Best Cardiologist in Delhi

Why choose Credihealth?

Credihealth provides you an online platform to find detailed information about best cardiologist in Delhi NCR. You can check out educational qualification, awards, memberships and professional experience. For more informed decision you can check patient reviews, appointment fee, OPD schedule and availability.

You can request an appointment online at top hospitals on Credihealth. Available hospitals are Fortis, Medanta, Apollo, BLK, Batra, Delhi Heart, amongst others. If you need assistance in choosing the cardiologist near you, you can talk to credihealth medical experts for FREE.

Medical expert will guide you on the basis of your medical condition and symptoms. You can filter the choices on the basis of insurance, budget and location. Using credihealth services you can avail upto 50% discount on cardiologist appointment.

Who is a cardiologist?

Cardiology is a branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis of heart disorders. All disorders in the human cardiovascular circulatory system are diagnosed under this branch.

Doctors skilled in the diagnosis of coronary artery disease are known as cardiology specialist doctors. Typical qualifications of a heart doctor include the following.

• MBBS: Bachelors of medicine and bachelors of surgery
• MD in General Medicine: Masters in General Medicine
• DM in Cardiology: Doctorate in Cardiology
• DNB: Diplomate of the national board
• Fellowship in Cardiology

When should you consult a cardiologist?

A cardiology specialist is a doctors who treat patients for heart diseases. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attack, heart failure, congenital heart disorders, amongst others. There are certain common symptoms shown by your body when you have cardiovascular disease. Whenever you any of these symptoms, you should immediately consult an experienced doctor -

• Chest pain that is radiating towards the left side or to the back of your body
• Severe pressure in the chest
• Shortness of breath while walking and continues while you are at rest
• Irregular heartbeats leading to palpitations
• Sudden clenching pain in jaws
• Excessive sweating continuously for a long period of time without any exercise
• High blood pressure for prolonged time period

For more information on heart diseases and symptoms, check out Heart Health Guide on Credihealth Blog

Are there different types of specializations?

Yes. Depending on the field of specialization and experience, there are four different types of cardiology doctors. First, clinical or non-invasive cardiologists are doctors that specialize in prevention in deterioration of cardiovascular disease.

Secondly, invasive cardiology doctors who specialzies in therapeutic and diagnostic procedures to diagnose heart disease like cardiac catheterization or angiography.

Third, are the interventional cardiologists who perform procedures like coronary angioplasty.

The fourth type is cardiac electrophysiologists who specializes in the treatment of heart rhythm disorders and perform procedures like cardiac ablation.

Additionally, there are Cardiac Surgeons who specialize in surgical procedures. This includes Bypass Surgery, Heart Valve Replacement, Heart Transplant, Open Heart Surgery, and other cardiac procedures.

What are consultation charges?

The average cost of consultation at top hospitals in Delhi NCR is Rs. 750

Consultation charges range from INR 500 to INR 1500 at top hospitals. It depends on the type of hospital, doctor’s experience, expertise and specialization.