Dr. T. S. Kler
Cardiology & Electrophysiology
MBBS, 1976, Government Medical College and Hospital, Patiala
MD (Medicine), 1980, PGIMER, Chandigarh
DM (Cardiology), 1983, PGIMER, Chandigarh
MRCP, UK
FRCP, UK
Fellowship, USA
Fellowship
BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi
Languages: English, Hindi, Punjabi
About Dr. T. S. Kler
Dr. T.S. Kler is a globally renowned cardiologist and one of India’s foremost electrophysiology pioneers with over 48 years of experience.
He has performed more than 35,000 coronary, renal, carotid, and peripheral angioplasties, along with complex electrophysiology procedures.
Dr. Kler founded India’s first electrophysiology department and was the first in the country to implant ICDs, CRT-Ps, and CRT-Ds.
He has set up RF Ablation and Cardiac Device Implantation Programs across South Asia including India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan.
Recipient of the prestigious Padma Bhushan and numerous national & international awards, he is widely regarded as one of India's top cardiologists.
Professional Expertise
Electrophysiology
Heart Rhythm Disorders
Atrial Fibrillation Treatment
Cardiac Device Implantation (ICD, CRT-P, CRT-D)
Coronary Angioplasty
Peripheral Angioplasty
Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
Pacemaker Implantation
His Bundle Pacing
Radiofrequency Ablation
Specialized Procedures by Dr. T. S. Kler
- Balloon Valvuloplasty
- Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT)
- Carotid Angioplasty
- Coronary Angioplasty
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
- Electrophysiological Studies
- Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP)
- Fractional Flow Reserve Measurement
- His Bundle Pacing
- Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
- Left Atrial Appendage Closure
- Pacemaker Implantation
- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
- Peripheral Angioplasty
- Radiofrequency Ablation
- Renal Angioplasty
- Rotational Atherectomy
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Biography
Experience
- Chairman, BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, Delhi
- Chairman, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon
- Chairman, Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi
- Chairman, Pushpawati Singhania Research Institute, New Delhi
- Director, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi
Awards & Achievements
Vishisht Chikitsa Ratan Award, Delhi Medical Association (2018)
Inspiring Cardiologist, Economic Times (2018)
Lifetime Achievement Award, Cardiological Society of India (2017)
Award of Honour, Indian Medical Association, Jalandhar (2009)
Distinguished Service Award, IMA Academy of Medical Specialties (2007)
Lifetime Achievement Award, World Congress on Clinical and Preventive Cardiology (2006)
Padma Bhushan, Government of India (2005)
The Great Son of India Award (2003)
Vijay Ratna Award, India International Friendship Society (2002)
Honour of Merit Award, SS Jain Sabha, New Delhi (2001)
Outstanding Alumnus Award, AS College, Khanna (1998)