Dr. Neeraj Bhalla
About the Doctor
Dr. Neeraj Bhalla treats the heart through thin tubes in the blood vessels. He has 26+ years' experience. At BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital in New Delhi, India, he is Principal Director – Cardiology. The hospital says he has done over 10,000 angioplasties (opening blocked arteries) and similar procedures.
His tools include rotablation (a tiny drill for hard blockages) and IVUS (ultrasound inside the artery). He also uses FFR (which measures blood flow), IVL (sound waves that crack calcium) and debris-catching devices. He trains other doctors in rotablation, IVUS and CTO (fully blocked artery) treatment. He is on the hospital's TAVR (tube-based valve replacement) team. He treats leg arteries, the aorta, blocked veins in dialysis patients and tight valves. He also fits pacemakers, ICDs and CRT-D devices.
He studied at AFMC (Armed Forces Medical College), Pune. His MD in Medicine is from there too, with the K.K. Gupta Gold Medal. His DM in Cardiology is from PGI Chandigarh. In the Armed Forces, he ran the heart cath lab at Army Hospital (R&R). In 2000 the Chief of Air Staff commended him.
He then became Director of Cardiology at Metro Heart & Vascular Institute, and joined BLK-Max in 2010. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions. Medwell can book your visit.
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Areas of Specialisation
- Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA)
Opening blocked heart arteries with balloons and stents. - Complex & CTO Interventions
Rotablation, IVUS, FFR and intravascular lithotripsy. - TAVR
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement as part of the heart team. - Peripheral & Aortic Interventions
Including aortic aneurysm and venous obstruction procedures. - Cardiac Devices
Pacemaker, ICD and CRT-D implantation.
Qualifications
- MBBS
Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune - MD (Medicine)
AFMC, Pune – K.K. Gupta Gold Medal - DM (Cardiology)
PGI, Chandigarh - FSCAI
Fellow, Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions - FACC
Fellow, American College of Cardiology
Work Experience
- Principal Director – Cardiology
BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi • 2010–Present - Senior Interventional Cardiologist
Max Heart and Vascular Institute, Saket, New Delhi - Director – Cardiology
Metro Heart & Vascular Institute, New Delhi - Officer in Charge, Cardiac Cath Lab
Army Hospital (R&R), New Delhi
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Dr. Neeraj Bhalla?
Dr. Neeraj Bhalla is Principal Director – Cardiology at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi, India, with more than 26 years of experience. The hospital states he has carried out over 10,000 coronary angioplasties. He trained at AFMC Pune and PGI Chandigarh.
Does Dr. Neeraj Bhalla treat complex blocked arteries?
Yes. Dr. Neeraj Bhalla performs complex coronary interventions using rotablation, intravascular ultrasound, FFR and intravascular lithotripsy, and is a proctor for rotablation, IVUS and CTO interventions. Whether angioplasty is right for you is decided after reviewing your angiography. Medwell can help international patients book this consultation.
Does Dr. Neeraj Bhalla perform TAVR in New Delhi?
Yes. Dr. Neeraj Bhalla performs TAVR (transcatheter aortic valve replacement) as part of the heart team at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi. Suitability for TAVR is assessed by the heart team after reviewing echocardiography, CT scans and your overall health.
Does Dr. Neeraj Bhalla implant pacemakers?
Yes. Dr. Neeraj Bhalla is experienced in implanting cardiac rhythm devices, including pacemakers, ICDs and CRT-D devices, at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital. The need for a device is confirmed after tests such as ECG, Holter monitoring and echocardiography. Medwell can help international patients book this consultation.
What languages does Dr. Neeraj Bhalla speak?
Dr. Neeraj Bhalla sees patients in English and Hindi. If you are more comfortable in another language, for example Arabic, French, Russian, Swahili, Bengali or Uzbek, you can ask Medwell to arrange an interpreter when you book, so nothing is lost in translation during your appointment at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital.
How do I book an appointment with Dr. Neeraj Bhalla from outside India?
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