
Dr. Roopa Salwan
Senior Consultant — Cardiology & Interventional Cardiology
Interventional Cardiologist
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About Dr. Roopa Salwan
Dr. Roopa Salwan is a highly accomplished Senior Consultant in Interventional Cardiology with over 35 years of clinical experience. She leads the Myocardial Infarction Programme at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi, and is recognized as one of India's most respected cardiologists. Her medical education includes an MBBS from Maulana Azad Medical College, an MD in Medicine from LNJPN Hospital, and a DM in Cardiology from GB Pant Hospital, Delhi University.
Dr. Salwan specializes in complex interventional procedures including coronary angiography, coronary angioplasty with stent placement, diagnostic cardiac catheterization, transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVR), and peripheral artery disease management. She is particularly renowned for her leadership of the Max MI Program, which has maintained international-standard Door-to-Balloon Times for Primary PCI care for over 15 years. Her clinical practice encompasses the full spectrum of cardiovascular disease, with special focus on structural heart disease and women's cardiac health. She combines cutting-edge interventional techniques with a patient-centred approach to deliver measurable clinical outcomes.
Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, where Dr. Salwan practises, is a leading quaternary care institution in New Delhi. The hospital attracts international patients from across the Gulf, Africa, and the Indian subcontinent due to its NABH-accredited facilities, world-class ICU infrastructure, and dedicated international patient services. Dr. Salwan's team is experienced in managing complex cases for patients travelling from abroad and provides comprehensive pre- and post-operative support.
Dr. Salwan holds a Harvard Business School certification in Managing Health Care Delivery (2012), which complements her clinical expertise with a deep understanding of healthcare systems and quality management. She has received multiple institutional awards, including the PM Varghese Gold Medal for Best House Surgeon in Clinical Specialties and the Gen D.R. Thapar Gold Medal for excellence in surgery. International patients choosing Dr. Salwan benefit from her extensive experience, her hospital's state-of-the-art cardiac facilities, and the seamless coordination Gaf Healthcare provides for medical tourism.
Conditions Treated by Dr. Roopa Salwan
- Coronary artery disease
- Acute myocardial infarction
- Valvular heart disease
- Aortic stenosis
- Heart failure
- Atrial fibrillation
- Peripheral artery disease
- Aortic aneurysm
- Structural heart disease
- Cardiovascular disease in women
Areas of Interest
- Coronary Angiography
- Coronary Angioplasty & Stenting
- Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization
- TAVI / TAVR
- Coronary Artery Disease Management
- Valvular Heart Disease Management
- Heart Failure Management
- Atrial Fibrillation Management
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
Qualifications
- MBBS — Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi
- MD (Medicine) — LNJPN Hospital, New Delhi
- DM (Cardiology) — GB Pant Hospital, Delhi University
Work Experience
- Senior Consultant & Senior Director, Myocardial Infarction Programme — Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi
- Interventional Cardiologist & Senior Consultant — Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre (EHIRC), New Delhi
- Cardiologist, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory — Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi
- 35+ years of clinical practice in cardiology and interventional cardiology across leading Indian cardiac centres
Certifications (4)
MBBS
Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi
MD (Medicine)
LNJPN Hospital, New Delhi
DM (Cardiology)
GB Pant Hospital, Delhi University
Managing Health Care Delivery
Harvard Business School — 2012
Memberships (0)
Research Papers & Publications (4)
Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Door-to-Balloon Times and Clinical Outcomes in a High-Volume Indian Cardiac Centre
Indian Heart Journal — 2018
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation in Patients with Severe Aortic Stenosis: A Single-Centre Experience and Outcomes
Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery and Interventions — 2019
Coronary Artery Disease in Women: Clinical Presentation, Risk Factors, and Interventional Outcomes
Indian Journal of Cardiology — 2017
Endovascular Management of Peripheral Artery Disease: Techniques, Durability, and Long-Term Patency Rates
Vascular Medicine Review — 2020
Procedures
Frequently Asked Questions
International patients can book a consultation through Gaf Healthcare's dedicated medical tourism team. We offer video consultations, document review, and WhatsApp-based communication to ensure seamless access. Patients can share their cardiac reports and imaging for preliminary assessment, and Dr. Salwan will provide a personalised treatment plan. The consultation fee is USD 95, and our team assists with scheduling and timezone coordination for patients from the Gulf, Africa, and beyond.
