Dr. Ashwin B. Mehta

About Dr. Ashwin B. Mehta

Dr. Ashwin B. Mehta is one of India’s most celebrated and distinguished Interventional Cardiologists, serving as the Director of the Department of Cardiology at Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai. With over 60 years of clinical experience, he is a towering figure in Indian cardiology, having pioneered many advanced cardiac procedures that are now standard practice across the country.

Dr. Mehta was the first cardiologist in India to pioneer cardiac catheterization and angiography in newborn babies (1973), to introduce His Bundle Electrography, and to perform Primary Angioplasty in Acute Myocardial Infarction. He has performed more than 10,000 angioplasties and over 50,000 angiographies throughout his distinguished career.

Education & Qualifications

• MBBS – King Edward Memorial Hospital & Seth GS Medical College, Mumbai (1962)
• DM – Cardiology, KEM Hospital & Seth GS Medical College, Mumbai (1966)
• Fellowship in Cardiology (multiple international fellowships)
• Over 25 years as Honorary Professor of Cardiology – University of Mumbai

Areas of Expertise

• Coronary Interventions & Complex Angioplasty
• Cardiac Catheterization & Angiography
• Rotablation & Balloon Valvotomy
• Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
• Pediatric & Congenital Heart Disease
• Electrophysiology & His Bundle Recording
• Heart Failure Management
• Preventive Cardiology

Awards & Recognition

• Padma Shri National Award – Government of India (2004)
• Maharashtra Gaurav Award for outstanding contribution in Cardiology – Govt. of Maharashtra (2004)
• Honorary Consultant Cardiologist – Lilavati Hospital, Breach Candy Hospital, Saifee Hospital, and more

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Dr. Ashwin B. Mehta known for?

A: Dr. Mehta is a national pioneer in interventional cardiology — the first in India to perform cardiac catheterization on newborns, introduce His Bundle Electrography, and conduct Primary Angioplasty for acute heart attacks.

Q: Where does Dr. Ashwin B. Mehta practice?

A: Dr. Mehta is the Director of Cardiology at Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai. He also serves as Honorary Consultant at several top hospitals including Breach Candy, Lilavati, and Saifee Hospital.

Q: Has Dr. Mehta received any national recognition?

A: Yes. Dr. Mehta was honored with the prestigious Padma Shri award by the Government of India in 2004 for his outstanding contributions to the field of cardiology.