Purshotam Lal (born 1954) is an Indian

cardiologist Cardiology () is a branch of medicine that deals with disorders of the heart and the cardiovascular system. The field includes medical diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular hear ...

and chairman and director of Interventional Cardiology of the Metro Group of Hospitals. He has been awarded the

Padma Vibhushan The Padma Vibhushan ("Lotus Decoration") is the second-highest Indian honours system, civilian award of the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna. Instituted on 2 January 1954, the award is given for "exceptional and distinguished service" ...

(2009),

Padma Bhushan The Padma Bhushan is the third-highest civilian award in the Republic of India, preceded by the Bharat Ratna and the Padma Vibhushan and followed by the Padma Shri. Instituted on 2 January 1954, the award is given for "distinguished service ...

(2003), Dr. B. C. Roy Award (2004), and Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science (Medicine) (2022), He specializes in non-surgical closure of heart holes (ASD/VSD), non-surgical replacement of valves, and treatment of multiple sclerosis.

Accomplishments

Lal pioneered interventional cardiology, and introduced the largest number of interventional techniques (as an alternative to open heart surgery) in the country. Lal performed the largest number of angioplasties/stentings procedures in the country. After spending 15 years in the United States, Lal returned to India. Lal has taught interventional cardiology for 20 years.

Achievements

* Was the first doctor in India to use rotational angioplasty, diamond drilling, and stenting.

Memberships

He has been associated with: * Fellow,

American College of Cardiology The American College of Cardiology (ACC), based in Washington, D.C., is a nonprofit medical association established in 1949. It bestows credentials upon cardiovascular specialists who meet its qualifications. Education is a core component of the ...

* Fellow, American College of Medicine * Fellow,

Royal College of Physicians The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) is a British professional membership body dedicated to improving the practice of medicine, chiefly through the accreditation of physicians by examination. Founded by royal charter from King Henry VIII in 1 ...

(Canada) * Fellow, Society of Cardiac Angiography and Interventions, USA * Fellow, Indian College of Cardiology * Member, British Cardiovascular Interventional Society * Member, German Society of Cardiovascular Research * Member, Central Council of Health & Family Welfare – an apex advisory body of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India * Member, Expert Committee for medical devices, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India * Member, Delhi Medical Council

Awards and honours

National

(2009) * Dr. B. C. Roy Award (2004) - for innovations in interventional cardiology *

(2003)
Father of Interventional Cardiologist in India
(2022)
Doctor of Science (Medicine)
(by Shri Kalraj Mishra, Governor of Rajasthan at the convocation ceremony of Rajasthan University of Health Sciences, Jaipur, 20 May 2022)

Sant Nirankari Mission

Dr. P. Lal has been closely associated with Sant Nirankari Mission. He gave credit for his success to teachings of mission and blessings of Satguru. Currently he is serving in managing committee of Sant Nirankari Charitable Foundation (SNCF).

References

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