Description
Maestro of Cardiac Intervention & Pioneer in Structural Heart Procedures
Chairman—Interventional Cardiology
Redefining Possibilities in Cardiovascular Care
In the high-stakes arena of interventional cardiology, where precision can mean the difference between life and death, Dr. Subash Chandra has established himself as one of India’s most trusted and innovative practitioners. With more than 25,000 complex cardiology procedures performed during his illustrious career, each representing a life touched or saved, his impact on cardiac care extends far beyond numbers.
“Interventional cardiology is as much about judgment as it is about technique,” Dr. Chandra often notes—a philosophy that has guided his approach to some of the most challenging cardiac cases in the country.
A Legacy of Clinical Excellence
As the current Chairman of Interventional Cardiology at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, Dr. Chandra brings to his patients the accumulated wisdom of over three decades at the forefront of cardiovascular medicine. His journey through India’s most prestigious cardiac centers—including directorial roles at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Narinder Mohan Heart Centre, and Indraprastha Apollo Hospital—represents a continuous pursuit of excellence in patient care.
His formative years as Assistant Professor of Cardiology at AIIMS, New Delhi—the same institution where he completed his DM in Cardiology—established his reputation not just as a skilled clinician but as an educator committed to advancing the field through both practice and teaching.
Global Training, Indian Innovation
Dr. Chandra’s exceptional approach to cardiovascular intervention was shaped by a distinctive educational journey that spans continents. Building upon the solid foundation of his MBBS and MD in Internal Medicine, his DM in Cardiology from AIIMS positioned him at the cutting edge of cardiac care in India.
Not content with domestic training alone, he pursued international excellence through the rigorous United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) and a transformative Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Brussels, Belgium—experiences that provided him with global perspectives on cardiac intervention that he has adapted and refined for Indian patients.
Mastery Across the Spectrum of Cardiac Intervention
What truly distinguishes Dr. Chandra is his exceptional breadth of interventional expertise:
Coronary Interventions: Restoring Blood Flow, Restoring Lives
With more than 25,000 complex angioplasties to his credit, Dr. Chandra has navigated some of the most challenging coronary anatomies imaginable. His mastery of advanced techniques like Rotablation allows him to treat patients with heavily calcified lesions that might otherwise require open surgery. For patients with chronic total occlusions that other cardiologists might deem “impossible to open,” his specialized skills offer new hope.
Structural Heart Innovations: Repairing Without Opening
Perhaps most remarkable is Dr. Chandra’s pioneering work in structural heart interventions. His experience of over 4,000 mitral valvuloplasties—many performed in emergency settings or on high-risk patients—represents one of the largest individual experiences in this procedure nationwide.
His expertise extends across the full spectrum of structural interventions, from device closures for congenital defects that spare children from open-heart surgery to cutting-edge procedures like Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI), MitraClip therapy, and Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) closure that offer hope to patients previously considered inoperable.
Endovascular Excellence: Beyond the Heart
Dr. Chandra’s interventional skills extend beyond the heart to encompass the entire vascular system. His work in renal, carotid, aortic, and peripheral vascular interventions—including complex procedures like Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR), Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair (TEVAR), and IVC filter placement—reflects his comprehensive approach to vascular health.
Device Therapy: Regulating the Rhythm of Life
With over 3,000 pacemaker implantations spanning everything from basic single chamber devices to sophisticated Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT) and Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (AICD) systems, Dr. Chandra offers patients with rhythm disorders the full spectrum of device-based solutions, each precisely matched to individual needs.
Global Educator and Thought Leader
Dr. Chandra’s influence extends well beyond his own patients through his substantial contributions to cardiology education and research. As a respected faculty member at major international conferences including Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT), EuroPCR, and TCT-Asia Pacific, he shares Indian innovations with the global cardiology community while bringing international best practices back to his patients.
His experience conducting advanced training programs across Europe, including fellowships in Rouen, France and Brussels, Belgium, reflects his commitment to continuous learning and cross-cultural exchange of medical knowledge.
His peer-reviewed publications on coronary recanalization techniques and innovative balloon valvuloplasty approaches have influenced procedural approaches worldwide, while recognitions like the Sujoy B. Roy Young Investigator Award (which he received twice) and the prestigious Col. K.L. Chopra Research Award from the Cardiological Society of India affirm the significance of his research contributions.
The Human Touch in High-Tech Medicine
Despite his extraordinary technical accomplishments, colleagues and patients alike describe Dr. Chandra as a physician who never loses sight of the person behind the condition. In a specialty dominated by technology, his ability to explain complex procedures in accessible terms and his genuine concern for patient outcomes distinguish him as much as his technical prowess.
“The true measure of an interventional cardiologist isn’t just the complexity of cases they can handle,” reflects a colleague, “but the trust they build with patients and the team. Dr. Chandra excels at both.”
His mentorship of younger cardiologists further multiplies his impact, instilling in them not just technical skills but the judgment, ethical framework, and patient-centered approach that have defined his own remarkable career.
Building the Future of Indian Cardiology
As Chairman of Interventional Cardiology at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, Dr. Chandra continues to push boundaries in cardiac care. His leadership has helped establish protocols that bring world-class intervention to a broader spectrum of Indian patients, while his ongoing clinical innovations ensure that even the most complex cardiac conditions can find treatment solutions without patients needing to travel abroad.
For patients facing cardiovascular challenges that seem insurmountable, Dr. Subash Chandra represents not just exceptional clinical skill but something equally valuable: the possibility of hope.
Areas of Expertise
- Complex Coronary Interventions & Rotablation
- Structural Heart Procedures (Mitral Valvuloplasty, TAVI, MitraClip)
- Congenital Heart Defect Closures
- Endovascular Interventions (EVAR, TEVAR)
- Cardiac Rhythm Management & Device Therapy
- Peripheral Vascular Interventions
- High-Risk Cardiac Interventions
Academic Appointments & Education
- MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine)
- DM (Cardiology)—All India Institute of Medical Sciences
- United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE)
- Post-Doctoral Fellowship – Brussels, Belgium
Former Assistant Professor of Cardiology – AIIMS, New Delhi
