Fortis Escorts Heart Institute
Location
New Delhi, India
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Dr. Anil Saxena
Associate Director
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Fortis Escorts Heart Institute
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Speciality
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Cardiology |
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Languages
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English, Hindi
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Graduated
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1989 (35 years since graduation)
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About
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Dr Anil Saxena is an acknowledged expert in Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology including catheter RF ablation of complex arrhythmias, ICD implantation and biventricular pacing. He is currently Associate Director of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi
Since joining Fortis Escorts Heart Institute in 1989, Dr Saxena has been actively involved in setting up the department of Cardiac Electrophysiology. He is one of the pioneers in implantation of ICD and biventricular pacemakers in the country, and has one of the largest experience in this field. He has been performing Electrophysiological studies and ‘Radio Frequency Catheter Ablation’ for various Cardiac Arrhythmias for over 14 years, with thousands of successful procedures to his credit. |
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Education
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Dr Saxena completed his MBBS and MD from GVSM Medical College, Kanpur and while working at EHIRC he got selected for Diplomate of National Board of Examinations (Cardiology) which comprises of rigorous training in all disciplines of cardiology, including non-invasive, invasive and pediatric cardiology. After completing his cardiology board, he has also received training in Cardiac Electrophysiology at St Luke’s Hospital, Milwaukee, USA.
Dr Saxena is a founder member of executive committee of Indian Heart Rhythm Society and is also a member of the editorial board of Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal. Dr Saxena has about 30 research projects to his credit and has been invited as a guest faculty to various national and international symposia and workshops. He has also been actively involved in community outreach programmes initiated by EHIRC. |
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