Dr. Ashok Seth

Dr. Ashok Seth

Chairman of Interventional Cardiology

Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Delhi• View Hospital
★ Valve repair and replacement38+ Yrs. Experience
MBBSMD
Quick Facts
Department
Valve repair and replacement
Qualifications
MBBS, MD
Experience
38+ Years
Hospital
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute
Location
Delhi NCR, India
International Support
Visa Assistance & Interpreters
Overview

About Dr. Ashok Seth

Dr. Ashok Seth is the Chairman of Fortis Escorts Heart Institute in New Delhi. With 40 years of experience, he is a leader in interventional cardiology. He has performed over 60,000 angiographies and 25,000 angioplasties. Dr. Seth pioneered techniques like TAVI and Impella-supported angioplasties in India. He has been honored with the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and B.C. Roy Award. Internationally, he is recognized with awards from Spain and the USA. He has trained more than 500 cardiologists under his supervision. He has also authored more than 350 publications and serves as Adjunct Professor at AMU. Dr. Ashok Seth, a leading expert in heart and vascular sciences, dedicated to providing advanced care for cardiovascular health and well-being.

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Key Clinical Milestone
Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and B.C. Roy Award

Education & Qualifications

MBBS
MD

Clinical Career Timeline

Cardiologist, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham,1983 - 1988
Chief Consultant (Interventional and Invasive Cardiology), Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi, 1988 - 2004
Chief Consultant (Interventional Cardiology), Max Heart and Vascular Institute, New Delhi, 2004 - 2008
Chairman (Cardiac Science) , Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla Road, New Delhi, 2008 - Present

Accreditations & Professional Memberships

Padma Shri, 1991 and 2003
Rajiv Gandhi National Unity Award, 1995
India International Gold Award, 1995
Rotary Ratna Award, 1996
Padma Bhushan, 2001 and 2015
AMA Physician's Recognition Award, 2001
Lifetime Achievement Award, 2002
Honorary FRACS, 2002
B.C. Roy National Award, 2005
Board of Governors, Society of Cardiac Angiographies and Intervention, USA, 2010
Crus Officer with Insignia, Order of Isabella the Catholic, Spain, 2010
Lifetime Achievement in Interventional Cardiology by Chien Foundation, Singapore, 2014
B.C. Roy National Award for Eminent Medical Person, 2017

Languages Spoken

EnglishHindi🌐 Multilingual Interpreter Support Available (Arabic, Russian, French)
Procedures

Treatments Performed

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Core Speciality
Valve repair and replacement
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Core Speciality
Thrombectomy devices and Drug Eluting Stents
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Core Speciality
Cardiac Devices (Pacemakers, Defibrillators (ICD)
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Core Speciality
Coronary Angiography, Angioplasty, Pacemaker/AICD insertion
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Core Speciality
Cardiac Ablation
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Core Speciality
Management of Resistant Hypertension
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Core Speciality
Radio Frequency Ablation for Arrhythmias
Interventional & Quaternary Procedures3 Procedures
pacemaker-implantAortic Stent GraftingTAVI / TAVR TMPVR / TPVR EVAR / TEVAR Left Atrial Appendage Closure Endomyocardial Biopsy Coronary Angiography Coronary Angioplasty Permanent Pacemaker Implantation Mitral Valvoplasty ASD Device Closure PDA Device Closure VSD Device Closure RSOV Device Closure COA Stenting Ballon Atrial Septostomy Paravalvular Leak Closure MAPCA Coiling PDA Stenting RVOT Perforation AORTO-ILIAC INTERVENTION Femoral Artery Intervention Subclavian Artery Angioplasty Carotid Artery Angioplasty Pericardiocentesis Complex Coronary Interventions Bifurcations angioplasty Chronic Total Occlusion Rotational Atherectomy for calcified lesions Transradial Interventions Peripheral Interventions including Carotid Renal Device Closure of Congenital Heart Defects Pacemakers
Advanced Diagnostics & Specialized Surgeries2 Procedures
ICD's Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy Implants(CRT) Balloon Valvuloplasty(BPVBMV) Electrophysiology Study Radiofrequency ablations(EPS/RFA)
Hospitals

Practices At

Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Delhi

Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Delhi

Okhla Road, New Delhi - 110 025 (INDIA)

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Cost Guidance

What to Expect: Heart & Vascular Sciences

Comparative Benchmarks · India vs US / UKSave 70% – 85% in India
ProcedureUS / UK EstimateIndia Package PriceSavings
pacemaker-implant$42,000 US/UK$10,000 in India76% Less
Aortic Stent Grafting$42,000 US/UK$10,000 in India76% Less

Medical Advisory: Illustrative cost benchmarks include surgeon fees, standard implants/lenses, operation theatre charges, nursing, and standard hospital stay. Final quotes are confirmed by the hospital medical board after reviewing personal clinical scans.

Patient Feedback

Reviews (2)

4.9
(2 reviews)

Amara Okafor

Visited for Valve repair and replacement · Aug 2024

“Dr. Ashok Seth provided an exhaustive clinical consultation. Marlin coordinated all pre-travel scans and hospital admission seamlessly.”

Kareem Al-Mansoor

Visited for Specialist Consultation · May 2024

“Exceptional surgical skill and world-class post-operative care at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute. Highly recommended for international patients.”

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Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

What procedures does Dr. Ashok Seth specialize in?
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Dr. Seth specializes in advanced cardiac interventions, including Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), MitraClip for valve repairs, complex angioplasties, and Impella-supported high-risk angioplasty.

How many years of experience does Dr. Ashok Seth have in cardiology?
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Dr. Ashok Seth has over 40 years of experience in interventional cardiology, contributing to advancements in complex cardiac procedures.

Where does Dr. Ashok Seth currently practice?
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Dr. Ashok Seth serves as the Chairman of the Fortis Escorts Heart Institute in New Delhi and the Chairman of the Fortis Healthcare Medical Council.

What awards has Dr. Ashok Seth received?
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Dr. Seth has been honored with the Padma Shri (2003) and Padma Bhushan (2015) awards, along with other prestigious recognitions like Spain's National Honour of Cruz Officer and the B.C. Roy National Award.

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