Dr. Rajiv Agarwal
Dr. Rajiv Agarwal
Cardiology 36+ Years Experience

Dr. Rajiv Agarwal

MBBS, MD, DM, FACC
Vice Chairman & Unit Head, Head of Academic & Research in Cardiac Sciences, Cardiology

About Dr. Rajiv Agarwal

Professional Summary

Dr. Rajiv Agarwal is a highly distinguished interventional cardiologist with over 36 years of clinical experience, currently serving as Vice Chairman & Unit Head and Head of Academic & Research in Cardiac Sciences at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi. A product of the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Dr. Agarwal has built an illustrious career spanning leadership roles across premier cardiac care institutions in India and internationally. With advanced fellowship training in Interventional Cardiology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA, and the American College of Cardiology (FACC), Dr. Agarwal brings world-class expertise in complex coronary interventions, structural heart procedures, and cutting-edge cardiac catheterization techniques. His extensive experience encompasses the full spectrum of interventional cardiology — from coronary angioplasty and stenting to advanced procedures such as TAVI, MitraClip, and device closures for congenital heart defects. Dr. Agarwal's commitment to academic excellence and research is reflected in his multiple publications in national and international indexed journals, along with prestigious awards including the Commonwealth Scholarship for Higher Studies in Cardiology and the Col. K. L. Chopra Award for Original Research in Ischaemic Heart Disease. International patients seeking expert cardiac care can trust Dr. Agarwal's decades of clinical mastery and compassionate approach to treatment.

Specializations

  • Cardiology
  • Cardiac Sciences
  • Interventional Cardiology

Procedures & Expertise

Education & Qualifications

  • MBBS — All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi (1985)
  • MD (Internal Medicine) — All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi (1988)
  • DM (Cardiology) — All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi (1990)
  • Fellowship (Interventional Cardiology) — University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA (1993)
  • Fellowship (Interventional Cardiology) — American College of Cardiology (FACC), USA (2011)

Hospital Affiliations

  • Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi (Feb 2017 – Present)
  • Batra Hospital & Medical Research Centre, New Delhi (Sep 1998 – Jan 2017)
  • Pushpanjali Crosslay Hospital, Ghaziabad (2010 – 2015)
  • Mata Chanan Devi Hospital, New Delhi (1999 – 2012)
  • All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi (1986 – 1998)
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA (1992 – 1993)

Memberships

  • American College of Cardiology (FACC)
  • Cardiological Society of India (CSI)
  • Cardiological Society of India (Delhi Branch)
  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)
  • East Delhi Physicians Association (EDPA)

Awards & Recognition

  • Institute Medal, Best MBBS Graduate, AIIMS (1984)
  • Commonwealth Scholarship for Higher Studies in Cardiology (1992)
  • Dr. P. N. Berry Scholarship for Higher Studies, United Kingdom (1992)
  • Col. K. L. Chopra Award for Original Research in Ischaemic Heart Disease (1995)
  • Pandit L. C. Richarya Memorial Oration for Contributions to Cardiology (2009)

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