Dr. Anil Kumar R
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reviews
Dr. Anil Kumar R and his team, as well as other specialists, provided professional care.
The coordinators were very helpful and attentive.
16/06/2025
We are sincerely grateful for the high level of medical care, professionalism and support of Dr. Anil and his entire team.
From the moment of admission to the hospital, during the procedure and the recovery period, the doctor explained each stage in detail, kept us informed and treated the patient with great care and confidence.
His timely diagnosis and professional intervention significantly contributed to my brother's quick recovery.
We are grateful to the doctor and the entire Aster Medcity team for exceptional care and attention to patients.
14/06/2025
Dr. Anil Kumar R, consultant in the cardiology department, provided professional medical care with complete clarity of explanation.
The medical staff was attentive throughout the entire stay.
The hospitality service ensured a comfortable stay.
The only thing that could be improved is faster room allocation upon admission.
11/06/2025
Very impressed with the efficiency of the doctors and staff.
Dr. Bobby Varkey (neurologist) is an excellent specialist, and we highly value his opinion.
Dr. Anil Kumar R (cardiologist) was also very friendly and competent.
Special thanks to the coordinators and medical staff for their care and organization of the process.
A small remark was about the work of the radiology department — in terms of communication and appointment scheduling.
Overall, the clinic made a very good impression and inspired trust.
18/06/2021
I felt calm and confident during the consultation.
I recommend this team for their professional and humane approach.
I would also like to mention the excellent work of the catheterization laboratory staff and nurse Vani.
13/06/2020
All services at the clinic were of a good standard.
We thank the doctor and the staff for their help.
15/06/2018
Dr. Anil Kumar R is one of India’s renowned interventional cardiologists with more than 30 years of experience. He treats coronary artery disease, cardiac arrhythmias and performs complex minimally invasive cardiac procedures without open surgery. Patients particularly value him for his vast practical experience and calm, attentive approach.
The doctor trained at leading medical centers in India and the United Kingdom, and was also at the origin of several major cardiology programs. He launched the coronary angiography and angioplasty program at JIPMER, and later organized the first cardiac electrophysiology program in the UAE. Currently he heads the cardiology service at Aster Medcity in Kochi — one of the country’s modern cardiac centers.
A particular focus of the doctor’s work is treatment of complex cardiac arrhythmias, pacemaker implantation, angioplasty and emergency care during myocardial infarction. He is actively engaged in training physicians, participates in international conferences and is a member of professional cardiology societies in the UK, USA and Europe.
Achievements and Awards
About Dr. Anil Kumar R
Dr. Anil Kumar R is an interventional cardiologist, leading senior consultant and head of the cardiology service at Aster Medcity, Kochi (India). He specializes in the treatment of coronary artery disease, cardiac arrhythmias and performing minimally invasive procedures on the heart and vessels.
Specialization
- Interventional cardiology
- Coronary angiography and angioplasty
- Emergency angioplasty for myocardial infarction
- Cardiac electrophysiology
- Radiofrequency ablation for arrhythmias
- Implantation of pacemakers and defibrillators
- Balloon valvuloplasty
- Treatment of cardiac arrhythmias
- 1986 — Medical degree (MBBS), JIPMER, Pondicherry
- 1991 — Doctor of Medicine in Internal Medicine (MD), JIPMER, Pondicherry
- 1994 — Subspecialty in Cardiology (DM), G.B. Pant Hospital, University of Delhi
- Since 2013 — Head of Cardiology service at Aster Medcity, Kochi
- Participated in the creation of the modern cardiology center at Aster Medcity
- In 1995 launched the coronary angiography and angioplasty program at JIPMER
- From 1996 to 1997 — trained in cardiac electrophysiology at Freeman Hospital, UK
- After returning to India, established the electrophysiology and radiofrequency ablation program at JIPMER
- 2002 — appointed Professor of Cardiology at JIPMER
- Participated in launching the postgraduate DM program in Cardiology at JIPMER
- From 2005 to 2013 — Head of Cardiology Department at Belhoul Specialty Hospital, Dubai
- Established the first cardiac electrophysiology program in the UAE
- Trained a large number of specialists in invasive cardiology
- Author of 15 scientific publications in international peer-reviewed journals
- Published in Heart and European Heart Journal
- Speaker at international cardiology conferences
- Author of chapters in medical cardiology textbooks
- Founder and Editor-in-Chief of the Aster Medical Journal
- Examiner in Cardiology (DM) at Indian universities
- International examiner for MRCP (UK)
- Organizer of educational programs and conferences for physicians
- American College of Cardiology (FACC)
- Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom
- European Society of Cardiology
- Indian Cardiology Society
- Gulf Heart Association
Aster Medcity is a modern multidisciplinary hospital in the city of Kochi (India), one of the leading medical centers in South India. The hospital is equipped with advanced diagnostic and surgical equipment and provides care in cardiology, cardiac surgery, neurology, oncology and intensive care.
The cardiology service has been particularly developed at the clinic, where modern minimally invasive procedures on the heart and blood vessels are performed: coronary angiography, angioplasty, treatment of myocardial infarction, as well as electrophysiological studies and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, including implantation of pacemakers and defibrillators. Methods that allow treatment of patients without open surgery and with minimal recovery periods are actively applied here.
Thanks to a multidisciplinary approach, cardiologists, cardiac surgeons and intensive care specialists work as a unified team, providing care to patients with severe and emergency conditions according to international standards.
The head of the cardiology department at Aster Medcity is Dr. Anil Kumar R — an experienced interventional cardiologist specializing in the treatment of complex cardiovascular diseases.
