Dr. Mitesh Kumar is a distinguished interventional cardiologist specializing in complex percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) and structural heart disease interventions. With extensive training in advanced coronary imaging, chronic total occlusion (CTO) PCI, and structural heart procedures across globally renowned institutions, he brings a wealth of expertise to his role as Consultant in Interventional Cardiology at Fortis Hospital, Cunningham Road. Qualifications Dr. Mitesh Kumar completed his MBBS from M. S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore, followed by an MD in Internal Medicine from Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi University. He then pursued a DM in Cardiology from G. B. Pant Institute, Delhi University, further enhancing his expertise in interventional cardiology. Fellowships: Fellowship in Complex and CTO PCI, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan (Jan 2024 тАУ Jun 2024) Fellowship in Structural Heart Disease Interventions, Rabin Medical Centre, Israel (Aug тАУ Oct 2023) Advanced Coronary Imaging Fellowship (IVUS, OCT, Coronary CTA), McMaster University, Canada (Jul 2022 тАУ Jun 2023) Work Experience Dr. Mitesh Kumar has a medical experience of 10+ years wherein he has worked as Director for Complex PCU and Structural Heart Diseases and as Consultant in Interventional Cardiology at various private hospitals in Bengaluru Areas of expertise - Advanced Coronary Imaging and Complex Angioplasties. - Structural heart diseases, encompassing procedures like Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), MitraClip, and left atrial appendage closure. - Intracoronary imaging utilizing both Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT). - Advanced cardiac care, including rotational atherectomy (Rota) and intravascular lithotripsy (IVL).

Research & Publications Research Topics: MD (Internal Medicine): Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis in asthma and gene polymorphism studies related to asthma development. DM (Cardiology): Risk factors and angiographic profile of coronary slow flow (CSF) phenomenon in the North Indian population. Publications: "Risk factors and angiographic profile of coronary slow flow (CSF) phenomenon in North Indian population: an observational study" тАУ Indian Heart Journal (2017) "The ╬▒1AT and TIMP-1 Gene Polymorphism in the Development of Asthma" тАУ Comparative and Functional Genomics (2012) Conference Presentations: Dr. Mitesh Kumar is actively involved in national and international cardiology conferences, workshops, and training programs, continually advancing his expertise in interventional cardiology. 1) ase presentation on "Bail out rendezvous technique for a difficult externalization" at the 19th CTO Club Meeting, Japan (2018) 2) poster presentation on CSF phenomenon at CSI, Chennai (2015)