Dr Vijay Kumar Chopra

Dr. Vijay Kumar Chopra is one of India’s most respected and senior cardiologists with over 46 years of distinguished experience in cardiology and interventional cardiology. Currently serving as Senior Director, Cardiac Sciences at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, Dr. Chopra has been instrumental in developing advanced cardiac programs across premier hospitals in India. A former Director of the Heart Failure Program at Medanta and Principal Consultant at Escorts Heart Institute, he is also the Founder President of the Heart Failure Association of India. His expertise and contributions have earned him national and international recognition in the field of cardiovascular medicine.

Educational Qualification:

• MBBS – 1972
• MD (Medicine) – PGIMER, Chandigarh (1976)
• DM (Cardiology) – PGIMER, Chandigarh (1979)

Professional Experience:

• Senior Director – Cardiac Sciences, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi (Present)
• Director – Heart Failure Program, Medanta – The Medicity, Gurgaon (2009 – 2019)
• Principal Consultant – Cardiology, Escorts Heart Institute & Research Centre, New Delhi (2005 – 2009)
• Senior Consultant – Cardiology, Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi (1979 – 2005)
• Resident & Senior Resident – Department of Medicine and Cardiology, PGI Chandigarh (1973 – 1979)

Awards & Achievements:

• International Scholar, Cleveland Clinic, USA
• Founder President – Heart Failure Association of India (2013)
• Board of Governors Member – Heart Failure Association of India

Fellowships:

• Fellow, ACC (American College of Cardiology)
• Fellow, ESC (European Society of Cardiology)
• Fellow, ESC Heart Failure Association

Professional Memberships:

• Life Member – Cardiological Society of India (National & Delhi Branch)