Dr. AMIT BHUSHAN SHARMA

Dr. AMIT BHUSHAN SHARMA

Brief Profile:

Dr. Amit Bhushan Sharma, an esteemed figure in the field of cardiology, boasts a rich and diverse medical background, with extensive qualifications and specialized expertise. With a DM in Cardiology from KEM Hospital Mumbai and fellowships from prestigious institutions such as Mount Sinai School of Medicine and Michigan State University, Dr. Sharma has honed his skills in interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, and pediatric device procedures. He is renowned for his pioneering work in innovative procedures such as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), pacemaker implantation, and structural interventions like ASD device closures. Dr. Sharma's notable achievements include being the first cardiologist in India to perform valve replacement without surgery and implanting the largest ASD device in the country. His contributions extend beyond clinical practice, as evidenced by his role as a founder member of TACVI, a training academy for vascular interventions. Dr. Sharma's dedication and expertise have earned him several accolades, including consecutive awards for the best cardiologist in Gurgaon for two years, Fellowship of the European Society of Cardiology, and recognition as the best cardiologist under 50 in Gurugram by Times Media. 

Work Experience:

• Consultant, Cardiology at Medanta – The Medicity (Gurugram).
• Senior Consultant, Cardiology at Artemis Hospital (Gurugram).
• Senior Consultant at Miracles Mediclinic Hospital (Gurugram)
• Consultant Intervention Cardiologist at Prime Hospitals (Hyderabad), where he helped pioneer the transradial approach (angioplasty through the wrist) in India from February 2009 to June 2011.
• Lecturer at the G. S. Medical College and KEM Hospital (Mumbai).
• Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, USA.
• Fellowship in Electrophysiology, Pacing, and Devices at Michigan State University (Lansing, USA).
• Pediatric Device Fellowship at Bach Mai Hospital (Hanoi, Vietnam).

Education:

• MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) from Government Medical College, Jammu, affiliated with Jammu University.
• MD (Doctor of Medicine) in General Medicine from JJMMC Davangere, affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) Bangalore.
• DM (Doctorate of Medicine) in Cardiology from the G.S. Medical College and KEM Hospital in Mumbai, where he was awarded a gold medal for the highest rank in his program.
• Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology at the world-renowned Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, USA.
• Fellowship in Electrophysiology, Pacing, and Devices at Michigan State University in Lansing, USA.
• Pediatric Device Fellowship at Bach Mai Hospital in Hanoi, Vietnam, where he trained in closing holes in the heart.
• Dr. Sharma also holds an ECFMG (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates) Certification, which is a requirement for medical licensure in the United States

AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Best Cardiologist of the Year Award (2022) presented by the Indian Medical Association (IMA).
• Best Cardiologist under 50 in Gurugram recognized three times by Times Media.
• Consecutive awards for the Best Cardiologist in Gurgaon (Delhi-NCR) for the years 2014 and 2015 by Prime Time Media.
• Best Teacher Award in the Cardiology division in 2009 by his associates and fellows in Hyderabad.
• Gold Medal for achieving the highest rank in his DM in Cardiology program from the prestigious KEM Hospital in Mumbai.
• President's Appreciation Award for the "Cardiologist of the Year".
• Recognition for pioneering medical milestones, such as being the first cardiologist in India to perform a valve replacement without open surgery and implanting the country's largest ASD (Atrial Septal Defect) device.

MEMBERSHIPS & CERTIFICATIONS

• Fellowship of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC)
• International Associate Fellow in the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI)
• Indian Medical Association (IMA)
• TACVI (Training Academy for Cardiovascular Interventions), where he is a founder member and former vice president.