Brief About Dr. V K Shah
Dr. V K Shah is a highly regarded Interventional Cardiologist based in Mumbai, India. With over 30 years of experience, he has established himself as a Senior Consultant at S. L. Raheja Hospital. Dr. Shah’s expertise lies in performing angioplasties, having successfully completed over 4,000 procedures both individually and as an assistant. Additionally, he has an impressive track record of conducting more than 400 PTCA procedures annually.
Dr. Shah is a member of prestigious medical associations such as the Association of American College of Cardiology, Association of Physicians of India, and Association of Cardiological Society of India. He has actively participated in various Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs in India and abroad. During his training at the University of Rouen in France, he gained extensive knowledge in stenting and has utilized a wide range of stents.
Apart from his proficiency in interventional cardiology, Dr. Shah is well-versed in electrophysiological studies and has contributed to the field through numerous published research papers. He has also undergone training in the United States for Color Doppler and Carotid Doppler.
Dr. Shah’s contributions to the field of cardiology have been recognized with several accolades, including the Golden Citizen of India Award, Professor Rathinavelu Subramaniyam Endowment Oration 2015, and the Award of Excellence for “Outstanding Contribution in the field of Cardiology in the World.” He has also been honored with the Prof. DP Basu Award in Cardiology 1987, B Sivanthiadithyan Gold Medal in Cardiology 1987, and Distinction in SSC Examination in 1972.
With a strong focus on specialized areas, Dr. Shah has a special interest in Valvuloplasty, Peripheral Angiography, Balloon Mitral valvotomy, Cardiac Catheterization, Pacemaker insertion, and Pediatric interventions. His extensive knowledge and experience make him a trusted and sought-after cardiologist in Mumbai and beyond.
