Max Healthcare has appointed renowned cardiologist and Padma Bhushan award winner Dr KK Talwar as Chairman, Cardiology at Max Healthcare. In his new role, Dr Talwar will be heading the Department of Cardiology at Max Healthcare.
Dr Talwar, a stalwart in the field of cardiology has over 39 years of clinical experience in cardiology, with expertise and in-depth knowledge of diagnosis, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation for varied cardiac ailments. Dr Talwar has been honoured with Padma Bhushan, the country’s third highest civilian award by Government of India for his contributions in the field of Medicine. Dr Talwar has made many pioneering contributions in the field of Cardiology and Cardiac Electrophysiology. He was the reportedly the first to implant and introduce the Implantable Cardioverter and Defibrillator (ICD) therapy in India and South Asia region that was recorded in the LIMCA Book of World Records (1997).
Welcoming Dr Talwar, Dr Ajay Bakshi, MD & CEO, Max Healthcare said, “Dr Talwar represents the clinical, academic and leadership qualities that Max Healthcare is based on. Therefore, we are delighted to have him on board. We are confident that with D. Talwar’s joining, we will further elevate the standards of cardiac care at Max.”
He has reportedly written more than 200 articles and 270 abstracts which have been published in both national and international journals of repute, he has contributed chapters in 15 national and international books. Additionally, Dr Talwar has received many honours and recognitions in respect of his significant contribution in the field of cardiology. He has been the former Chairman of Medical Council of India and Director of PGI Chandigarh, a premier medical institution.
Dr KK Talwar, Chairman- Cardiology, Max Healthcare said, “I am delighted to be associated with Max Healthcare. I have already been working closely with Max Hospitals in Mohali and Bathinda and can vouch for the single minded focus on patient care. My focus will be to further strengthen the cardiology programme at Max Healthcare, through sustained efforts in the area of medical quality, research and the latest developments in the field of cardiology. At Max Healthcare, my endeavour would be to provide international standard cardiac care to the patients.”
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