Dr. Ashok Kumar

Dr. Ashok Kumar is Group Director and Head of the Department of Cardiology at Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre in Chennai, where he leads a comprehensive interventional cardiology programme. A highly trained interventional cardiologist, he holds an MBBS from Osmania Medical College (2004), an MD in General Medicine from the same institution (2011), and a DM in Cardiology from Nizam Institute of Medical Sciences (2014). His credentials reflect a rigorous pathway through India's premier medical and cardiac training institutes.

With over 11 years of dedicated clinical practice, Dr. Ashok Kumar has performed more than 8,000 cardiac procedures, including over 2,000 coronary angioplasties and 6,000 coronary angiograms. He brings exceptional expertise in complex coronary interventions, including bifurcation and left main coronary artery stenting, chronic total occlusion procedures, and advanced imaging-guided therapies such as intravascular ultrasound, optical coherence tomography, rotational atherectomy, and intravascular lithotripsy. His scope extends to structural heart interventions, device closures (ASD, VSD, PDA), pacemaker and ICD implantation, and valvular heart disease management.

Dr. Ashok Kumar serves a large international patient population, regularly welcoming cardiac patients from the Gulf region, Africa, and South Asia. His multilingual capability in English, Hindi, and Tamil ensures effective communication and comfort for diverse patients. He is recognized for his patient-centred approach, combining technical precision with thorough education about treatment options, risk stratification, and long-term outcomes. Many international patients travel to Chennai specifically for his expertise in complex coronary disease and device implantation.

Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre is a NABH-accredited, multi-specialty tertiary care centre renowned for cardiac excellence. The cardiology department benefits from state-of-the-art catheterization laboratories, advanced imaging systems, dedicated intensive care units, and a robust international patient co-ordination desk. The institute's commitment to clinical excellence, evidence-based practice, and patient safety makes it a preferred destination for complex cardiac interventions among medical tourists from across South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.

Dr. Ashok Kumar is an active member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), Cardiological Society of India (CSI), European Society of Cardiology (ESC), and American College of Cardiology (ACC). He has been invited to speak at international congresses and has served as a live case operator at national cardiology forums, reflecting his standing among global peers. For international patients seeking advanced coronary intervention or structural heart procedures, Dr. Ashok Kumar offers both clinical excellence and the reassurance of working within a well-accredited, internationally engaged medical centre.