Dr. Neeraj Bhalla
Principal Director — Cardiology
Interventional Cardiologist
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About Dr. Neeraj Bhalla
Dr. Neeraj Bhalla is the Principal Director of Cardiology at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital in New Delhi, one of India's leading cardiac centres. A distinguished interventional cardiologist with over 30 years of clinical experience, Dr. Bhalla holds a DM in Cardiology from PGI Chandigarh and completed his MD in Medicine at Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, where he received the prestigious KK Gupta Gold Medal. His career spans both military medicine and tertiary care, equipping him with a rare depth of expertise in complex cardiac pathology and patient management.
Dr. Bhalla has performed more than 10,000 coronary and interventional procedures throughout his career, making him one of the most prolific interventional cardiologists in India. His clinical repertoire includes complex coronary interventions (PTCA), transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), rotablation, intravascular lithotripsy (IVL), IVUS-guided and FFR-guided PCI, cardiac device implantation (pacemakers, ICDs, CRT-D systems), peripheral vascular interventions, and aortic aneurysm endovascular repair. He serves as a proctor and trainer for advanced interventional techniques and has led more than 30 complex TAVR cases as part of the hospital's dedicated heart team.
International patients form a significant part of Dr. Bhalla's practice, with many traveling from the Gulf countries, Africa, and the broader SAARC region for definitive treatment. His ability to communicate fluently in English and Hindi, combined with his calm, methodical approach to complex cases, has earned him the confidence of patients seeking second opinions and complex interventions. The BLK-Max international patient services team facilitates seamless coordination for visiting patients, including pre-arrival consultations, documentation review, and post-operative follow-up arrangements.
BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital is India's largest multi-speciality hospital and a trusted destination for cardiac tertiary care. Accredited by NABH and equipped with state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization laboratories, the hospital maintains a robust ICU infrastructure and 24/7 emergency cardiac services. The hospital's international relations desk specializes in medical tourism, ensuring that overseas patients receive personalized care pathways and transparent communication throughout their treatment journey. For complex cases requiring intervention, the combination of Dr. Bhalla's expertise and BLK-Max's infrastructure offers international patients a compelling alternative to high-cost Western centres.
Dr. Bhalla's commitment to innovation extends beyond clinical practice. He has developed a proprietary clinical decision-support application designed to predict and prevent contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN), a common complication in interventional cardiology. This reflects his philosophy of combining cutting-edge techniques with preventive medicine to optimize patient outcomes. International patients seeking advanced cardiac intervention in a multi-ethnic, English-fluent environment will find Dr. Bhalla's practice a natural gateway to world-standard care in New Delhi.
Conditions Treated by Dr. Neeraj Bhalla
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Acute Myocardial Infarction
- Aortic Stenosis
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Heart Arrhythmias
- Cardiac Device Dysfunction
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Valvular Heart Disease
- Chronic Total Occlusion
- Calcified Coronary Lesions
Areas of Interest
- Complex Coronary Interventions (PTCA)
- TAVR / TAVI Procedures
- Rotablation & Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL)
- Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) & FFR-guided PCI
- Cardiac Device Implantation (Pacemaker, ICD, CRT-D)
- Peripheral Vascular Interventions
- Aortic Aneurysm Endovascular Repair
- Valvuloplasty
Qualifications
- MBBS — Armed Forces Medical College, Pune
- MD (Medicine) — Armed Forces Medical College, Pune (KK Gupta Gold Medal)
- DM (Cardiology) — PGI Chandigarh
Work Experience
- Principal Director, Cardiology — BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi (Present)
- Interventional Cardiologist — Armed Forces Medical Services (30+ years military cardiac practice)
- Trainer and Proctor — Advanced Interventional Techniques (Rotablation, IVUS, CTO, TAVR)
Certifications (5)
MBBS
Armed Forces Medical College, Pune
MD (Medicine) with KK Gupta Gold Medal
Armed Forces Medical College, Pune
DM (Cardiology)
PGI Chandigarh
Membership — American College of Cardiology (ACC)
American College of Cardiology
Membership — European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
European Society of Cardiology
Memberships (4)
- Cardiological Society of India (CSI)
- Indian College of Cardiology
- American College of Cardiology (ACC)
- European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
Research Papers & Publications (5)
Complex Coronary Interventions in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: A 15-Year Single-Centre Experience
Indian Heart Journal — 2019
Rotablation-Assisted PCI in Heavily Calcified Coronary Lesions: Safety and Efficacy Outcomes
Journal of Interventional Cardiology — 2020
Predictive Algorithms for Contrast-Induced Nephropathy Prevention in Acute Coronary Syndromes
Cardiovascular Interventions — 2021
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Inoperable Patients: 30-Case Series and Institutional Outcomes
Indian Journal of Cardiology — 2022
Intravascular Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Improving Stent Optimization and Long-Term Patency
International Journal of Cardiology — 2023
Procedures
Frequently Asked Questions
International patients can book a video consultation through Gaf Healthcare's dedicated international patient services. Simply contact the BLK-Max international relations desk via WhatsApp, email, or phone with your medical reports and imaging studies. Dr. Bhalla's team will review your documents within 24–48 hours and schedule a virtual consultation to discuss your condition, treatment options, and logistics. For in-person procedures, Gaf Healthcare coordinates travel, hospital arrangements, and post-operative follow-up care.
