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Department of Cardiology

DM – Cardiology

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Overview
The Department of Cardiology at Himalayan Hospital, Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMS), SRHU is committed to delivering comprehensive, evidence-based cardiovascular care, advanced interventional services, and quality medical education. The department provides diagnosis and treatment for a wide spectrum of cardiac disorders through a patient-centric approach, supported by experienced cardiologists, trained nursing staff, and modern technology. It plays a significant role in tertiary cardiac care, postgraduate training, and clinical research.
Advanced Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories (Cath Lab)
  • Coronary Angiography and Angioplasty
  • Carotid, Renal & Peripheral Angiography and Angioplasty
  • Cardiac Catheterization
  • Renal Denervation Therapy (RDN)
  • Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)
  • Permanent Pacemaker Implantation
  • Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT / CRT-D)
  • Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD – Single & Dual Chamber)
  • PDA / ASD Device Closure
  • Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Filter Placement
  • Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)
  • Balloon Mitral Valvotomy (BMV) / Aortic / Pulmonary Valvotomy
  • Pericardiocentesis
  • Bronchial Artery Embolization (BAE)
  • Electrocardiography (ECG)
  • 2D Echocardiography / Paediatric Echocardiography
  • Stress Echocardiography / Dobutamine Stress Echo
  • Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
  • Contrast Echocardiography
  • Treadmill Test (TMT)
  • Holter Monitoring (24–96 hours)
  • 24-Hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM)
  • Dedicated Coronary Care Unit (CCU) and Cardiac Wards
  • Cardiac Rehabilitation Centre
  • 24×7 Emergency and Intensive Cardiac Care Services
  • 24×7 Helpline for Cardiac Emergencies
  • Successful completion of over 20,000 angioplasties
  • Advanced transcatheter valve procedures in the region
  • NABH-accredited cardiac care services
  • Regular community outreach programs and heart health camps
  • Ongoing clinical trials in heart failure and arrhythmias
  • Publications in national and international journals
  • Collaboration with biomedical institutes on cardiovascular innovations Activities / Events
  • World Heart Day programs and awareness drives
  • Monthly CMEs, workshops, and webinars
  • Live case demonstrations
  • World Heart Day programs and awareness drives
  • Monthly CMEs, workshops, and webinars
  • Live case demonstrations

FACULTY

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Dr Anurag Rawat
Professor & Head
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Dr CHANDRA MOHAN
Associate Professor
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dr-kunal-gururani
Dr KUNAL GURURANI
Associate Professor
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International Endowed Chair Professor

Prof Rakesh Kumar

Prof Rakesh Kumar is the Founder and President of the Breast Cancer in Young Women Foundation (USA), dedicated to vaddressing the distinct issues affecting young women with breast cancer. He also serves as the International Endowed Chair Professor at the Cancer Research Institute of the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences. Additionally, he holds adjunct professorships at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dr Kumar earned his Ph.D. from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 1984 and began his research career at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in January 1986. From 1988 to 2017, he held various academic and leadership positions —including faculty member, tenured professor, distinguished professor, endowed chair, department chair, and research leader—at esteemed institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. From 2017 to 2022, he served as the National Chair for Cancer Research for the Government of India and as a distinguished professor, continuing his innovative work in breast cancer research.

With nearly 40 years of research and professional experience, Dr. Kumar has made conceptual contributions to the field of cancer research (h-index 108, citations >50,000). He has authored over 325 peer-reviewed publications, edited or co-edited nine books, and delivered 290 invited lectures worldwide. His work has been featured on the covers of 18 major cancer journals and has been highlighted in institutional research reports of the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

A passionate educator and mentor, Dr. Kumar has guided 67 trainees throughout his career. He serves on the editorial boards of multiple leading cancer journals and has served on the editorial boards of 21 top cancer journals. His global reputation is further demonstrated by his participation in about 100 peer-review panels for cancer research funding in the US and internationally over the past 28 years.

Dr. Kumar's innovative research has earned him numerous prestigious honors, including the Hinkle Society Faculty Award at Penn State University (1994), the Dalla/Fort Worth Living Legend Faculty Achievement Award in Basic Sciences (2004), the Ranbaxy Research Award (2006), and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Indian Scientists in Cancer Research (2013), among others. Dr. Kumar's pioneering research continues to have a profound influence on the fields of oncology and breast cancer, opening up new opportunities for biomedical scientists and trainees worldwide.