About Dr Ashok Seth
Dr. Ashok Seth serves as the Chairman of Fortis Escorts Heart Institute in New Delhi, India. He is a renowned cardiologist, as well as an Adjunct Professor of Cardiology at Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University. With over 40 years of experience in interventional cardiology and has played a pivotal role in advancing cardiovascular care in the country.
He has been at the forefront of introducing and implementing cutting-edge techniques, including Impella-supported angioplasties,( minimally invasive procedure) TAVI,( revolutionary technique for replacing diseased aortic valves without open-heart surgery) and Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL),( An innovative method for treating calcified coronary arteries using sonic pressure waves) in India and the Asia-Pacific region.
Dr. Seth’s clinical expertise is exemplified by his remarkable record of performing:
- Over 25,000 angioplasties
- More than 60,000 angiographies
Dr Seth earned recognition in the LIMCA Book of Records, for his unparalleled experience and skill in cardiovascular procedures.
He has mad significant contribution to the field for this commitment to both clinical practice and medial education, positioning him as a leader in cardiovascular care and academic medicine in India.
Dr. Ashok Seth serves as the President of the Asian Pacific Society of Interventional Cardiology (APSIC) and is a former President of the Cardiological Society of India (CSI).
He has recognized several advanced cardiology techniques in India, including directional atherectomy, drug-eluting stents, and the transracial approach to angioplasty. Additionally, he played a key role in introducing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) and bioresorbable stents, which have greatly enhanced treatment options for high-risk cardiac patients.
His work spans various aspects of interventional cardiology, from plaque removal to valve replacement, showcasing a comprehensive approach to advancing cardiac care in the country.
Special Interest
Impella-supported angioplasties, TAVI, and Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL).
directional atherectomy, drug-eluting stents, and the transracial approach to angioplasty
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) and bioresorbable stents
Education
FRCP (Lond, Edin, Irel):
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of London, Edinburgh, and Ireland. This indicates membership in these prestigious medical organizations.
FACC:
Fellow of the American College of Cardiology
FESC:
Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology
MSCAI:
Master of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
FAPSIC:
Fellow of the Asian Pacific Society of Interventional Cardiology
FIMSA:
Fellow of the Indian Medical Science Academy
FCSI:
Fellow of the Cardiological Society of India
DSc (BHU, AMU, Amity U, TMU, Shiv Nadar U):
Doctor of Science degrees from multiple Indian universities:
– Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
– Aligarh Muslim University (AMU)
– Amity University
– Teerthanker Mahaveer University (TMU)
– Shiv Nadar University
D Litt (Jamia Millia U):
Awards
His contributions have been recognized with national and international awards, including the Padma Shri (2003), Padma Bhushan (2015), B.C. Roy National Award (2017), and honors from Spain and the USA. He has received honorary doctorates from six prestigious universities and been recognized as a top alumnus of AMU.
Dr. Ashok Seth has been awarded with several prestigious national and international honors for his contributions to the field of cardiology. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2003 and the Padma Bhushan in 2015, two of India’s highest civilian honors, in recognition of his exceptional service to medicine. In January 2017, he received the B.C. Roy National Award for the Most Eminent Medical Person, presented by the President of India.
Internationally, Dr. Seth has been conferred the Cruz de Oficial con by the Republic of Spain for his outstanding contributions to medical science.
He has also been honored as a Master Interventionalist (MSCAI) by the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (USA) and awarded the Lifetime Achievement in Interventional Cardiology by the Chien Foundation in Singapore.
In addition to these, Dr. Seth has received over 85 other national and international awards, further highlighting his global impact on cardiology and medical education
Talks and Publications
He has lectured at over 600 national and international conferences, performed live demonstrations at over 150 global meetings, and authored more than 500 publications. He is a renowned teacher, having trained over 500 cardiologists, and serves as a proctor for advanced techniques like TAVI. His expertise spans complex coronary angioplasties, structural interventions, and cutting-edge valve and stent technologies.
