Dr. Nishith Chandra

About Doctor

Dr. Nishith Chandra is a highly experienced cardiologist with an impressive experience of over 26 years in the field of interventional cardiology. Throughout his career, he has taken on various administrative and clinical responsibilities, showcasing his expertise and commitment.

Dr. Chandra specializes in performing complex coronary procedures, including rotablation, carotid intervention, balloon valvotomies, and peripheral vascular interventions. His proficiency in these advanced techniques has attracted over 300 critically ill patients from across India and neighboring countries to seek treatment at the Escorts Heart Institute.

For over two decades, Dr. Chandra has been at the helm of the Emergency & Heart Command Center at the Escorts Heart Institute, ensuring efficient and effective care for patients in critical situations.

In addition to his clinical contributions, Dr. Chandra actively contributes to the advancement of medical practices. He is actively involved in digitizing procedures within the cath lab, demonstrating a keen interest in medical informatics and electronic medical records. Furthermore, he has authored several articles published in prestigious national and international journals, and his expertise is reflected in chapters he has written for various books, all of which have undergone rigorous peer review processes.

Medical Qualifications

• MBBS from King George Medical College, Lucknow
• MD from King George Medical College, Lucknow
• DM Cardiology from King George Medical College, Lucknow

Clinical Expertise

Professional Work Experience

• He has been working in interventional cardiology for about twenty years now.
• Dr. Chandra has had several articles published in peer-reviewed journals on both the national and international levels.

Career Highlights

• Doctor Nishith Chandra has spent the last 26 years working as an interventional cardiologist, making him a seasoned professional in his area. 
• More than two decades have passed since he first became involved in the field of interventional cardiology.
• Dr. Chandra's work has been published in a number of national and international magazines that undergo peer review.
• In addition, he has contributed to a great number of book chapters. He is also enthusiastic in the fields of medical informatics and electronic medical records.

Research and Fellowships

• FACC: Fellow Of American College of Cardiology
• FESC: Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology
• FAPSIC: Fellow of the Asia Pacific Society for Cardiology
• FSCAI: Fellow of Cardiology Angiography & Intervention Yellow

Awards and Recoginition

• Lifetime member of the Indian Medical Association and the Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine.
• Author of a large number of articles that have been published in national and international journals evaluated by peers, as well as chapters in many books.