BIOGRAPHY

Qualification and Experience

Dr. T.S. Kler is one of the most renowned cardiac surgeons in India. Dr. Kler obtained his MBBS in the year 1976 from Punjabi University. Later, he completed his MD in internal medicine from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in 1980. From the same institute, he was awarded the degree of DM in cardiology in 1983. Currently, Dr. Kler is the Chairman of Pushpawati Singhania Hospital & Research Institute, New Delhi. Dr. Kler has done more than 10,000 coronary, peripheral, and renal angioplasties.

Contribution to Medical Science

Dr. Kler is the pioneer of various technologies and cardio interventions in India. In 1995, he became the first doctor to implant an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) in India. Also, the first department of electrophysiology in India was set up under his guidance. In 2005, he received the Padma Bhushan award for his contribution to medical science. He is also the recipient of the Lifetime achievement award for his contribution to Clinical & Preventive Cardiology. Dr. Kler is an expert in performing various cardiac surgeries such as Aortic Stent Grafting, Radiofrequency Ablation, Peripheral Angiogram, Biventricular Pacing, Valve Repair, and Replacement and percutaneous Transvenous Mitral Commissurotomy among others.

Conditions treated by Dr. T. S. Kler

Please find listed below the many conditions that Dr. T. S. Kler treats:

• Angina
• Blocked Arteries
• Atherosclerosis
• Cardiac Arrhythmias
• Tachycardia
• Bradycardia
• Coronary Artery Disease

A healthy and long life for a person with structural heart conditions can not happen without interventional procedures. These conditions can be easily resolved with the help of modern technology and world-class equipment to assist the doctor. A patient-focused approach has driven doctors to find solutions such as these which must be followed with quality post-procedural care.

Signs to look for before visiting Dr. T. S. Kler

Signs and symptoms of patients having structural or non-coronary cardiovascular diseases are as follows:

• Shortness of breath
• Chest Pain
• Dizziness
• Palpitations
• High Blood Pressure

Chest pain and fatigue are some of the most common symptoms that people with such heart conditions show. Continuous high blood pressure should be monitored regularly and is usually a sign of a structural issue in the heart. Structural heart issues can start putting stress on your kidneys and kidney dysfunction is a possibility.

Operating Hours of Dr. T. S. Kler

The operating hours of the doctor are between 10 am to 7 pm, Monday to Saturday. The doctor is known for quick treatment timeframe as he/she is skillful and efficient.

Popular Procedures Performed by Dr. T. S. Kler

Dr. T. S. Kler performs numerous popular interventional cardiology procedures as mentioned here::

• Angioplasty
• Pacemaker Implantation Surgery
• EPS & RFA
• Angiography (Including Non-Ionic Contrast)

To open blocked arteries, interventional cardiologists commonly perform procedures such as stent placement, angioplasty, and atherectomy. In order to treat cardiac arrhythmia, defibrillators and pacemakers are inserted in the heart routinely by doctors.

Qualification

• MBBS
• MD
• DM (Cardiology)
• D.Sc (Honoris Causa)

Past Experiences

• Cardiology, Executive Director- Fortis Flt Lt Rajan Dhall Hospital, Vasant Kunj
• Cardiac Sciences, Executive Director- Fortis Escorts Heart Institute & Research Centre