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Dr. Rasesh A. Pothiwala

Director of the Department of Cardiac Science Interventional Cardiology , Ahmedabad
Sterling Hospital, Ahmedabad Ahmedabad , India
Ahmedabad , India
20 Years Experience , 1,700 Surgeries & Procedures

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About Doctor

  • Dr. Rasesh A. Pothiwala is a distinguished Interventional Cardiologist based in Ahmedabad, India, with over 20 years of experience in the medical field.

  • He is the Director of the Department of Cardiac Science at Sterling Hospital, Ahmedabad, and the Chairman and Founder of Divya Heart Care Foundation.

Designation

Director of the Department of Cardiac Science, Interventional Cardiology

Education

  • MBBS from B.J. Medical College, Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad (1999).

  • MD in Medicine from B.J. Medical College, Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad (2003).

  • DNB in Cardiology from the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (2009).

Special Interest

  • Complex High-Risk Interventional Procedures

  • Structural Heart Disease Interventions

  • Advanced Imaging-Guided Procedures (IVUS, OCT, FFR)

  • Heart Failure Device Implantations

Awards

  • Recognized for performing the first Impella (artificial heart) implantation in Gujarat and Rajasthan.

  • Acknowledged as a high-volume operator in cardiac procedures.

Publications

  • Presented more than 30 national and international papers.

  • Invited as a moderator and chairperson at various cardiology conferences and workshops.

Work Experience

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Frequently Asked Questions For Dr. Rasesh A. Pothiwala

Dr. Pothiwala practices at Sterling Hospital, Ahmedabad, and is associated with Divya Heart Care Foundation.

Dr. Pothiwala specializes in Interventional Cardiology, focusing on complex coronary procedures and structural heart disease interventions.

He has over 20 years of experience in the medical field.

He has performed procedures such as Zero Contrast Angioplasty, Rotablation Atherectomy, Orbital Atherectomy, and Impella implantation.

It is a technique for performing angioplasty without contrast dye, which benefits patients with kidney issues.

Yes, he has presented over 30 national and international presentations. He has been invited as a Moderator and Chairperson in various cardiology conferences and workshops.

The mission is to cure and care for people with heart diseases, regardless of background, through dedicated medical teams and patient education.

He holds an MBBS, MD in Medicine, and DNB in Cardiology.

Yes, he has been the Director of various Cardiology Summits. He has conducted CME programs twice a month for the past 10 years.