Dr. T. Ashok Kumar is a Consultant Interventional Cardiologist skilled in complex coronary interventions, cardiac device therapies, and non-coronary procedures, with training from premier institutes including AIIMS Delhi and Sri Jayadeva Institute.
Current Position
- Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Kamakshi Memorial Hospital, Chennai (Dec 2018–Present)
Previous Roles
- Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, MIOT Hospitals, Chennai (2016–2018)
- Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Sathyabama Dental College, Chennai (2009–2013)
- Established and managed the Medicine Department for 4 years
Areas of Expertise
- Coronary Interventions: Coronary angiography, angioplasty (radial & femoral), primary PCI
- Complex PCI: bifurcation lesions, multivessel disease, LMCA, CTOs, graft lesions
- Coronary Imaging: IVUS, OCT
- Non-coronary & Structural Procedures: Temporary pacemaker insertion, Permanent pacemaker implantation, ICD implantation, IABP insertion, PTMC, ASD device closure, IVC filter implantation, Pericardiocentesis
- Assisted in Electrophysiology, RF ablation, and peripheral vascular interventions
Educational Qualifications
- DM Cardiology – Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, Bengaluru (2013–2016)
- MD Medicine – AIIMS New Delhi (2006–2009)
- MBBS – Madras Medical College (1999–2005)
- Higher Secondary – Mt. Saint Joseph HSS, Thiruvannamalai
Training Highlights
- Extensive training in non-invasive cardiology: echocardiography, stress testing, stress echo, nuclear imaging
- Performed and assisted in a wide range of invasive procedures including angiograms, angioplasties, device closures, pacemakers, ICDs, and peripheral interventions
Awards
- Second prize – “Challenging Echo Cases,” ECHO INDIA 2015
- Second prize – Quiz, CSICON 2015
Professional Membership
- Lifetime Member, Cardiological Society of India (since 2017)
