Dr. T S Kler,
Interventional cardiologist

director,30 years of experience,

MBBS, Patiala Medical College, MD, PGI Chandigarh, DM, PGI Chandigarh, MRCP

Gurgaon,India

About Doctor

Currently associated as the Executive Director, Cardiac Sciences and Head of Department of Cardiology, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon.

The first doctor to implant an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) in April 1995 in India.

Established the1st Electrophysiology department in India.

Implanted the1st heart failure device (Biventricular Pacemaker) and Combo Device (Combination of ICD & Biventricular pacemaker) in South East Asia.

Performed 2000 cardiac diagnostic angiographies, around 300 angioplasties including stenting/atherectomy/rotablation every year.

Interests are Complex Coronary Interventions & Angioplasty using Advanced Techniques, Cardiac Pacing & Electrophysiology, Devices in Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy and Sudden Cardiac Death

Awarded the PADMA BHUSHAN, the third-highest civilian honor, by the President of India for contribution to the field of medicine in 2005.

Awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award 2006' for outstanding contribution in the field of Clinical & Preventive Cardiology in the World.

There are several research paper to his credit published in the National and International popular journals

Hospital

Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon

Specialization

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Valve Disease
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Coronary Angioplasty & Stenting
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
Heart Failure
Heart Transplant
Heart Valve Repair
Heart Valve Replacement
Peripheral vascular disease
Stenting
Angioplasty