Designation of Dr. T S Kler
Dr. T S Kler
Vascular Surgeon, Interventional Cardiologist
Chairman & HOD – Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi
Profile Snapshot of Dr. T S Kler
- As the Chairman and Head of the Department at BLK-Max Heart & Vascular Institute, and the Chairman of Pan Max Electrophysiology, he has been at the forefront of cardiac care, pioneering numerous advanced procedures.
- Dr. Kler’s academic and professional credentials are equally impressive. He holds an MBBS, MD (Medicine), DM (Cardiology), MRCP (UK), FRCP (UK), and FACC (USA), along with an honorary D.Sc from Punjab University.
- Dr. T. S. Kler, a Padma Bhushan awardee, stands as a luminary in the field of cardiology with over 37 years of exemplary service.
- Dr. Kler’s extensive experience includes performing more than 35,000 coronary, renal, carotid, and peripheral angioplasties.
- A trailblazer in electrophysiology, he established India’s first electrophysiology department at a leading hospital in Delhi and was the first in the country to implant ICD, CRT-P, and CRT-D devices.
- In 2015, he also became the first in India to perform HIS Bundle Pacing.
- His expertise has been instrumental in launching RF ablation and Cardiac Device Implantation programs across India and neighboring countries such as Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan.
- He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP, UK) and the American College of Cardiology (FACC), and serves as an Honorary Professor of Cardiology at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) and O.P. Jindal University, Sonipat.
Dr. T S Kler’s Expertise
- Coronary
- Renal
- Carotid
- Peripheral Angioplasties
- Cardiac Electrophysiology
- Interventional Cardiology
- Management of Cardiac Arrhythmias.
Work Experience of Dr. T S Kler
- Dr. T. S. Kler is currently working at Max Healthcare, where he serves as the Chairman and Head of the Department at BLK-Max Heart & Vascular Institute, as well as the Chairman of Pan Max Electrophysiology
- He also holds the position of Chairman at the Fortis Heart & Vascular Institute at both Fortis Memorial Research Institute in Gurugram and Fortis Hospital in Vasant Kunj, New Delhi.
- Additionally, Dr. Kler is the Chairman of the Heart Institute at Pushpawati Singhania Hospital & Research Institute, New Delhi
- He has served as the Executive Director at Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi.
Dr. T S Kler’s Qualifications
- MBBS from Medical College, Patiala
- MD from Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research
- DM in Cardiology from Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research
- FRCP (U.K.) from Royal College of Physician, Edinburg
- FACC (U.S.A.) from American College of Cardiology
- D.Sc (Honoris Causa)
- M.R.C.P (U.K) from Royal College of Physician, Edinburg
- Sr. Fellowship, Electrophysiology & Pacing from University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee
Honors & Awards received by Dr. T S Kler
- Received the Vishisht Chikitsa Ratan Award in 2018
- Received the Inspiring Cardiologist in 2018
- Received the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017-18
- Received the Award of Honour in 2009
- Received the IMA AMS Distinguished Service Award in 2007
- Received the Lifetime Achievement Award 2006
- Received the PADMA BHUSHAN in 2005
- Received the The Great Son of India Award in 2003
- Received the Vijay Ratna Award in 2002
- Received the Honour of Merit Award in 2001
- Received the Outstanding Alumnus Award 1998
Memberships of Dr. T S Kler
- Dr. T. S. Kler is the Founding President and a member of the Heart Rhythm Society of India.
- He is also a Life Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP, UK).
- Additionally, he is a Life Member of the Cardiological Society of India, the Indian College of Cardiology
- The Indian Medical Association
- The Association of Physicians of India
- The Delhi Medical Association
- The American Society of Pacing & Electrophysiology (NASPE).
Publications of Dr. T S Kler
- Ventricular fibrillation in the EP lab. What is the atrial rhythm? (2008)
- Narrow QRS incessant tachycardia in a patient with recent myocardial infarction: What is the mechanism? (2008)