About Dr. P. Padmakumar

• Dr. P. Padmakumar is a distinguished Interventional Cardiologist with more than 45 years of experience in the field of paediatric, adult, and structural interventional cardiology.
• His expertise spans a wide range of interventional procedures, from complex coronary angioplasty and stenting to structural and congenital heart interventions such as ASD/VSD closures, balloon valvotomy, and non-surgical repair of congenital heart defects.
• He has also performed numerous peripheral vascular interventions, carotid angioplasties, and device implantations such as pacemakers and ICDs.
• Dr. Padmakumar’s dual proficiency in paediatric and adult interventional cardiology uniquely positions him to handle the full spectrum of cardiac disorders, from newborns with congenital heart disease to elderly patients with multivessel coronary artery disease.
• He obtained his MBBS from the Stanley Medical College and Hospital, Madras, and subsequently earned his MD (General Medicine) from the Madras Medical College and Government General Hospital, Madras.
• He went on to complete his DM (Cardiology) from Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore.
• During his medical training, he was awarded the Best Outgoing Student in MBBS and MD by the University of Kerala for his exceptional academic achievements.
• ​Over the past three decades, Dr. Padmakumar has built an outstanding career as an interventional cardiologist at renowned institutions, including The Madras Medical Mission, Tamil Nadu Hospital, and Wockhardt Hospital.
• As a member of the Cardiological Society of India, Dr. Padmakumar remains deeply engaged in professional education and clinical advancement.