Dr. Ashok Kumar is a highly accomplished interventional cardiologist serving as Group Director and Head of the Department of Cardiology at Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre (RIMC), Chennai. With over 11 years of dedicated expertise in interventional cardiology, he has performed more than 8,000 cardiac procedures, including over 2,000 angioplasties and 6,000 coronary angiograms — a testament to his exceptional skill and clinical volume. His clinical practice encompasses a comprehensive range of cardiac interventions, from complex coronary procedures and primary percutaneous coronary interventions to advanced device implantations and cutting-edge imaging-guided therapies. Dr. Ashok Kumar is proficient in bifurcation and left main coronary artery stenting, chronic total occlusion interventions, structural heart device closures (ASD, VSD, and PDA), as well as pacemaker and ICD implantation. His command of advanced imaging technologies — including intravascular ultrasound, optical coherence tomography, rotational atherectomy, and intravascular lithotripsy — ensures precision-driven outcomes for his patients. Recognized for both clinical and academic excellence, Dr. Ashok Kumar is a member of several prestigious medical bodies, including the Indian Medical Association (IMA), Cardiological Society of India (CSI), European Society of Cardiology (ESC), and the American College of Cardiology (ACC). He has served as a Live Case Operator at national cardiology forums and as an invited speaker at international congresses, reflecting his standing among peers worldwide.
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