Purshotam Lal
Purshotam Lal (born 1954)[1] is an Indian cardiologist and chairman and director of Interventional Cardiology of the Metro Group of Hospitals. He has been awarded the Padma Vibhushan (2009),[2] Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shree. He specializes in non-surgical closure of heart holes (ASD/VSD), non-surgical replacement of valves, and treatment of multiple sclerosis.
Purshotam Lal | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1954 (age 65–66) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Cardiologist |
Accomplishments
Lal pioneered interventional cardiology, and introduced the largest number of interventional techniques (as an alternative to open heart surgery) in the country. Lal performed the largest number of angioplasties/stentings procedures in the country. After spending 15 years in the United States, Lal returned to India and established nice hospitals with a mission to serve the poor. His guiding philosophy in setting up these hospitals was to serve all patients regardless of financial need.
Lal has taught interventional cardiology for 20 years.
Achievements
- Was the first doctor in India to use rotational angioplasty, diamond drilling, and stenting.
Memberships
He has been associated with:
- Fellow, American College of Cardiology
- Fellow, American College of Medicine
- Fellow, Royal College of Physicians (Canada)
- Fellow, Society of Cardiac Angiography and Interventions, USA
- Fellow, Indian College of Cardiology
- Member, British Cardiovascular Interventional Society
- Member, German Society of Cardiovascular Research
- Member, Central Council of Health & Family Welfare – an apex advisory body of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India
- Member, Expert Committee for medical devices, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India
- Member, Delhi Medical Council
Awards and honours
National
- Padma Vibhushan (2009)
- Dr. B. C. Roy Award (2004) - for innovations in interventional cardiology
- Padma Bhushan (2003)
- Padma Shri (1993)
Others
- Jawaharlal Nehru International Excellence Award in 1990.
- Rajiv Gandhi Excellence Award in 1991.
- Dr. V V Shah Oration Gold Medal by Cardiological Society of India 1992.
- Lifetime achievement award by Delhi Medical Association in 2002.
- Recipient of "Distinguished Achievement Award of Highest Order" by the National Body of Indian Medical Association for performing the largest number of angioplasties/stenting in the country.
- Listed several times in Limca Book Of World Records.
- Has written a book on heart diseases and their prevention and treatment, Hriday Rog: Karana aur bachav.
Sant Nirankari Mission
Dr. P. Lal has been closely associated with Sant Nirankari Mission. He gave credit for his success to teachings of mission and blessings of Satguru. Currently he is serving in managing committee of Sant Nirankari Charitable Foundation (SNCF).[3]
References
- Express Healthcare - creator of affordable healthcare
- "Punjab CM felicitate Dr.Purshotam Lal on being honoured with Padma Vibhushan". Punjab Newsline. 16 April 2009. Retrieved 5 August 2010.
