Dr. Nitish Naik

Dr. Nitish Naik is an Additional Professor and Senior Consultant Cardiologist at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi — India's premier government medical institution and one of Asia's most respected academic hospitals. With over 30 years of experience, he is one of India's most distinguished cardiologists and a recipient of the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honour, awarded for distinguished service in medicine. Dr. Naik is an internationally published researcher in preventive and interventional cardiology. He is widely regarded as a trusted physician to national leaders and public figures and has built a career combining clinical excellence with rigorous academic research at India's pre-eminent medical institution. His expertise spans the full spectrum of cardiology, with particular depth in preventive cardiology and coronary intervention.

Dr. Naik completed his entire medical training at AIIMS New Delhi — India's foremost medical institution — obtaining his MBBS, MD, and DM (Cardiology) from the same institution. The DM Cardiology from AIIMS is considered one of the most competitive postgraduate medical qualifications in India, with an extremely selective entrance examination and rigorous three-year training programme covering all aspects of clinical cardiology, interventional procedures, echocardiography, and cardiac electrophysiology. His training under AIIMS Cardiology's internationally recognised faculty shaped his dual interest in preventive and interventional cardiology. He has also undertaken international observerships at leading cardiac centres and maintains active participation in international cardiology education through the American College of Cardiology and the European Society of Cardiology.

Dr. Naik's cardiology expertise spans both preventive and interventional domains, an uncommon combination that reflects his comprehensive training at AIIMS. In preventive cardiology, he conducts systematic cardiovascular risk assessments, designs primary and secondary prevention programmes for high-risk patients, and runs preventive cardiology screening initiatives at AIIMS. In interventional cardiology, he performs coronary angiography and complex coronary angioplasty, coronary stenting, and management of acute coronary syndromes. He is experienced in echocardiography, stress testing, and the management of heart failure. He has contributed to national-level cardiovascular disease prevention guidelines and research programmes that have influenced clinical practice across India. He also mentors cardiology fellows at AIIMS and contributes to national cardiovascular disease prevention policy through the Indian Council of Medical Research.

Dr. Nitish Naik has been awarded the Padma Shri — India's fourth-highest civilian honour — by the Government of India for distinguished service in the field of cardiology and medicine. He is an internationally published researcher in cardiology, with publications in prestigious peer-reviewed journals. He has been recognised by AIIMS New Delhi for his contributions to cardiology education and clinical research. As a senior faculty member at AIIMS — India's most competitive medical institution — his academic contributions span mentoring dozens of cardiology fellows who now lead cardiac programmes across India and internationally.

AIIMS New Delhi accepts international patients through its dedicated international patient services department. As a government institution, AIIMS offers world-class cardiac care at significantly lower costs than private hospitals, making it an accessible option for patients from South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa seeking cardiology expertise. International patients benefit from Dr. Naik's expertise in preventive and interventional cardiology, with comprehensive diagnostic and treatment facilities including cardiac catheterisation laboratories, advanced echocardiography, and cardiac imaging. The international patient unit at AIIMS provides assistance with medical documentation, visa letters, and appointment scheduling for overseas patients. The AIIMS international patient cell provides appointment coordination, medical documentation, and guidance on treatment costs for patients from South Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.