Dr. Raman Chawla

Introduction

Carebest Superspeciality Hospital Jalandhar is a brain child of Dr Raman Chawla, who is senior most cardiologist in this northern region of India. It is a premier Cardiology Hospital in Punjab dedicated to exceptional heart care. With advanced technology and diagnostic tools, hospital offer services ranging from preventive care to complex and advanced cardiac procedures. Its experienced team is committed to personalized treatment plans that ensure the best outcomes. Whether managing chronic conditions or performing life-saving procedures, Carebest Hospital provides compassionate, patient-centred heart care in a comfortable and supportive environment. Hospital prioritizes heart health, helping individuals lead healthier, longer lives through expert medical care and innovative treatments.

Dr. Raman Chawla, chief cardiologist and managing director of hospital has been providing exceptional high-tech cardiac services for over 30 years. He is a Patient-focused Senior Most Consultant Cardiologist enjoying a unique mix of national and international experience of non-interventional and interventional cardiology. In alignment with his mission and the high standards set by Punjab medical fraternity, he made a sincere effort to bring together the best technology, infrastructure, and medical expertise under one roof, as he understands that technological advancements can only benefit patients optimally when harnessed and appropriately utilized by a skilled physicians with a compassionate heart and a sharp mind.

Dr Raman Chawla has achieved medical qualification not only from prestigious institute G.B. Pant hospital of India but also from Royal college of physicians of the UK (MRCP), Australian Medical Council and Medical Council of Canada (LMCC)too. He is also a fellow of American College of Cardiology (FACC), Asian Pacific society of interventional cardiology and member of American heart and stroke Association (AHA), USA, Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Intervention (SCAI), America, in addition to prestigious association of India like Cardiology society and venous association of India. He is a winner of numerous awards & honours to name a few, to his credit goes international award of Germany, Seoul Korea and hat trick award of Hong Kong. He is the only interventional cardiologist of India to get best paper presentation award from Hong Kong for three consecutive years. He is also recommended PADAMSHREE award of India.

As for as his experience goes he must have performed at least 40 thousand cardiac procedures involving not only heart vessels but also vessels of the brains leg and lungs. He has pioneered many advanced procedures in this region. To name a few he is the first cardiologist to start all intentional procedures from minimal invasive technique for all type of angiographies and stent implantation via radial route (Day care Cath) making life of patient very comfortable. To give longevity to implanted stent he is one of the very few cardiologist who is doing intravascular ultrasound guided stent implantation. IVUS is the only scientifically proved technique where by stent can be implanted at perfect place, in perfect size and in perfect portion to artery size, which leads to decrease heart Attack by 30%. He is a specific premotor of “PRIMARY ANGIOPLASTY”, where by stent is implanted imminently during Heart attack. This leads to saving a precious life called as “stent for life.” He does not hold back his hand from performing complex procedures like rotational atherectomy where by even bony hard vessels can be treated without surgery. He is expert in performing peacemaker implantation, venous intervention for varicose veins and prostate artery embolization for benign hyper trophy of prostate.

He loves educating public for prevention of heart diseases by his numerous lecturers and u tube videos. His message to public is “BE HEART SMART” by taking care of your heart with regular exercise, diet control, blood pressure control, sugar control and stopping smoking. He is a firm believer of the fact that the most important causative factor in young heart attacks at present is social or professional stress. He seriously advocates yoga and meditation for preventing heart attacks.

Medical Qualifications

• Royal College of Physicians of the UK:- MRCP-UK SCE Specialty Certificate Exam in Emergency Medicine: Acute Medicine (2020) - MRCP-UK Membership III Examinations (Pass) (2019)
• Australia Medical Council:- MCQ Part 1 (Pass) (2019) - Part 2 Clinical (Passed) (AMC No. 2184980) (2021)
• Medical Council of Canada:- LMCC Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada No. 147225 (2021) - MCCQE (Pass) (2019)
• Maulana Azad Medical College and G.B. Pant Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, New Delhi, India:- Doctor of Medicine (MD): Cardiology (1995)
• Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Karnataka, India:- Doctor of Medicine (MD): General Medicine (1993)
• National Board of Examinations, Medical Enclave, New Delhi, India:- Diplomate of National Board (DNB): General Medicine (1993)
• Governmental Medical College, Medical Enclave, Amritsar, Punjab, India:- Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery (MBBS) (1988)

Registration with AHPRA & RACP Fellowship

• AHPRA Registration:- Eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• RACP Fellowship:- Eligible for RACP Fellowship after completing 12 months of Level 4 peer-reviewed practice.
• AMC Exams:- Passed AMC Part 1 MCQ in 2019 and AMC Part 2 Clinical Exam in 2021 (AMC No. 2184980).
• OET (December 2021):- Speaking: 380 (B), Listening: 370 (B), Reading: 450 (A), Writing: 370 (B).
• Medical Council of Punjab, India:- Registered (Reg. No. 24976).
• General Medical Council (GMC), UK:- Full medical license (Reg. No. 7810831).
• Medical Council of Canada:- Passed MCCQE exam and holds Licentiate (LMCC No. 147225, 2021).

RACP Specialist Recognition and Assessment Feedback

• RACP Specialist Recognition:- Dr. Chawla's practice is substantially comparable to an Australian cardiologist at the Senior Registrar or Consultant level with Level 4 supervision.
• RACP Committee Feedback:- Performs a broader range of invasive procedures than a typical Australian cardiologist. With 25 years in consultant practice, his comprehensive training in General Medicine and Cardiology reflects a strong commitment to ongoing professional development.

Other Registrations

• General Medical Council (GMC), UK:- Medical Practitioner Full Licence (Reg. No. 7810831).
• Medical Council of Punjab, India:- Medical Practice Registration (Reg. No. 24976).
• Medical Council of Canada:- LMCC Licentiate (LMCC No. 147225).

Professional Experience and Achievements

CareBest Super-Speciality Hospital, Jalandhar, Punjab, India

Chief Consultant Cardiologist (Non-interventional & Interventional): - Aug 2016 - Present.

As the Chief Consultant Cardiologist at Carebest Super-Speciality Hospital, I have successfully managed high-pressure environments, ensuring the consistent delivery of world-class cardiac care. In addition to my role at Chawla Heart Care Centre, I have led cardiology services at Caremax, adopting an empathetic approach to patient management while addressing the complexities of cardiovascular diseases. My leadership fosters collaboration among multidisciplinary teams, enhancing both clinical outcomes and hospital operations.

• Leadership & Excellence – Led and mentored clinical and non-clinical personnel within the Cath Lab, driving operational efficiency and superior patient outcomes.
• Optimized Patient Care – Streamlined processes to enhance the delivery of evidence-based, high-quality cardiac care.
• Strategic Management – Spearheaded budgeting, staffing, and process improvements within the Cath Lab, ensuring cost-effective and high-performance service delivery.
• Expert Cardiac Care – Provided specialized cardiac treatment in alignment with the highest clinical governance standards.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration – Worked closely with specialist teams to develop personalized care plans for complex cardiac cases.
• Knowledge & Innovation – Promoted a culture of continuous learning, best practice implementation, and clinical governance across the department.
• Evidence-Based Practices – Evaluated and integrated the latest advancements in cardiology to refine treatment protocols and enhance patient outcomes.

Chawla Heart Care Centre, Jalandhar, Punjab, India

Consultant Cardiologist - Jul 2010 - Aug 2016.

At Chawla Heart Care Centre, I played a pivotal role in optimizing cardiac care across multiple departments, including the Inpatient Ward, Outpatient Cardiology Clinic, Intensive Care Unit, Cath Lab, and Emergency Department. My expertise spanned both invasive and non-invasive cardiology procedures, ensuring precise diagnosis and effective treatment plans. I was instrumental in mentoring junior medical officers and nurses, enhancing the overall quality of patient care and treatment outcomes.

• Patient-Centered Care – Developed individualized treatment plans, ensuring patient and family engagement for better outcomes.
• Emergency Cardiac Management – Successfully handled acute cardiac conditions, including MI, arrhythmias, heart failure, and thromboembolic diseases.
• Advanced Diagnostics – Specialized in echocardiography (TEE, TTE, stress echo), Holter monitoring, and treadmill stress tests.
• Critical & Interventional Procedures – Performed central/radial line insertions, IABP placements, intubations, and pacemaker insertions.
• Expertise in Cardiac Complications – Managed coronary dissection, cardiogenic shock, tamponade, and peripheral vessel occlusions.
Education & Holistic Care – Trained medical staff and educated patients on lifestyle changes, nutrition, and medication adherence.

Early Career Summary

• Oxford Hospital Pvt Ltd, Jalandhar, Punjab, India:- Consultant Cardiologist, Aug 2003 - Jul 2010
• Sigma Heart Care Centre, Ludhiana, Punjab, India:- Consultant Cardiologist, Apr 2001 - Aug 2003
• Tagore Hospital and Heart Care Centre Private Limited, Jalandhar, Punjab, India:- Consultant Cardiologist, Dec 1995 - Mar 2001
• BBC Heart Care, Jalandhar, Punjab, India:- Consultant Cardiologist, May 1995 - Dec 1995
• Maulana Azad Medical College and Govind Ballabh Pant Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research:- MD Fellow: Cardiology, May 1993 - Nov 1995
• Sri Jaydeva Institute of Cardiology, Bangalore, India:- Junior Resident: Cardiology, Sep 1992 - Feb 1993
• The Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore University, Bangalore, India:- Resident / Registrar in General Medicine (M.D. Medicine), Jul 1989 - Jun 1992
• S.G.T.B. Hospital, Amritsar, India:- House Resident, Jan 1988 - Dec 1988
• Government Medical College, Amritsar, Punjab, India:- Intern, Jan 1987 - Jan 1988

Medical Procedures

Non-Invasive Cardiac Procedures (No.1,35,000)

• Ambulatory BP Monitoring
• Arterial Imaging, Upper and Lower Extremities
• Dobutamine Stress Echocardiography
• Duplex Carotid Ultrasound
• Holter Monitoring
• Pulmonary Function / Stress (Tread Mill) Test
• Transesophageal Echocardiogram
• Transthoracic 2D Echo with Doppler / Colour Flow Study (Adult and Paediatric)
• Venous Doppler / Venous Insufficiency Studies

Invasive Cardiology Expertise (No.35,000)

• Coronary Interventions – Coronary angiography (femoral/radial), angioplasty, stenting, primary PCI, left main & complex PCI.
• Peripheral & Vascular Procedures – Peripheral angiography, angioplasty, CTO interventions, renal/carotid stenting.
• Pacemaker & Device Implantations – Temporary/permanent pacemakers, CRT-D, ICD implantation.
• Structural Heart Interventions – ASD/PDA closure, coarctation of aorta dilatation, subclavian artery intervention, BMV.
• Specialized Procedures – Alcoholic septal ablation for HCM, arterial embolization (prostate, uterine, bronchial).
• Venous Interventions – RFA for varicose veins, lytic therapy, IVC filter, venous stenting, varicose vein sclerotherapy.
• Miscellaneous Interventions – AV fistula interventions, Budd-Chiari syndrome, traumatic vascular embolization.

Critical Care Procedures (No. 30,000)

• Bedside Temporary Pacemaker Insertion
• Endotracheal Intubation
• Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) Insertion
• P.A. Line, Central Line, Arterial Line Radial and Femoral Insertion
• Pericardiocentesis and Pleural Tapping

Publications

• Raman Chawla, Wasim Ahamad and Vivek Sharma: "Techniques to Overcome Difficulty in Device Deliverability to Lesion in Complex PCI", Current Cardiology Reviews (2019) 15: 1.
• Raman Chawla, W Ahmad, R Maniar, V Sharm: "Coronary steal phenomenon in post-CABG patients." Heart India 2019;7:85-6.
• HS Bedi, Raman Chawla, A Suri, BS Sengar, V Mahajan et al: "Global myocardial revascularization without cardiopulmonary bypass using innovative techniques for myocardial stabilization and perfusion". The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 2000 Jan; 69(1):156-64.
• HS Bedi, Raman Chawla, A Suri et al: "The radial artery as a conduit in CABG early and mid-term angiographic results and lessons learnt". Indian Heart Journal, Nov-Dec, 1999;51; 6.
• JC Mohan, Raman Chawla, R Arora et al: "Methodological variation and agreement in assessing mitral valve orifice area by Echo-Doppler methods in mitral stenosis". Indian Heart Journal, Nov-Dec, 1996;48; 6.
• R Arora, GS Kalra, Raman Chawla et al: "Percutaneous transatrial mitral commissurotomy in rheumatic mitral stenosis-long term results". Indian Heart Journal, Nov-Dec, 1995;47; 6.

Awards & Honours

• ICCA 2009 - 9th International Course on Carotid Angioplasty and Other Cerebrovascular Interventions: Winner of The Abstract Submission Title (Complication), 4-5 Dec, 2009, Frankfurt, Germany.
• Angioplasty Summit TCTAP: Best Case Award, 24-27 Apr, 2012, Seoul, Korea.
• HKSTENT- CICF 2015: Best Complication Case, 14-15 Mar, 2015, Hong Kong.
• HKSTENT- CICF 2016: Best Complication Case, 27-28 Feb, 2016, Hong Kong.
• HKSTENT- CICF 2017: Best Complication Case, 13-14 May, 2017, Hong Kong.
• Great Men & Women for Science for Interventional Cardiology: Touching The Million Hearts By Technologies & Awareness, Oct 2016, England.
• ICCA 2009 - 9th International Course on Carotid Angioplasty And Other Cerebrovascular Interventions: Winner of The Abstract Submission Title (Complication), 4-5 Dec, 2009, Frankfurt, Germany.
• 40 National Awards & Recognitions
• Recommended for PADMA SHRI Award.

Memberships and Affiliations

• Fellow, American College of Cardiology (FACC), USA
• Member, American Heart and Stroke Association (AHA), USA
• Member, American College of Cardiology (ACC), America
• Member, Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Intervention (SCAI), America
• Fellow, Asian Pacific Society of Interventional Cardiology (FAPSIC), India
• Fellow, Indian College of Cardiology, India
• Member, Indian Academy of Echocardiography, India
• Member, I.M.A. Academy of Medical Specialties, New Delhi, India
• Member, Medico Consultants Association, Jalandhar, India
• Member, Indian College of Cardiology, India
• Member, Venous Association of India (VAI), India
• Member, Physician Forum, Jalandhar, India
• Member, Nursing Home Association, Punjab, India
• Member, Cardiology Society of India
• Medical Practice Registration at Medical Council of Punjab, India: Reg. No. 24976
• GMC-UK Medical Practitioner Full Licence, General Medical Council of United Kingdom: Reg. No. 7810831

Conference

• 77th Punjab State Annual Conference of Indian Medical Association Punjab PIMACON 2024

Achievements and Certifications