Dr. Rajeev Menon is the HOD and Clinical Director of Cardiology at The Asian Institute of Gastroenterology (AIG), Hyderabad, with distinguished academic achievements and extensive contributions to interventional cardiology research and global forums.
Qualifications:
- M.B.B.S
- M.D. (General Medicine)
- Diplomate of National Board (Cardiology)
Academic Achievements:
- Distinction in Biochemistry (First Year MBBS)
- Distinction in Pharmacology (Third Year MBBS)
- Recommended for Gold Medal in MD (General Medicine) – 2001, Andhra Pradesh
- Awarded “Best Outgoing Student” by Indian Medical Association, Osmania Medical College – 1997
- Faculty Roles and Global Participation:
- Visiting Faculty, TCT Interventional Cardiology Forum – Asia Pacific
- Visiting Faculty, TCT Interventional Cardiology Forum – USA
- Faculty, World Conference on Acute MI Primary Angioplasty “Global Lumen”
Key Publications:
- Authored and co-authored several peer-reviewed articles in Indian Heart Journal, JACC, JAPI, and Advances in Interventional Cardiology
- Topics include drug-eluting stents, coronary artery dissections, renal sympathetic denervation, oxidative stress, and indigenous stent technologies
Notable Presentations and Awards:
- Delivered multiple international conference talks (e.g., TCT Washington, Global Lumen Dubai)
- Presented award-winning and gold medal papers on subjects such as: Duct-dependent lesions ,Myasthenic syndrome,Tricuspid valve rupture, Turmeric's effect on oxidative stress, Psychosocial aspects of poisoning, Multi-organ failure in malaria.
- Gold Medal-winning paper presented at State CSI Conference, Hyderabad – 2003
