Dr. Upendra Kaul

Cardiologist

MD, DM, FCSI, FICC, FACC, FSCAI, FAMS

Upendra Kaul is an Indian cardiologist and one of the pioneers of interventional cardiology in India.

A highly recognized name, both nationally and internationally for his work in cardiovascular sciences. Dr. Upendra Kaul is known as a passionate teacher and an astute clinician who is credited with starting the coronary angioplasty program in India and continues to bring innovative techniques in interventional cardiology to the country.

Dr. Upendra Kaul was on the faculty of G B Pant Hospital, PGIMER Chandigarh and AIIMS where he was a Professor of cardiology. He established cardiology units at several hospitals in Government and private sector. These include C T Centre AIIMS, Batra Hospital, Fortis hospitals NOIDA, Vasant Kunj and SSIHMS at Puttaparthy, AP. Dr Kaul has trained more than 350 cardiologists and has authored more than 400 papers and written many books. He is a visiting professor to several overseas universities. He is a fellow of several prestigious societies in cardiology both nationally and internationally and has delivered many named orations.

President of Cardiological Society of India and SAARC Cardiac Society

Dr. B. C. Roy Award and Padma Shri.

He has held the posts of President of Cardiological Society of India and SAARC Cardiac Society. Currently he is a Trustee of the SCAI, USA. Among the numerous recognitions for his contributions he has also been awarded the Dr. B. C. Roy Award and Padma Shri.