Biography
Dr. Arun Kumar is a highly skilled Senior Consultant Cardiologist with over a decade of experience in advanced cardiovascular care. His expertise lies in structural and congenital heart disease interventions, as well as peripheral vascular and aortic interventions. Dr. Arun Kumar completed a Fellowship in Peripheral Vascular and Aortic Interventions at Christian Medical College, Vellore, where he mastered complex procedures such as total aortic arch repair, fenestrated endograft techniques, and various vascular interventions, including those for renal, mesenteric, and carotid arteries. He has a broad range of interventional skills, including coronary angiograms, balloon valvotomy, device closures for congenital heart defects, and managing cardiac emergencies. He managed critical cardiac emergencies and performed numerous interventions, gaining significant experience in coronary and peripheral interventions. Dr. Arun Kumar’s combination of hands-on clinical expertise, academic contributions, and commitment to providing advanced, compassionate care makes him a distinguished figure in the field of cardiology.
Experience
| S.No |
Designation |
Working Period |
Institution |
| 1 |
Junior Resident, Department of General Medicine |
3 years, April 2012 – April 2015 |
Madurai Medical College, Madurai |
| 2 |
Assistant Professor, Department of General Medicine |
1 year, June 2015 – May 2016 |
Sri Venkateshwara Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Puducherry |
| 3 |
Assistant Professor, Department of General Medicine |
2 years, April 2016 – July 2018 |
Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Puducherry |
| 4 |
Assistant Professor, Department of Cardiology |
6 months, February 2022 – August 2022 |
Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry |
| 5 |
Senior Resident, Department of Cardiology |
3 years September 2018 – August 2021 |
Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Research, Bangalore |
| 6 |
Fellow in Peripheral Vascular and Aortic Interventions |
1 year September 2022 – September 2023 |
Christian Medical College, Vellore |
| 7 |
Senior Consultant Cardiologist
Fellowship in Structural and Congenital Heart Disease Intervention |
1 year October 2023 – Present |
Madras Medical Mission, Chennai |
Area Of Expertise
- Peripheral and Aortic Intervention
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Coronary Interventions
- Endovascular Procedures
- Echocardiography
- Vascular Interventions
- Cardiac Emergencies
- Balloon Valvotomy
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Congenital Heart Disease Intervention
Achievements and Awards
Achievements:
- Actively participated in case selection and assisted in Endovascular Live in February, 2020.
- Actively participated in case selection and assisted in India Live 2020 (IVC Stenting).
- Preparation of audio-visual aids for teaching and practical sessions.
- Arrangement of practical classes.
- Preparation of Formative assessment questions, MCQs and OSPEs for undergraduate exams.
- Held the post of Secretary (2013-2014) in OASIS Postgraduate Hostel at Madurai Medical College.
- Was selected for South Zone Round in TORRENT YOUNG SCHOLAR AWARD in 2014.
- Won 1st Place in Intercollege haematology quiz held at GKNM Hospital, Coimbatore in 2014.
- Won 2nd Place in Nephrology Quiz and 3rd Place in MEDI CME Quiz held at Madurai Medical College in 2014.
Awards:
- Best Orator award – Torrent Young Scholar Award Cardiology 2020-21 – National level.
- Winner of Torrent Young Scholar Award Cardiology 2020-21, South Zone.
- Awarded First Merit Certificate in Association of Physicians of India Gold Medal Examination, 2015(Madurai Chapter).
- Awarded First Merit Certificate in Department Medal Examination, 2015.
