Dr. Viveka Kumar

Dr. Viveka Kumar is Chairman of Cardiology at Max Super Speciality Hospital in New Delhi, bringing over 27 years of distinguished experience in interventional cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology. He holds fellowship credentials from both the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and the European Society of Cardiology (FESC), alongside international training from St. George Hospital, London, and Southampton University Hospital in the United Kingdom. His academic foundation was built at Banaras Hindu University, where he completed both his MBBS and MD degrees before obtaining his DM in Cardiology from LPS Institute of Cardiology, Kanpur.

Dr. Kumar's clinical expertise spans complex coronary interventions and structural heart procedures. He has performed over 7,500 angioplasties, including multivessel, bifurcation, and left main interventions using advanced techniques such as rotational atherectomy, fractional flow reserve (FFR), and intravascular ultrasound (IVUS). His practice encompasses over 50,000 cardiac interventions, with particular distinction in transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), transcatheter mitral valve repair (TMVR), and left atrial appendage (LAA) occlusion. He also holds the remarkable distinction of performing India's first subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (AICD) and maintains the record for the highest number of AICD and leadless pacemaker implantations in India.

International patients form an important part of Dr. Kumar's patient population, with regular consultation and treatment of patients from the Gulf region, Africa, and neighbouring South Asian countries seeking world-class cardiac care in India. He provides comprehensive management for complex arrhythmias, heart failure, and valvular disease, ensuring individualised treatment plans that reflect the latest evidence-based techniques. His team at Max Super Speciality Hospital offers seamless coordination for international patients, including pre-operative assessment, telemedicine consultation, and post-operative follow-up support.

Max Super Speciality Hospital, located in the Saket district of New Delhi, is a NABH-accredited tertiary care centre equipped with state-of-the-art interventional cardiology suites, advanced imaging facilities, and intensive critical care units. The hospital's international patient services team facilitates visa assistance, accommodation coordination, and language support, making it an accessible destination for cardiac intervention. New Delhi's strategic location, combined with Max's cardiac infrastructure and Dr. Kumar's pioneering expertise, makes this centre a trusted choice for international patients seeking complex cardiac procedures with proven outcomes.