Dr. Praveen G. Pai is a distinguished Professor of Cardiology at Amrita Hospital, Kochi, with over 20 years of experience in interventional cardiology and electrophysiology, contributing extensively to clinical practice, education, and research.
Qualification:
- MBBS – T.D. Medical College, Alappuzha (1991)
- MD (General Medicine) – Bangalore Medical College (1995)
- DM (Cardiology) – Mahe-Manipal (2000)
Experience:
- Over 20 years of experience in Cardiology.
- Professor, Department of Cardiology, Amrita Hospital, Kochi (2012–Present).
- Held multiple academic and clinical roles at Amrita Hospital since 2002, including Fellow, Specialist, Associate Professor, and Additional Professor.
- Consultant Cardiologist, Benziger Hospital (2001–2002).
- Assistant Professor, KMC Manipal (2000–2001).
Key Expertise:
- Interventional Cardiology
- Electrophysiology
- Coronary & Peripheral Angioplasty
- Permanent Pacemaker & AICD Implantation
- Electrophysiologic Procedures
Achievements:
- Delivered over 50 invited lectures at national and international cardiology forums.
- Course Director for MSc & BSc Cardiovascular Technician Training Programs at AIMS.
- Active participant and faculty in national and international cardiology conferences (EURO PCR, TCT, Cardiostim, APHRS, CRT Workshops).
- Principal Investigator – DEMAT Study; Co-Investigator in LIFENOX, BALANCE & ALECARDIO studies.
- Played a key role in advancing interventional and electrophysiology programs at Amrita Hospital.
