Dr. Ashok Seth

About Dr. Ashok Seth

Dr. Ashok Seth, currently the Chairman of Cardiac Sciences at Fortis Escorts, also chairs the Fortis Healthcare Cardiology Council. He is Adjunct Professor of Cardiology at JN Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University. He pioneered interventional cardiology in India and the Asia Pacific, returning from the UK in 1988 to establish India’s first invasive cardiology programme. He is one of the best heart doctors in Delhi.

Dr. Ashok Seth’s Expertise & Specialisations

• Complex Coronary Angioplasties: Dr. Ashok Seth, Interventional Cardiologist, has performed more than 60,000 angiographies and over 25,000 angioplasties during his career, and his achievements have been recognized in the Limca Book of Records.
• Advanced Techniques: He was the first in the region to perform procedures such as angioscopy, directional atherectomy, thrombectomy, Impella-supported angioplasty, and the use of drug-eluting and bioresorbable stents.
• Structural Interventions: Dr. Seth is proficient in advanced structural interventions like Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI), MitraClip implantation, tricuspid valve procedures, and various peripheral vascular interventions.
• High-risk Cases: Dr. Ashok Seth at Fortis Escorts has managed some of the most complex and high-risk cardiac cases, including rotational and orbital atherectomy, intravascular lithotripsy (IVL), percutaneous myocardial laser revascularisation, and aneurysm or stent graft procedures.
• Academic Leadership: As a thought leader, he has directed major live cardiology courses, including India Live, AsiaPCR, India Valves, and CHIP-CTO. In addition to training over 500 cardiologists, he has authored more than 500 publications and edited three authoritative cardiology textbooks.

Top Procedures Performed by Dr. Ashok Seth and Their Costs

Here are some commonly performed procedures by Dr. Ashok Seth, the best Interventional Cardiologist in Delhi.

Note: Costs depend on case complexity, hospital protocols.

Some Noteworthy Patient Reviews for Dr. Ashok Seth

Dr. Ashok Seth's reviews often highlight expert, cynical care. Dr. Ashok Seth, often referred to as the top cardiologist in Delhi and the best Heart doctor in Delhi, combines over 46 years of pioneering interventional cardiology with a strong academic and research legacy. 

“He performed my father's complex angioplasty with such precision that recovery was smoother than expected. His expertise is truly reassuring."

"From diagnosis to discharge, Dr. Ashok Seth and his team ensured I was well-informed and comfortable. His calm demeanor gave us confidence throughout."

"After being turned away elsewhere for a high-risk case, Dr. Ashok Seth, the best Interventional Cardiologist in Delhi, gave me a second chance. I’m living proof of his skill and commitment to patient care."

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Education

• MBBS – JN Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, 1978
• Honorary Degrees: DSc (BHU, AMU, Amity, TMU, Shiv Nadar U), DLitt (Jamia Millia Islamia)
• First Asian on SCAI Board; associate editor/journal board member (JACC, EuroIntervention, Catheterisation & Cardiovascular Interventions)

Training & Certificates

• MRCP - Royal Colleges of Physicians & Surgeons in Ireland, 1986
• Doctor of Science (DSc.) - Banaras Hindu University, 1998
• Fellowship of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC) - European Society of Cardiology, 1995

Past Experience

• Cardiologist, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham (1983–1988)
• Chief, Interventional Cardiology, Escorts Heart Institute (1988–2004)
• Chief, Max Heart & Vascular Institute (2004–2008)
• Chairman, Cardiac Sciences & Cardiology Council, Fortis Escorts (2008–present)

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