 12, Noida, and the visionary founder of the Metro Group of Hospitals, established in 1997 to provide affordable, world-class healthcare.
- Dr. Lal completed his MBBS from Government Medical College, Amritsar, and furthered his training in the UK, Germany, and the USA.
- He holds fellowships from esteemed institutions, including the American College of Cardiology, American College of Medicine, Royal College of Physicians (Canada), Indian College of Cardiology, and the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions (USA).
- Dr. Lal has introduced numerous groundbreaking procedures in India, such as Slow Rotational Angioplasty, Coronary Atherectomy, Diamond Drilling of Arteries (Rotablator), Non-Surgical Closure of Heart Holes (ASD/VSD), and Non-Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVI/TAVR).
- He has performed the world’s first non-surgical heart hole closure using the Monodisk device and the first transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) with the CoreValve system.
- Dr. Lal’s contributions have been recognized with numerous accolades, including the Padma Bhushan (2003), Padma Vibhushan (2009), and the Dr. B. C. Roy National Award (2004).
Why Choose (Prof.) Dr. Purshotam Lal?
- Over 46 years of pioneering experience in interventional cardiology.
- Introduced more than 20 cardiology procedures in India, many being firsts globally.
- Performed the largest number of angioplasties and stentings in the country as a single operator.
- Recognized for developing cost-effective, minimally invasive cardiac procedures, enhancing accessibility for patients.
- Founder of Metro Group of Hospitals, aimed at delivering affordable, high-quality healthcare.
- Recipient of prestigious national awards, including Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Dr. B. C. Roy National Award.
Education Background:
- MBBS – Government Medical College, Amritsar, India
- MD – Internal Medicine
- AB (USA) – American Board Certification
- FRCP (Canada) – Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians
- FACM – Fellow of the American College of Medicine
- FICC – Fellow of the Indian College of Cardiology
- FACC – Fellow of the American College of Cardiolog
- FSCAI (USA) – Fellow of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
- D.Sc (Honoris Causa) – Doctor of Science
Awards & Accolades:
- Padma Vibhushan (2009) – India’s second-highest civilian award
- Padma Bhushan (2003) – India’s third-highest civilian award
- Dr. B. C. Roy National Award (2004) – For developing interventional cardiology in India
- Best Teacher Award, USA (1985)
- Jawaharlal Nehru International Excellence Award (1990)
- Rajiv Gandhi Award (1991)
- Dr. V V Shah Oration Gold Medal by Cardiological Society of India (1992)
- Lifetime Achievement Awards by The Times of India and Delhi Medical Association
- Listed multiple times in the Limca Book of World Records
(Prof.) Dr. Purshotam Lal Specialities:
Dr. (Prof.) Purshotam Lal specializes in interventional cardiology, focusing on minimally invasive procedures such as angioplasty, stenting, non-surgical closure of heart defects (ASD/VSD), transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI/TAVR), and innovative techniques for treating complex cardiac conditions.
Medical Problems Treated by Doctor
- Coronary artery disease
- Heart valve disorders (e.g., aortic stenosis, mitral valve disease)
- Congenital heart defects (ASD, VSD, PDA)
- Peripheral artery disease
- Aortic aneurysms
- Arrhythmias
- Heart failure
Medical Procedures Performed by Doctor
- Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA)
- Coronary stenting (including drug-eluting and gold stents)
- Rotational atherectomy (Rotablator)
- Non-surgical closure of atrial and ventricular septal defects (ASD/VSD)
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI/TAVR)
- Inoue Balloon Mitral Valvuloplasty
- Left atrio-femoral bypass support (partial artificial heart)
- Ultrasound-assisted thrombolysis
- Angiogenesis therapy using VEGF and stem cells
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