Dr. T. S. Kler

Professional Summary

Dr. T. S. Kler is a Padma Bhushan awardee and one of India's most distinguished cardiologists, widely recognized as a leading pioneer in the fields of interventional cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology. With an illustrious career spanning several decades, he currently serves as Chairman & HOD of the BLK-Max Heart & Vascular Institute and Chairman of Pan Max – Electrophysiology at the Heart & Vascular Institute under Max Healthcare. Dr. Kler's expertise encompasses cardiac sciences, interventional cardiology, cardiac electrophysiology, pacemaker implantation, and cardiac arrhythmia management. His distinguished career includes leadership positions at some of India's most prestigious cardiac care centers, and he has been instrumental in advancing the practice of electrophysiology and interventional cardiology across the country. As a Founding President of the Member of Heart Rhythm Society of India and a Fellow of multiple international cardiology bodies, Dr. Kler brings world-class expertise to every patient he treats. For international patients seeking the highest caliber of cardiac care, Dr. Kler offers an exceptional combination of academic excellence, clinical mastery, and decades of hands-on experience in managing complex cardiac conditions.

Specializations

- Cardiology

Procedures & Expertise

- Pacemaker Implantation — extensive experience in permanent pacemaker procedures
- Radiofrequency Ablation — advanced treatment for cardiac arrhythmias
- Electrophysiology Study — comprehensive diagnostic assessment for rhythm disorders
- ICD Implantation — implantable cardioverter-defibrillator placement for life-threatening arrhythmias
- Coronary Angioplasty — interventional procedures for coronary artery disease
- Coronary Angiography — diagnostic cardiac catheterization
- SVT Ablation — treatment for supraventricular tachycardia
- VT Ablation — management of ventricular tachycardia
- AF Ablation — catheter-based ablation for atrial fibrillation

Education & Qualifications

- MBBS
- MD (Medicine)
- DM (Cardiology) / MRCP (U.K.)
- FRCP (U.K.) — Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians
- FACC (U.S.A.) — Fellow of the American College of Cardiology
- D.Sc (Honoris Causa)

Hospital Affiliations

- BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital

- Fortis Memorial Research Institute
- Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj
- Pushpawati Singhania Hospital & Research Institute
- Escorts Heart Institute

Memberships

- Founding President, Member of Heart Rhythm Society of India
- Life Fellow, American College of Cardiology (FACC)
- Fellow, Royal College of Physicians (FRCP, UK)
- Life Member, Cardiological Society of India
- Life Member, Indian College of Cardiology
- Life Member, Indian Medical Association
- Life Member, Association of Physicians of India
- Life Member, Delhi Medical Association
- Life Member, American Society of Pacing & Electrophysiology (NASPE)

Awards & Recognition

- Padma Bhushan — one of India's highest civilian honors, recognizing his exceptional contribution to the field of cardiology