Dr. T. S. Kler 
MBBS, MD, DM, MRCP, FRCP, FACC
Interventional Cardiologist
Vice Chairman and HOD
37 Years Years of Experience
BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi
English, Tamil, Hindi
About Dr. T. S. Kler
- Dr. T. S. Kler is a globally acclaimed interventional cardiologist and electrophysiologist, having performed over 35,000 coronary, renal, carotid, and peripheral angioplasties in his career.
- He pioneered electrophysiology in India, establishing the country’s first dedicated electrophysiology department and introducing advanced cardiac rhythm management therapies.
- He is credited as the first in India to implant ICD, CRT-P, and CRT-D devices and also to perform HIS Bundle Pacing in 2015.
- Dr. Kler has trained over 300 doctors in India and abroad in the field of cardiology and electrophysiology, shaping the next generation of cardiac specialists.
- Recognized with the Padma Bhushan (2005), his legacy extends beyond India, with contributions to cardiology programs in Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan.
Qualifications of Dr. T. S. Kler
- MBBS – India
- MD (Medicine) – India
- DM (Cardiology) – India
- MRCP (UK) – Royal College of Physicians
- FRCP (UK) – Royal College of Physicians
- FACC (USA) – Fellow of American College of Cardiology
- D.Sc (Honoris Causa) – Punjab University
Special Area of Interest
- Interventional Cardiology
- Cardiac Electrophysiology
- Structural Heart Diseases
- Coronary, Renal, Carotid & Peripheral Angioplasties
- Advanced Rhythm Management Devices (ICD, CRT, HIS Bundle Pacing)
Work Experience of Dr. T. S. Kler
- Chairman – Fortis Heart & Vascular Institute, Gurugram & Vasant Kunj, Delhi
- Chairman – Pushpawati Singhania Heart Institute, New Delhi
- Executive Director – Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi
Awards & Recognitions
- Padma Bhushan – Government of India (2005)
- D.Sc (Honoris Causa) – Punjab University
- Lifetime Achievement Award – Indian Medical Association
- Legend of Medicine Award – Times Healthcare Achievers
- Delhi Medical Association Centenary Award
- Snehalatha Gold Medal – Surgical Oncology contribution recognition
Memberships
- Founding President – Heart Rhythm Society of India
- Life Fellow – American College of Cardiology (FACC)
- Fellow – Royal College of Physicians (FRCP, UK)
- Life Member – Cardiological Society of India (CSI)
- Life Member – Indian College of Cardiology
- Life Member – Indian Medical Association (IMA)
- Life Member – Association of Physicians of India (API)
- Life Member – Delhi Medical Association
- Life Member – American Society of Pacing & Electrophysiology (NASPE)
Research & Papers Published By Dr. T. S. Kler
- Authored over 150 research articles in reputed national and international journals.
- Regular contributor to cardiology and electrophysiology literature, focusing on RF ablation, device implantation, and advanced pacing techniques.
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