About Dr. Sudhansu
Dedicated to Excellence: Meet Dr. Sudhansu Sekhar Parida
Dr. Sudhansu Sekhar Parida is an eminent Interventional Cardiologist with nearly two decades of clinical excellence. Currently serving as the Additional Director of Cardiology at Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, he is widely recognized for his expertise in complex cardiac interventions and his unwavering commitment to advancing heart health through precision and compassion.
Dr. Parida believes that in the landscape of modern healthcare, the most effective treatments are those delivered with a seamless balance of advanced science and genuine human care. He embodies this philosophy by bringing years of specialized expertise and a patient-first mindset to the community.
Clinical Philosophy
His practice is built upon three foundational pillars:
- Integrity: Maintaining transparent and honest communication regarding all diagnosis and treatment options.
- Innovation: Utilizing the latest medical technologies and evidence-based techniques to optimize patient outcomes.
- Empathy: Prioritizing the person behind the symptoms to provide holistic, patient-centered healing.
Clinical Expertise
Core Interventional Procedures
- Complex Coronary Interventions: Expert in the management of bifurcation lesions, Chronic Total Occlusions (CTO), and Left Main PCI.
- Primary Angioplasty (PAMI): 24/7 emergency management of acute myocardial infarction.
- Advanced Imaging & Physiology: Proficiency in IVUS (Intravascular Ultrasound), OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography), and FFR/iFR for precise physiological lesion assessment.
- Atherectomy: Rotational and orbital atherectomy for the management of heavily calcified coronary arteries.
- Peripheral Vascular Interventions: Carotid stenting, renal artery stenting, and comprehensive management of Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD).
Structural Heart & Valvular Interventions
- TAVI / TAVR: Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation/Replacement.
- Edge-to-Edge Repair: MitraClip and TriClip procedures for mitral and tricuspid regurgitation.
- Balloon Valvuloplasty: Expert in BMV (Mitral), BAV (Aortic), and BPV (Pulmonary) procedures.
- LAAO (Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion): Advanced stroke prevention for patients with non-valvular Atrial Fibrillation.
- Congenital Heart Interventions: Device closures for ASD, VSD, and PDA in adults.
Specialized Device Therapies & Heart Failure
- Leadless Pacemaker Therapy: Expertise in implanting miniaturized, self-contained pacing systems (e.g., Micra VR/AV) via femoral venous access, eliminating lead and pocket-related complications.
- Heart Failure Device Management: Implantation and management of AICD and CRT-P/D (Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy).
Non-Invasive Expertise
- Advanced Echocardiography: Proficiency in 3D Echocardiography and Transesophageal Echo (TEE) for structural heart screening and intra-procedural guidance.
- Preventive Cardiology: Comprehensive risk stratification and clinical management of resistant hypertension and dyslipidemia.
Work Experience
Additional Director, Cardiology & Structural Heart | Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, Delhi (2025–Present)
Principal Consultant, Cardiology & Structural Heart | Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, Delhi (2024–2025)
Senior Consultant, Cardiology | Max Super Speciality Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, Delhi (2020–2024)
Associate Consultant, Cardiology | Max Super Speciality Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, Delhi (2018–2020)
Associate Consultant, Cardiology | RLKC & Metro Hospital, Delhi (2017–2018)
Post-DM Residency, Cardiology | G.B. Pant Hospital, New Delhi (2016–2017)
DM Cardiology | G.B. Pant Hospital, New Delhi (2013–2016)
Senior Resident, Geriatric Medicine | All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi (2011–2012)
MD Medicine | All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi (2008–2011)
Awards & Professional Recognition
International Training & Fellowships
- Structural Heart Interventions (TAVI/TAVR): International Observership at John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle, Australia (February 2026).
- Conduction System Pacing (CSP): Specialized Workshop at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand (June 2025).
- Complex Coronary Interventions (CTO): Observership and Chronic Total Occlusion Workshop, Tokyo, Japan (2019).
Professional Distinctions
- National Proctor for Leadless Pacemakers: Designated National Proctor for Medtronic MICRA AV/VR; responsible for training and certifying cardiologists in leadless pacing technology.
- Sujoy B. Roy Award (2016): Awarded “Best Original Research in Cardiology” by the Cardiological Society of India (CSI), Delhi Branch.
- Gem Award for Clinical Excellence (2019, 2021): Twice recognized for outstanding clinical performance and patient care at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Shalimar Bagh.
Academic & Scientific Contributions
- International Faculty & Speaker: Regularly invited speaker at prestigious national and international cardiology forums and conferences.
- Research & Publications: Author of numerous original research papers and clinical case studies in peer-reviewed national and international medical journals.
- Leadership in Medical Education: Served as Organizing Secretary and Chairperson for multiple Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs and national-level cardiology conferences.
Education & Qualifications
Dr. Parida’s medical journey is rooted in some of India’s most prestigious institutions, providing a foundation of rigorous academic and clinical training:
Academic Degrees
- DM in Cardiology | G.B. Pant Hospital, New Delhi
- MD in Internal Medicine | All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
- MBBS | VSS Medical College, Sambalpur University
Professional Fellowships
- FSCAI: Fellow of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
- FACC: Fellow of the American College of Cardiology
- FESC: Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology
