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BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Chirag D is a Consultant Interventional Cardiologist at Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bangalore, with over 10 years of clinical experience in both non-invasive and interventional cardiology. He completed his MBBS and MD in Internal Medicine from JJM Medical College, Davanagere, where he was awarded the Rajiv Gandhi University Gold Medal in OBG during his final year and went on to earn his DM in Cardiology from Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, one of India's premier institutions for cardiac training. He further holds the Fellowship of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI, USA) and Associate Fellowship of the European Society of Cardiology (AFESC), reflecting an internationally benchmarked standard of expertise in interventional cardiology. Dr. Chirag's clinical practice spans the full spectrum of non-invasive and interventional cardiology, with particular expertise in complex coronary interventions including Rotablation, intravascular lithotripsy (IVL), bifurcation angioplasty, and mechanical circulatory support (MCS). He is proficient in advanced intracoronary imaging and physiology techniques including IVUS, OCT, FFR, and RFR - tools that enable precision-guided coronary intervention. He also performs pacemaker and intracardiac defibrillator implantation, and specialises in structural heart interventions including TAVI, TMVR, and Mitraclip procedures, making him a comprehensive cardiac interventionist capable of managing the most complex cardiac cases. In addition to his interventional expertise, Dr. Chirag is well-versed in non-invasive cardiac diagnostics, including ECG interpretation, routine and advanced echocardiography, 24-hour Holter monitoring, Head-Up Tilt Testing (HUTT), and Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM). His multidisciplinary approach to cardiac care, grounded in the latest evidence-based interventional techniques, reflects his commitment to delivering safe, precise, and patient-centred outcomes.

Summary

Education & Qualifications

  • DM (Cardiology) – Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi
  • MD (Internal Medicine) – JJM Medical College, Davanagere
  • FSCAI – Fellow, Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, USA
  • AFESC – Associate Fellow, European Society of Cardiology

Clinical Experience

  • (Present) Consultant – Interventional Cardiology, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bangalore

How Dr. Chirag D Reviews Content on OnlyMyHealth

Dr. Chirag reviews all assigned cardiology and interventional cardiology articles for clinical accuracy and alignment with current evidence-based guidelines from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI), drawing on his DM-level training from Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and his specialised expertise in complex coronary and structural heart interventions before approving content for publication.

  • Alumni OfMBBS – JJM Medical College, Davanagere (Rajiv Gandhi University Gold Medal – OBG, Final Year)
  • Area Of Expertise
    • Non-Invasive Cardiology (ECG, Echocardiography, Holter, HUTT, ABPM)
    • Coronary Angiogram
    • Coronary Angioplasty / PTCA (Primary, Elective & Complex)
    • Complex Coronary Interventions (Rotablation, IVL, Bifurcation Angioplasty, MCS)
    • Intracoronary Imaging (IVUS & OCT)
    • Intracoronary Physiology (FFR & RFR)
    • Pacemaker Implantation
    • Intracardiac Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
    • Structural Heart Interventions (TAVI, TMVR, Mitraclip)
  • Certification:
    • Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI), USA – Fellow (FSCAI)
    • European Society of Cardiology (ESC) – Associate Fellow (AFESC)
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Medically reviewed content
200+ medical reviewers in network
17 Years of Trusted Health Content
Medically reviewed content
200+ medical reviewers in network
17 Years of Trusted Health Content