Dr V K Chopra

About Doctor

Dr. Vijay Kumar Chopra is an interventional cardiologist and senior Consultant at Delhi NCR. He has worked as a cardiologist for over 44 years, making him an expert in his field.

In addition to being a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the Indian College of Cardiology, he is also a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of London. He also belongs to the prestigious National Academy of Medicine.

The fields of cardiology, heart failure, advanced heart diseases, and interventional cardiology are all ones in which Dr. Chopra specializes. Over the course of his career, he has performed over 10,000 cardiac procedures, such as angioplasty, bypass surgery, and valvular heart repair.

Dr. Chopra has earned widespread acclaim as one of India's leading cardiologists. In 1984, the University of Madras honored him with the Kutumbiah Prize in Clinical Medicine.

In addition, in 2002, the government of India presented him with the Dr. B. C. Roy National Award for Excellence in Medical Sciences.

Patients who have seen Dr. Chopra attest to his excellence as a physician. He has a stellar reputation for his professionalism, empathy, and patient commitment. 

Medical Qualifications

• MBBS from Christian Medical College & Hospital, Vellore, 1972
• MD In General Medicine From Postgraduate Institute Of Medical Education And Research, Chandigarh, 1976
• DM In Cardiology From Postgraduate Institute Of Medical Education And Research, Chandigarh, 1979

Clinical Expertise

Professional Work Experience

• At Medanta-The Medicity, he oversaw the Heart Failure Program as its Director.
• At the Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre, he served as Principal Consultant (Cardiology).
• At Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, he held the position of Senior Consultant of Cardiology.

Career Highlights

• Dr. Chopra has worked as a cardiologist for over 44 years.
• When managing patients with advanced heart disease and performing preventative cardiology, he is among the best doctors in the world.
• He received his education from the highly regarded American College of Cardiology.
• He attended Christian Medical College in Vellore, India, and graduated with an MBBS degree. He eventually earned his medical degree from India's Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research in Chandigarh.
• His areas of expertise include advanced heart diseases, heart failure, and preventative cardiology. 

Research and Fellowships

• Cardiological Society of India (CSI)

Awards and Recoginition

• In 1984, the Cleveland Clinic awarded him the title of International Scholar.
• The CMC at Vellore, India, awarded him the Kutumbiah Prize in Clinical Medicine in 1972.
• In 1972, he graduated at the top of his class from the College of Medicine, Surgery, and Pathology at Vellore.