Dr. Ankur U. Phatarpekar, M.D., D.M. (Cardiology), FSCAI
Co-Founder, HVS Group
Interventional Cardiologist
Best Cardiologist in Mumbai | Heart Valve Surgeon in Mumbai
Best Cardiologist in Mumbai | Heart Valve Surgeon in Mumbai
Professional Summary
Dr. Ankur U. Phatarpekar is a renowned interventional cardiologist with over 15 years of experience, widely recognized as one of the best cardiologists in Mumbai and a highly sought-after heart valve surgeon in Mumbai. He is known for his expertise in complex coronary interventions, structural heart procedures, and pioneering work in TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation). Dr. Phatarpekar is also a certified proctor for multiple global medical device companies and has played a pivotal role in shaping advanced cardiac care in India.
Education & Training
- Assistant Professor, Dept. of Cardiology, Seth G.S. Medical College & KEM Hospital (2016-2017)
- Lecturer, Dept. of Cardiology, Seth G.S. Medical College & KEM Hospital (2015)
- D.M. Cardiology, Seth G.S. Medical College & KEM Hospital, Mumbai (2012-2015)
Current Hospital Affiliations
- Breach Candy Hospital
- Wockhardt Heart Institute
- Fortis Raheja Hospital
- Care For You Clinic, Prabhadevi
Areas of Expertise
- Complex coronary interventions (CTO, bifurcation stenting, left main angioplasty)
- Structural heart interventions (TAVI, ASD/VSD/PDA device closures)
- Rotaablation and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)-guided procedures
- Heart valve repair and replacement
- Cardiac resynchronization therapy and pacemaker/ICD implantsCardiac resynchronization therapy and pacemaker/ICD implants
- Clinical trials and cardiology research
Achievements & Leadership
- Founder, TAVI Club Mumbai & Nashik (2024)
- Faculty at prestigious national conferences (India Live, CSI NIC, IPCI, etc.)
- Certified Proctor for Boston Scientific (Rotaablation), Abbott (OCT), and Myval & Acurate Neo2 (TAVI)
- Recipient of the Outstanding Young Person Award 2019, JCI
- Led large-scale trials including ODESSEY-OUTCOMES and FREEDOM eVLed large-scale trials including ODESSEY-OUTCOMES and FREEDOM eV
Publications & Research
- Published extensively in reputed journals including the Indian Heart Journal, Aorta, British Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research, and Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research
- Authored multiple case reports highlighting complex structural and congenital heart disease management, including topics such as atrial septal defect anatomy, sinus of Valsalva aneurysm, and transcatheter closure techniques
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Co-authored textbook chapters on:
1. Exercise Stress Testing in Non-Coronary Heart Disease (API Textbook of Medicine, 11th Edition)
2. Catheter-based interventions in perforated sinus of Valsalva (Interventions in Structural, Valvular and Congenital Heart Disease) -
Principal Investigator for clinical trials including:
1. Mozec SEB Registry - evaluating sirolimus-eluting balloon catheter outcomes
2. Smartphone App-Based Follow-up in Heart Failure (LPDH_RWEHF001) - assessing tech-enabled patient care
3. IKISS LM Trial - randomized trial on kissing balloon technique in left main PCI -
Co-Investigator in major international studies:
1. ODESSEY OUTCOMES Trial - evaluating PCSK9 inhibitors in acute coronary syndromes
2. FREEDOM eV Trial - comparing treatment strategies in pulmonary arterial hypertension
Memberships
- 2012- Attended TCT, India 2016 as a faculty.
- 2012 - American College of Cardiology
- 2015- European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions (EAPCI)
- 2015 - Alumnus, Seth G. S. Medical College, Mumbai, India
Additional Roles & Interests
- Host of medical podcasts on heart health and interventional cardiology
- Administrator, KEM Hospital Cardiology Alumni
- Advocate for technology-driven cardiac care
- Organizer and host of academic events like Dr. Ivan Pinto Oration, "Scholastics 2017"
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