About Dr. Hitesh Gurjar

Dr. Hitesh Gurjar, an alumnus of PGI Chandigarh, boasts over ten years of extensive experience in the realm of cardiology. Renowned for pioneering numerous first-in-region procedures, he has significantly contributed to advancing cardiac care in the area. Additionally, Dr. Gurjar has pursued a fellowship in advanced cardiology in the USA, further augmenting his expertise in the field.

Work Experience

• Livasa Hospital Nawanshahr, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India (2023 - 2018)
• BronxCare Health System, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, US,(2018 - 2022)

Education & Training

• MBBS
• MD Medicine
• DM Cardiology

Memberships

• Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC)
• Fellow of the Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI)
• Member of the European Association of Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (EAPCI)
• Member of ESC Council on Stroke
• Member of Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society (APHRS)
• Member of Asia Pacific Vascular Intervention Course (APVIC)
• Member of the American Medical Association (AMA)
• Member of the American College of Physicians (ACP)

Awards

• Nominee for BMJ South Asia Awards in 2015.
• Sports Secretary Position for Medical College Student Council, Jodhpur, India.
• Winner of Singles Tennis Tournament at College, Jodhpur, India.
• Joint Winner of Doubles Tennis Tournament at College, Jodhpur, India.
• Winner of Chess Tournament at Dr SN Medical College, Jodhpur, India.
• Quarterfinalist at National Level Medical College Chess Tournament, New Delhi, India.
• Vice-Captain of winning Medical College cricket team for 4 consecutive years, Jodhpur, India.
• Vice-Captain of the Internal Medicine cricket team at Hospital League, Bronx, New York in 2019.
• Captain of the Internal Medicine cricket team at Hospital League, Bronx, New York in 2021.
• Best Batsman award for the Internal Medicine cricket team at Hospital League, Bronx, New York in 2019.

Speciality Interest

• Coronary Angioplasty
• Peripheral Interventions
• Pacemaker / ICD
• Structural Interventions
• Valvular Interventions
• Non-invasive Cardiology

Research Paper & Publications

• Post myocardial infraction left ventricular intramural dissecting hematoma. BMC Cardiovasc disorder 22,83(2022). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-022-02523.
• Spontaneous artery dissection presenting as acute ST-segment Elevation Inferior wall Myo.