About

Dr. Harshad Sagar is a young and dynamic Interventional Cardiologist trained at Lisie Heart Institute, Kochi, one of India’s leading cardiac care centers. With strong foundations in internal medicine and advanced cardiology, he brings a balanced mix of academic rigor and hands-on expertise in managing complex cardiovascular conditions.

 

He has presented his work at prestigious national and international cardiology platforms and is known for his proficiency in imaging-guided interventions and evidence-based patient care.

Education & Training

  • DrNB (Cardiology) – Lisie Heart Institute, Kochi, Kerala (2019 – 2022)
  • DNB (General Medicine) – Lisie Medical Institution, Kochi, Kerala (2015 – 2018)
  • MBBS – Grant Government Medical College & Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai (2007 – 2012)

Professional Experience

  • Consultant Interventional Cardiologist – HVS Symbiosis Hospital, Dadar, Mumbai (Jan 2025 – Present)
  • Interventional Cardiologist – HMS Hospital, Kottakkal, Kerala (July 2023 – Dec 2024)
  • Senior Resident (Cardiology) – Lisie Heart Institute, Kochi (Aug 2022 – June 2023)
  • Senior Resident (General Medicine) – TNMC & BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai (June 2018 – July 2019)

Clinical Expertise

  • Coronary angiography and angioplasty
  • Imaging-guided interventions (OCT, IVUS)
  • Intravascular Lithotripsy for coronary calcium modification
  • Acute coronary syndrome management
  • Echocardiography and non-invasive cardiac diagnostics

Research & Academic Contributions

  • Publications:
    • OCT evaluation of culprit lesions in Non-ST Elevation ACS – ESC 365 Content Library
    • Efficacy of Intravascular Lithotripsy in Coronary Artery Calcium modification using OCT – Indian Heart Journal (2023)

 

  • Conference Presentations:
    • Oral papers at CSI 2022 (Chennai) and CSI 2023 (Kolkata)
    • Case presentation at Indian Academy of Echocardiography, Kerala Chapter (2022)
    • Poster at ESC Asia 2022, Singapore

 

  • Teaching: Actively involved in bedside clinical and theory sessions for medical undergraduates and non-medical trainees

Memberships & Registrations

  • Maharashtra Medical Council (Reg. No. 2015010069)
  • Membership of National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS)