Dr. K K Talwar 
MBBS, MD, DM, FAMS, FACC
Cardiologist
Chairman
46 Years of Experience
Pushpawati Singhania Research Institute (PSRI), Hospital, New Delhi
English, Hindi
About Dr. K K Talwar
Dr. K. K. Talwar is a legendary figure in Indian cardiology, initially serving as Professor and Head of Cardiology at AIIMS Delhi and later as Director of PGIMER, Chandigarh. He has also been Chairman cardiology at Max Healthcare and presently associated with PSRI Hospital.
He pioneered several advanced cardiac therapies in India — including the first ICD implantation in South Asia and the introduction of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy — earning him national recognition such as the Padma Bhushan and B. C. Roy Award.
Qualifications of Dr. K K Talwar
- MBBS (Punjabi University, Patiala)
- MD (General Medicine) (PGIMER, Chandigarh)
- DM (Cardiology) (PGIMER, Chandigarh)
- Advanced fellowships / training in electrophysiology (e.g. Gothenburg, Sweden)
Special Area of Interest
- Electrophysiology
- Cardiac arrhythmias
- Heart failure management
- Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICD)
- Cardiac resynchronization therapy
- Heart transplant programs
- Endomyocardial biopsy & myocarditis
Work Experience of Dr. K K Talwar
- Faculty at PGIMER, Chandigarh (post MD)
- Assistant Professor in Cardiology at AIIMS, New Delhi
- Became Professor and later Head, Department of Cardiology at AIIMS
- Director & Head of Cardiology, PGIMER, Chandigarh until superannuation
- Chairman, Department of Cardiology at Max Healthcare for over 6 years
- Chairman, Cardiac Sciences, PSRI Hospital, New Delhi
Awards & Recognitions
- Padma Bhushan (Government of India)
- Dr B. C. Roy Award
- Prof. Sujoy B. Roy Memorial Investigator Award
- Norman Alpert Award (International Academy of Cardiovascular Sciences)
- ICMR Basanti Devi Amir Chand Award
- Ranbaxy Research Award
- NAMS Aryabhat Award
- Shyamlal Saksena Award
Memberships
- Fellow, National Academy of Medical Sciences (FAMS)
- Fellow, American College of Cardiology (FACC)
- Fellow, International / Indian Cardiology Societies (FINA)
- President, National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS)
- President, Heart Failure Society of India (2009–2012)
- Patron, Heart Rhythm Society of India
- President, International Society of Heart Research (Indian Section)
- Former Chairman, Medical Council of India
- Member / adviser to various academic, research, and governance bodies
Research & Papers Published By Dr. K K Talwar
- 240 full articles in peer-reviewed medical journals
- 270 abstracts
- Contributor of ~ 15 chapters in medical textbooks
- Published research on arrhythmia, myocarditis, pacing, ICD therapy, heart failure
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Frequently Asked Questions
He began his faculty-level cardiology work soon after completing his DM in Cardiology, roughly in the late 1970s.
He introduced the first ICD implantation in South Asia and brought Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy to India.
He is credited with approximately 240 full journal articles, about 270 abstracts, and 15 textbook chapters.
He has been associated with AIIMS Delhi, PGIMER Chandigarh, Max Healthcare, and PSRI Hospital, among others.
His core expertise lies in electrophysiology, arrhythmia management, heart failure, ICD therapy, and cardiac resynchronization.
