Dr. Nitish Naik, MBBS, MD, DM

Nitish Naik, MBBS, MD, DM, is a clinical cardiologist at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi in New Delhi, India, known above all for clinical cardiology. He serves as Professor of Cardiology.

His principal interests are clinical and preventive cardiology; cardiovascular disease management; and heart failure. Among the honours held by Dr. Nitish Naik is the Padma Shri.

Cardiology is a medical specialty reached through a medical degree, internal medicine training and a cardiology fellowship, with further subspecialty training on top. Dr. Nitish Naik practises within clinical cardiology, and the profile below sets out the qualifications and appointments behind that.

Quick Reference For Dr. Nitish Naik

• Full Name And Credentials: Nitish Naik, MBBS, MD, DM
• Profession: Clinical cardiologist
• Field Of Focus: Clinical cardiology
• Current Position: Professor of Cardiology
• Institution: All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
• Location: New Delhi, India
• Sees Patients: Yes, in a clinical setting

How Dr. Nitish Naik Trained

The qualifications below are drawn from the institutional, professional body and publisher sources listed at the end of this profile.

• Medical Degree: MBBS
• Postgraduate Degrees: MD and DM in cardiology
• Sourcing Note: AIIMS lists his departmental appointment but does not publish his full training history, so only his confirmed degrees are shown here

What Dr. Nitish Naik Specialises In

Published professional sources describe the work of Dr. Nitish Naik as centred on:

• Clinical and preventive cardiology
• Cardiovascular disease management
• Heart failure
• Cardiovascular risk assessment
• Clinical research and specialist training

Academic And Clinical Leadership Of Dr. Nitish Naik

• Professor in the Department of Cardiology at the Cardiothoracic Centre, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
• Named on the AIIMS Department of Cardiology faculty roll as one of its professors
• Editorial board member of the Journal of the Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology
• Investigator on registered clinical trials through the Clinical Trials Registry of India
• Contributes to public health communication on cardiovascular risk, including AIIMS statements on obesity and on the appropriate use of coronary computed tomography

Dr. Nitish Naik Honours And Scholarly Impact

• Padma Shri, India’s fourth highest civilian award, conferred in 2014 for his contributions to medicine and presented at Rashtrapati Bhavan
• Recognised at AIIMS as a senior figure in clinical cardiology and the training of cardiology specialists

Dr. Nitish Naik Primary Location

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi

New Delhi, India. Clinical commitments at this institution are arranged through its own departments and services. Confirm the current address, department and telephone number with the institution before travelling, because academic appointments and clinic sites change.

How Clinical Cardiology Shapes Heart Care

General clinical cardiology is where most heart care actually happens. A general cardiologist assesses chest pain, breathlessness, palpitations, blackouts, murmurs and abnormal electrocardiograms, decides which tests are worth doing, manages blood pressure, cholesterol, rhythm disorders and heart failure, and refers on to a subspecialist when a procedure is needed. In a large public referral hospital the same clinicians also teach the next generation of specialists. For most patients this generalist assessment, not a subspecialty procedure, is the consultation that determines their care.

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• Dr. Donald Lloyd-Jones, cardiovascular epidemiology and prevention at Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center
• Dr. Erin Michos, preventive cardiology and lipids at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
• Dr. Hiroyuki Daida, preventive cardiology and coronary atherosclerosis at Juntendo University
• Dr. James de Lemos, cardiovascular biomarkers and prevention at UT Southwestern Medical Center and Parkland Memorial Hospital

Browse the full cardiologist directory for more heart specialists.

Referral Pathway For Dr. Nitish Naik

Dr. Nitish Naik practises as a professor and consultant cardiologist at the Cardiothoracic Centre of AIIMS, India’s leading public referral hospital. Access is usually arranged through the institution, a referring doctor or its own clinic rather than through this directory. Insurance participation, fees and waiting times vary by institution and by plan, and they change over time, so check coverage with both the institution and your insurer before scheduling. Use the enquiry button on this page to ask about availability.

Key Questions About Dr. Nitish Naik

What did Dr. Nitish Naik study?

MBBS. Full training details appear in the education section above.

What are the qualifications of Dr. Nitish Naik?

Nitish Naik, MBBS, MD, DM. Full credentials are listed above.

What position does Dr. Nitish Naik hold?

Dr. Nitish Naik is Professor of Cardiology, based at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.

What is Clinical Cardiology?

Clinical Cardiology is the area of cardiology that covers clinical and preventive cardiology; cardiovascular disease management; and heart failure. Cardiologists working in it, including Dr. Nitish Naik, diagnose and treat these problems and carry out the research that sets the standard of care for them.

Has Dr. Nitish Naik received professional recognition?

Yes. Padma Shri, India’s fourth highest civilian award, conferred in 2014 for his contributions to medicine and presented at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Further awards and distinctions are listed above.

Does Dr. Nitish Naik hold leadership roles in the field?

Yes. Professor in the Department of Cardiology at the Cardiothoracic Centre, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. A fuller list of appointments appears above.

Information Sources For Dr. Nitish Naik

• All India Institute of Medical Sciences Department of Cardiology faculty list
• All India Institute of Medical Sciences faculty roll
• Radcliffe Cardiology author profile

Accuracy, Sourcing And Review Date For Dr. Nitish Naik

This profile was compiled from the public professional sources listed above, including university faculty pages, professional register and society records, journal author statements and publisher biographies. Qualifications, appointments and awards were checked against at least two independent sources where available. Last reviewed on 30 October 2026.

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Reader Notice For This Clinical Cardiology Profile

Information only, not medical advice. Location, services, insurance and availability change, so confirm details with All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. Severe or sudden chest pain is a medical emergency.