Dr. Anil Saxena

Dr. Anil Saxena

MBBS, MD, DNB Cardiologist Director

25 Years of Experience

Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi

English, Hindi

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About Dr. Anil Saxena

  • Dr. Anil Saxena is a leading expert in cardiac pacing and electrophysiology at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi.
  • He has over two decades of experience managing complex arrhythmias with advanced pacing and ablation techniques.
  • He pioneered the implantation of ICDs and biventricular pacemakers in India.
  • Dr. Saxena has performed thousands of successful electrophysiological studies and catheter ablation procedures.
  • He is globally recognized for his contributions to arrhythmia management and serves on several international guideline committees.

Qualifications of Dr. Anil Saxena

  • MBBS – GSVM Medical College, Kanpur University
  • MD (Internal Medicine) – GSVM Medical College, Kanpur University
  • DNB – National Board of Examinations, New Delhi
  • Fellowship – Cardiac Electrophysiology Training, St. Luke’s Hospital, Wisconsin, USA

Special Area of Interest

  • Electrophysiological studies
  • Radiofrequency catheter ablation
  • 3D cardiac mapping (CARTO, Ensite)
  • Permanent pacemaker implantation
  • Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD)
  • Biventricular pacemaker (CRT) implantation
  • CRT-D device implantation
  • Lead extraction procedures
  • Coronary angioplasty

Work Experience of Dr. Anil Saxena

  • Executive Director, Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute
  • Joined Fortis Escorts in 1989 and established the Electrophysiology Department
  • Completed advanced training in electrophysiology at St. Luke’s Hospital, Wisconsin, USA
  • Led thousands of electrophysiology procedures, device implantations, and catheter ablations
  • Regular faculty at national and international conferences in cardiac pacing

Awards & Recognition

  • Dr. O.P. Goel Memorial Oration Award
  • Shri G.L. Raturi Oration Award
  • Dr. B.L. Kapoor Memorial Oration Award
  • Prof. H.S. Mittal Memorial Oration Award
  • Multiple recognitions for excellence in cardiac electrophysiology

Membership

  • President – Indian Heart Rhythm Society (IHRS)
  • Task Force Member – EHRA/HRS/APHRS/LAHRS Guidelines Committee
  • Member – Writing Committee for APHRS AF Management Guidelines
  • Chairman – Web and Arrhythmia Subcommittee, APHRS
  • Editorial Board – Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal
  • Editorial Board – Indian Heart Journal
  • Member – Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society (APHRS)

Research Paper Published By Dr. Anil Saxena

  • Authored numerous research articles in national and international journals
  • Editorial board member of Indian Heart Journal and Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal
  • Associate Editor of the PACE Journal
  • Chief Editor of the APHRS Newsletter
  • Contributor to global arrhythmia guidelines and consensus statements

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