Dr. Vivek Gaikwad - Cardiologist (Hridayaksha Shivajinagar)

Dr. Vivek Gaikwad – Senior Interventional Cardiologist in Pune

Dr. Vivek Gaikwad is a highly acclaimed Interventional Cardiologist in Pune with over 25 years of extensive clinical experience. He practices at Hridayaksha Heart & Eye Clinic (Shivajinagar) and is affiliated with top tertiary care centers including Ruby Hall Clinic (Sassoon Road), KEM Hospital, and Inamdar Multispeciality Hospital. Highly rated across major medical portals (over 96% positive patient feedback), he is widely respected for his procedural expertise, accurate diagnostics, and compassionate heart care.

Educational Credentials & Affiliations

• MBBS: MIMER Medical College, Pune

• DNB (Internal Medicine): National Board of Examinations, New Delhi

• DNB (Cardiology): National Board of Examinations, New Delhi

• Additional Qualifications: DTCD, Member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS)

Key Clinical Expertise

• Interventional Cardiology: Primary and complex Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA), Angiography, and Drug-Eluting Stent (DES) deployment.

• Non-Invasive Diagnostics: 2D Echocardiography & Color Doppler, Computerized Treadmill Stress Testing (TMT), and 24-Hour Ambulatory Holter Monitoring.

• Clinical & Preventive Cardiology: Comprehensive management of Heart Failure, Refractory Hypertension, Coronary Artery Disease, and Cardiac Arrhythmias.

• Specialized Procedures: Pacemaker implantation, peripheral angiography, and post-procedural cardiac rehabilitation.

Practice Philosophy & Approach

Dr. Gaikwad emphasizes an evidence-based, patient-first approach to heart healthcare. He focuses on early disease detection, detailed patient counseling, and personalized treatment plans to ensure long-term cardiovascular health and optimal patient recovery.