Prof. (Dr.) Upendra Kaul
Chairman – Batra Heart Centre
- Education : MBBS, MD (Medicine), DM (Cardiology)
- Experience : 50+ years
- Hospitals : Batra Hospital & Medical Research Centre, New Delhi
- Address : New Delhi
Prof. (Dr.) Upendra Kaul
Prof. Upendra Kaul is a pioneer of interventional cardiology in India, currently heading the Batra Heart Centre. He has introduced coronary angioplasty, stenting and advanced cardiac interventions in India, and continues to lead high‑end cardiac care and clinical research at Batra Hospital. His practice covers coronary artery disease, heart failure, interventional procedures and device therapy.
Qualification
- MBBS Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi
- MD (Medicine) Maulana Azad Medical College, 1975
- DM (Cardiology) Maulana Azad Medical College, 1978
- Fellowships FCSI, FACC, FICC, FSCAI etc., indicating membership of international cardiology bodies
Areas of Expertise
- Coronary Angioplasty & Stenting Percutaneous coronary interventions for coronary artery disease
- Advanced Interventional Cardiology Techniques like atherectomy, laser‑based revascularization, complex angioplasty.
- Heart Failure & General Cardiology Management of chronic and acute cardiac conditions including heart failure and acute coronary syndromes
- Cardiac Device Therapy & Preventive Cardiology Electrophysiology interventions, long‑term cardiac care and preventive heart health outreach
Why Choose Prof. Upendra Kaul?
- Pioneer Interventionalist Among the first in India to start coronary angioplasty and advanced interventional cardiology techniques.
- Extensive Clinical & Teaching Experience Decades of practice, trained 400+ cardiologists and authored 400+ research papers.
- Research & Academic Leadership Heads the academics and clinical research wing at Batra Hospital; leads multi‑centric trials.
- National & International Recognition Recipient of top honours like Padma Shri and Dr B. C. Roy Award, with memberships of major cardiology societies.
Achievements & Recognitions
- Padma Shri Civilian honour awarded by Government of India for contributions to medicine
- Dr. B. C. Roy Award National medical honour for excellence in medicine
- Multiple National & International Awards Medtronic Award, CSI‑Searle Award, ICMR Scientific Awards etc.
Professional Memberships & Positions
- Chairman, Batra Heart Centre Leads cardiology services at Batra Hospital
- Dean – Academics & Clinical Research (BHMRC) Heads academic and research activities at Batra Hospital
- Past President, Cardiological Society of India & SAARC Cardiac Society Held leading roles in cardiology professional organisations
- Fellow – American College of Cardiology, European & International Cardiology Societies Member of global cardiology bodies
