Dr. Rajiv Passey is a highly experienced Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiologist and Professor of Cardiology with over three decades of expertise in complex coronary interventions, academic leadership, and large-scale clinical research.
Current Positions
- Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, Dharma Vira Heart Centre
- Consultant In-charge, Coronary Care Unit
- Professor of Cardiology, Ganga Ram Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research , Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi
Professional Experience
- Associated with Sir Ganga Ram Hospital since 1999
- Over 30 years of experience in clinical cardiology, interventional cardiology, and academic teaching
- Extensive involvement in acute coronary care and CCU management
Educational Qualifications
- DM Cardiology – G.B. Pant Hospital, Delhi University
- DNB – National Board of Examinations
- MBBS – Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi
Academic & Teaching Roles
- Designated Professor for DNB Cardiology training
- Actively involved in bedside teaching, journal clubs, academic reviews, and thesis guidance
- Mentor and guide for multiple DNB cardiology trainees
Clinical Expertise
- Coronary angiography and cardiac catheterization (>10,000 procedures)
- Percutaneous coronary interventions including complex PCI and primary angioplasty (>6,000 procedures)
- Management of cardiogenic shock and acute MI
- Permanent pacemaker and AICD implantation (>800 cases)
- Structural and valvular interventions including PTMC
Research & Clinical Trials
- Principal Investigator / Co-Investigator in numerous national and international multicenter trials
- Key involvement in landmark trials including CANVAS, SOLID-TIMI, REDUCE-IT, GARFIELD, ASIAN-HF, and others
- Contributor to cardiovascular registries and outcome studies
Publications & Academic Output
- Extensive list of peer-reviewed journal publications
- Author of multiple textbook chapters and invited reviews in cardiology
- Regular faculty and speaker at national and international cardiology conferences
Leadership & Institutional Contributions
- Head of a 16-bedded Coronary Care Unit
- Organizer of CMEs and public cardiovascular health programs
- Active role in hospital cardiovascular program development
Professional Memberships & Fellowships
- Fellow of European Society of Cardiology
- Fellow of Indian College of Cardiology
- Fellow of Indian College of Physicians
- Member of multiple national and international cardiology societies
Social & Charitable Activities
- Runs free OPD services for underprivileged patients
- Provides free or subsidized cardiac care including angiography and angioplasty
- Actively involved in community health and social service initiatives
