Dr. Ashok Seth

About Doctor

Dr. Ashok Seth is a senior and highly experienced cardiologist with over 40 years of experience.

The Cardiology Department at Fortis Hospital in Delhi, led by Dr. Ashok Seth, has completed over 70,000 heart surgeries in the past 22 years, and it is recognized as one of the best departments in the world.

He has successfully performed over 25,000 angioplasties and 60,000 angiographies, and is listed in the LIMCA Book of Records.

Dr. Ashok introduced many advanced angioplasty techniques in India and the Asia-Pacific region, including TAVI, IVL, and Impella-supported angioplasty.

His areas of expertise include transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), mitraclip (TMVR), tricuspid valve implantation, structural heart procedures, complex coronary angioplasty, Impella-supported angioplasty, shockwave lithotripsy, aortic and carotid stent procedures, and peripheral artery angioplasty.

He has received several top awards like the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and B.C. Roy National Award. Internationally, he was also honoured by the Republic of Spain and many global heart societies.

He has received honorary doctorates from top Indian universities like BHU, AMU, Jamia Millia Islamia, and Amity, and is ranked among the top alumni of AMU and top changemakers in Indian healthcare.

Dr. Ashok has also led major heart training programs like India Live and India Valves, and has spoken at over 600 medical conferences and performed live angioplasty demonstrations in more than 150 global events.

Additionally, he has written over 500 research papers and chapters in 30 books, and has also trained over 500 cardiologists in advanced techniques. 

Dr. Ashok Seth also works closely with Indian medical device companies and trains doctors in the latest valve replacement techniques.

Medical Qualifications

• Doctorate of Science (Dsc), Honoris Causa, Banaras Hindu University.
• Doctorate of Science (Dsc), Honoris Causa, Tirthankar Mahavir University.
• Doctorate of Science (DSc), Honoris Causa, Amity University.
• Doctorate of Science (DSc), Honoris Causa, Aligarh Muslim University.
• Doctor of Letters, Honoris Causa, Jamia Millia Islamia University.
• MBBS from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College.

Clinical Expertise

Professional Work Experience

• Honorary Professor, Department of Cardiology at Gandhi Medical College (GMC).
• Honorary Professor, Department of Cardiology at Dr DY Patil University.
• Honorary Professor, Department of Cardiology at Bangladesh Medical College.
• Honorary Professor, Department of Cardiology, Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons of India.
• Visiting Professor, Department of Cardiology, at Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
• Chairman, Department of Interventional Cardiology, at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute.

Career Highlights

• The Cardiology Department at Fortis Hospital in Delhi is led by Dr. Ashok Seth, and it has performed more than 70,000 heart surgeries. This department is recognized as one of the best in the world.
• He has successfully performed over 25,000 angioplasties and 60,000 angiographies, and is listed in the LIMCA Book of Records.
• Dr. Ashok introduced many advanced angioplasty techniques in India and the Asia-Pacific region, including TAVI, IVL, and Impella-supported angioplasty.

Research and Fellowships

• Membership: Royal College of Physicians (MRCP).
• Membership: Royal College of Physicians (MRCP).
• Fellowship: Royal College of Physicians (FRCP).
• Fellowship: Royal College of Physicians (FRCP).
• Fellowship: Royal College of Physicians (FRCP).
• Fellowship: American College of Cardiology (FACC).
• Fellowship: Society of Cardiac Angiography & Intervention (FSCAI).
• Fellowship: International Medical Sciences Academy (FIMSA).
• Fellowship: Cardiological Society of India (FCSI).
• Fellowship: European Society of Cardiology (FESC).

Awards and Recoginition

• Dr. Ashok Seth won the Dr. B.C. The Roy Award, presented by the President of India, is one of the highest medical honors in India for being the most eminent doctor.
• He received the Padma Shree honour from the President of India for his great contribution to medicine.
• He was honored with another top civilian Padma Bhushan award from the President of India for his outstanding work in healthcare.
• Dr. Ashok was also honored with the Doctor of the Year Award, given by Escorts Hospital for his excellence in treating patients.
• He was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award in Interventional Cardiology by the Chien Foundation for his lifelong service and innovation in heart treatment.
• Dr. Ashok Seth received the Royal National Award from the Crus Officer with Insignia Order of Isabella the Catholic from the Republic of Spain, showing global respect for his work.