Board Certified Specialist Elite Healthcare Provider
Prof. (Dr.) Upendra Kaul
Chairman – Batra Heart Centre
EducationMBBS, MD (Medicine), DM (Cardiology)
Experience50+ years
HospitalsBatra Hospital & Medical Research Centre, New Delhi
AddressNew 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
MBBSMaulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi
MD (Medicine)Maulana Azad Medical College, 1975
DM (Cardiology)Maulana Azad Medical College, 1978
FellowshipsFCSI, FACC, FICC, FSCAI etc., indicating membership of international cardiology bodies
Areas of Expertise
Coronary Angioplasty & StentingPercutaneous coronary interventions for coronary artery disease
Advanced Interventional CardiologyTechniques like atherectomy, laser‑based revascularization, complex angioplasty.
Heart Failure & General CardiologyManagement of chronic and acute cardiac conditions including heart failure and acute coronary syndromes
Cardiac Device Therapy & Preventive CardiologyElectrophysiology interventions, long‑term cardiac care and preventive heart health outreach
Why Choose Prof. Upendra Kaul?
Pioneer InterventionalistAmong the first in India to start coronary angioplasty and advanced interventional cardiology techniques.
Extensive Clinical & Teaching ExperienceDecades of practice, trained 400+ cardiologists and authored 400+ research papers.
Research & Academic LeadershipHeads the academics and clinical research wing at Batra Hospital; leads multi‑centric trials.
National & International RecognitionRecipient of top honours like Padma Shri and Dr B. C. Roy Award, with memberships of major cardiology societies.
Achievements & Recognitions
Padma ShriCivilian honour awarded by Government of India for contributions to medicine
Dr. B. C. Roy AwardNational medical honour for excellence in medicine
Multiple National & International AwardsMedtronic Award, CSI‑Searle Award, ICMR Scientific Awards etc.
Professional Memberships & Positions
Chairman, Batra Heart CentreLeads 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 SocietyHeld leading roles in cardiology professional organisations
Fellow – American College of Cardiology, European & International Cardiology SocietiesMember of global cardiology bodies
