Overview
Dr. Rakesh Kumar Arora is a senior interventional cardiologist with nearly four decades of excellence in advanced cardiovascular care. Renowned for his expertise in complex coronary interventions and structural heart procedures, he has been instrumental in shaping modern cardiology practices across leading hospitals in India. His patient‑centric approach, combined with a commitment to innovation and teaching, makes him a trusted leader in cardiac care.
Areas of Expertise
- Complex Coronary Interventions
- Left Main & Bifurcation Lesions
- Calcified Lesions
- Structural Heart Procedures
- PTMC, Valvotomies, ASD & PDA Closure
- Pacemaker, ICD & CRT Implantation
- Alcohol Septal Ablation for HCM
- Echocardiography
- Advanced Imaging-Guided Interventions
- Proctoring Cardiology Workshops
Education
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MBBS
King George’s Medical College, Lucknow
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MD – General Medicine
King George’s Medical College, Lucknow
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DM – Cardiology
King George’s Medical College, Lucknow
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Visiting Fellow – Interventional Cardiology
Papworth Hospital, Cambridge, UK
Experience
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Director & Senior Consultant
Paras Yash Kothari Hospital, Kanpur
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Senior Interventional Cardiologist
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
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Senior Interventional Cardiologist
Kukreja Heart Centre & Park Group of Hospitals
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Specialist – Interventional Cardiology
St. Stephen’s Hospital, Delhi
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Assistant Professor – Cardiology
Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad
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Assistant Professor – Cardiology
JLN Medical College, Ajmer
Research & Publications
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Multiple Publications
Published in the Indian Heart Journal and J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino).
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Clinical Research
Research on coronary artery anomalies, metoprolol therapy in mitral stenosis, and efficacy of anti‑anginal drugs.
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Echocardiography Studies
Studies on echocardiographic signs in pulmonary hypertension and platelet uptake in coronary artery disease.