Dr. Raman Chawla is a highly experienced Chief Cardiologist in Punjab with over 30 + years of expertise in both non-interventional and interventional cardiology. He is a recognized leader in the field, having spearheaded multidisciplinary cardiac teams and contributed to clinical decision-making with a focus on performance excellence and team collaboration. Dr. Chawla was instrumental in establishing the first non-interventional and interventional cardiology center in Northern India and has been the recipient of 50 awards and academic recognitions.
A committed lifelong learner, Dr. Chawla has attended over 150 international cardiology conferences and holds several prestigious qualifications. He has a strong track record of performing critical cardiac care procedures and non-invasive diagnostic tests, alongside publishing six peer-reviewed journal articles. Dr. Chawla is dedicated to staying at the forefront of cardiology advancements, delivering high-quality care across diverse clinical settings.
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).
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.
Demonstrated resilience under pressure in busy hospital settings while ensuring first-class patient care delivery.
Adopted an empathetic approach to patient management and built awareness around the complexities of cardiology.
Utilised motivational leadership while engaging with multidisciplinary teams to support clinical and administrative decision-making.
Provided leadership, direction, and support for Cath Lab department personnel.
Applied expertise in cardiac care in alignment with clinical governance principles.
Liaised with specialist teams for managing patients with complex needs.
Actively promoted knowledge sharing and best practice implementation.
Evaluated and implemented evidence-based practices across cardiology.
Chawla Heart Care Centre, Jalandhar, Punjab, India
Consultant Cardiologist:- Jul 2010 - Aug 2016.
Optimised care standards across various departments including the In-patient ward, Outpatient Cardiology Clinic, ICU, Cath Lab, and Emergency Department.
Coordinated both invasive and non-invasive cardiology procedures, including diagnostic tests and cardiac catheterisations.
Mentored and advised junior medical officers during ward rounds to monitor treatment progress and post-procedural care.
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
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 Procedures
Coronary Angiography Femoral and Radial Route (Predominant)
Coronary Angioplasty and Stenting
Primary PCI Intervention, Left Main and Complex PCI
Peripheral Angiography Femoral and Radial Route
Peripheral Angioplasty and Stenting / Peripheral CTO
Critical Care Procedures
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
