About Dr. Ashok Seth
Dr. Ashok Seth is the Chairman of Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi, and Head of the Cardiology Council, Fortis Healthcare. With 40+ years of experience, he is one of India's most distinguished Interventional Cardiologists, renowned for pioneering advanced cardiac procedures and transforming cardiovascular care.
Highlights
- Chairman, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi, and Head of the Cardiology Council, Fortis Healthcare.
- 40+ years of experience in interventional cardiology, coronary interventions, structural heart disease, and advanced cardiac procedures.
- Hehas completed over 60,000 angiographies and over 25,000 angioplasties, demonstrating his unmatched experience in the field.
- Among the first cardiologists in the Asia-Pacific region to perform advanced procedures such as Directional Atherectomy, Angioscopy, Coronary Stenting, Drug-Eluting Stents (DES), Thrombectomy Devices, Bioabsorbable Vascular Scaffolds (BRS), Impella Heart Support Devices, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI/TAVR).
- Has performed one of the highest numbers of angiographies and angioplasties in the world, earning recognition in the Limca Book of Records.
- Internationally recognized for his pioneering work in complex coronary angioplasty, structural heart interventions, TAVI, and bioresorbable scaffold technology.
- Recipient of both the Padma Shri (2003) and Padma Bhushan (2015), among India's highest civilian honors, for his outstanding contributions to cardiology.
- Member, advisor, and faculty at several prestigious international cardiology organizations and has trained numerous cardiologists across India and abroad.
- Published extensively in leading international medical journals and regularly invited as faculty at global cardiology conferences.
Treatments Offered by Dr. Ashok Seth
- Coronary Angiography
- Coronary Angioplasty (PCI)
- Complex Angioplasty
- TAVI / TAVR
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Cardiac Ablation
- Carotid Angioplasty & Stenting
- Mitral Valve Repair & Replacement
- Pacemaker Implantation
- Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)
- ASD Device Closure
- VSD Device Closure
- Percutaneous Transvenous Mitral Commissurotomy (PTMC)
- Intravascular Coronary Lithotripsy (Shockwave)
- Acute Aortic Dissection Treatment
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
Medical Qualifications
- MBBS - Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University (1978)
- MRCP - Royal College of Physicians, United Kingdom (1984)
- MRCP - Royal College of Physicians, Ireland (1986)
- FRCP - Royal College of Physicians (London, Edinburgh & Ireland)
- FACC - Fellow, American College of Cardiology
- FSCAI - Fellow, Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (USA)
- FESC - Fellow, European Society of Cardiology
- FCSI - Fellow, Cardiological Society of India
- MSCAI - Master Fellow, Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (USA)
Medical Qualifications
- MBBS - Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University (1978)
- MRCP - Royal College of Physicians, United Kingdom (1984)
- MRCP - Royal College of Physicians, Ireland (1986)
- FRCP - Royal College of Physicians (London, Edinburgh & Ireland)
- FACC - Fellow, American College of Cardiology
- FSCAI - Fellow, Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (USA)
- FESC - Fellow, European Society of Cardiology
- FCSI - Fellow, Cardiological Society of India
- MSCAI - Master Fellow, Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (USA)
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- Padma Bhushan - Government of India (2015)
- Padma Shri - Government of India (2003)
- B.C. Roy National Award - Eminent Medical Person (2017)
- Lifetime Achievement Award in Interventional Cardiology - Chien Foundation, Singapore
- Doctor of the Year Award - Escorts Heart Institute
- Order of Isabella the Catholic - National Award of the Kingdom of Spain
Areas of Expertise
- Interventional Cardiology
- Coronary Angioplasty (PCI)
- TAVI / TAVR
- Structural Heart Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Heart Valve Interventions
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Complex Coronary Procedures
- Pacemaker & ICD Implantation
- Minimally Invasive Cardiac Interventions
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Dr. Ashok Seth is the Chairman of Fortis Escorts Heart Institute and practices at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi, India.
Yes. Dr. Ashok Seth offers online teleconsultations as well as in-person consultations at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute. Patients can choose their preferred consultation mode while booking an appointment.
Dr. Ashok Seth is a renowned Interventional Cardiologist specializing in coronary angioplasty, TAVI/TAVR, structural heart interventions, cardiac catheterization, heart valve procedures, and complex coronary artery disease.
Dr. Ashok Seth has 40+ years of experience in interventional cardiology and has performed one of the highest numbers of angioplasties and angiographies worldwide.
The consultation fee for Dr. Ashok Seth is approximately ₹5,000. Consultation charges may change over time, so it is recommended to confirm the latest fee while booking your appointment.
Dr. Ashok Seth is generally available for consultation on:
- Monday: 2:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Wednesday: 2:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Clinic schedules may change based on hospital appointments, surgeries, or emergencies. Please confirm the latest availability before visiting.
Dr. Ashok Seth specializes in coronary angioplasty (PCI), TAVI/TAVR, cardiac catheterization, heart valve interventions, pacemaker implantation, ICD implantation, cardiac ablation, and other advanced minimally invasive cardiac procedures.
Dr. Ashok Seth is internationally recognized for pioneering several advanced cardiac procedures in the Asia-Pacific region. He has received the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan awards and has performed thousands of successful cardiac interventions over his distinguished career.