Tejas Patel

Prof. (Dr.) Tejas M. Patel M.D., D.M., M.S.C.A.I., F.A.C.C., F.E.S.C.
Patel in 2024
Born	(1963-04-17) April 17, 1963 Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Nationality	Indian
Alma mater	B.J. Medical College, Gujarat University M.B.B.S. (1986) M.D. (Internal Medicine) (1989) D.M. (Cardiology) (1992)
Occupation	Interventional cardiologist
Organization	Apex Heart Institute
Known for	Transradial catheterization, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), robotic PCI, intravascular Imaging and calcium modification
Notable work	Pioneered transradial coronary intervention, Helped many countries adopt this technique globally, Conducted the first telerobotic coronary intervention in humans
Spouse	Dr. Sonali Tejas Patel
Children	Dr. Aman Tejas Patel
Parent(s)	Mrudula Madhusudan Patel (mother) Madhusudan Rambhai Patel (father)
Awards	Padma Bhushan (2024) Padma Shri (2015) Dr. B. C. Roy Award (2008) IMA Dr. K. Sharan Cardiology Excellence Award (2002)
Website	www.apexheart.in

Prof. (Dr.) Tejas Madhusudan Patel, is a cardiologist from Ahmedabad, India, and Chairman and Chief Interventional Cardiologist at Apex Heart Institute, Ahmedabad. Dr. Patel, a recipient of the Dr. B. C. Roy Award, the highest Indian medical honor, was honored by the Government of India in 2015 with the Padma Shri, the fourth highest Indian civilian award. In 2024, he was awarded the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors, for his outstanding contributions to cardiology.

Early life and education

Tejas Patel was born in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. He completed his schooling with a national scholarship and graduated in medicine (MBBS) from B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad, affiliated with Gujarat University, securing the first rank and a gold medal. He pursued his residency at the Civil Hospital associated with B.J. Medical College and obtained his master's degree (MD) from the same institution. Additionally, he earned a DM in Cardiology from the U.N. Mehta Institute of Cardiology and Research Centre.

Career

Dr. Patel began his career at the U.N. Mehta Institute of Cardiology and Research Centre in 1992 as an assistant professor of cardiology. In 1997, he was promoted to associate professor.  He served as a visiting cardiologist at the Gujarat Research and Medical Institute until 2000. He then joined Krishna Heart Institute, Ahmedabad, as the director and chief interventional cardiologist in 2000 and worked there until 2004. Following this, he had a two-year stint at Sterling Hospital, Ahmedabad, before moving to TCVS, which was rebranded as Apex Heart Institute in 2012. Since then, he has been the chairman and chief interventional cardiologist at Apex Heart Institute.

From February 2008 to October 2022, Dr. Patel was the Professor and Head of Cardiology at Smt. NHL Municipal Medical College, Sheth Vadilal Sarabhai General Hospital (VS Hospital), and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (SVPIMSR) in Ahmedabad. In 2013, he was appointed as an Adjunct Professor of Medicine (Cardiology) in the Department of Internal Medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center in Richmond, USA. Additionally, he was appointed as a visiting professor of Cardiology at the prestigious Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, USA, in September 2017.

Contributions to interventional cardiology

Dr. Patel is a pioneer of transradial angioplasty in India and is internationally acclaimed for his work in transradial interventions, robotic percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), and distant telerobotic PCI. He has trained over 8,000 cardiologists globally through the Transcatheter Intervention Course (TRICO), which he has conducted annually since 2005.

He is the author of three influential books: "Patel’s Atlas of Transradial Intervention: The Basics," "Patel’s Atlas of Transradial Intervention: The Basics & Beyond," and "Patel’s Atlas of Complications of Coronary Interventions: Plan-B," which have been widely utilized as reference books internationally. His research includes 333 publications, comprising three textbooks, 24 chapters in various cardiology textbooks, 198 original articles, and 108 abstracts in reputable national and international journals. Additionally, he co-authored the "White Paper" on transradial intervention techniques for the Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions (SCAI).

Editorial and educational contributions

Young Patel sharing insights on the Transradial Technique with American Cardiologists in New York.

As editor-in-chief of TRICO, an educational website on transradial approaches, Dr. Patel has significantly contributed to the dissemination of cardiology knowledge. Additionally, he serves as a member of the editorial / reviewer board for many prestigious international cardiology journals, including JACC, Circulation, JIC, JSCAI and IJC.

Tejas Patel with Sanjay Shah demonstrating a live case during TRICO

Tejas Patel with Aman Patel performing a live case during TRICO

Dr. Patel has designed innovative catheters, including the PAPA catheter and the VASO-catheter, and holds patents in the United States and Europe.

He has conducted live demonstrations and classes in numerous countries, including France, the USA, Spain, Japan, Singapore, the Netherlands, the UK, Germany, China, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and many more.

In early 2018, Apex Heart Institute, owned by Dr. Patel, became the first hospital outside the USA to introduce robotic angioplasty and stenting by acquiring the Corindus CorPath Vascular Robotic System GRX200. On December 5, 2018, Dr. Patel and his team made history by performing the world's first-in-man telerobotic coronary intervention from Akshardham Temple to the Cath Lab at Apex Heart Institute, located 32 kilometers away from the patient.

Honours, awards and international recognition

• Padma Bhushan (2024), one of India's highest civilian honors, for outstanding contributions to cardiology.
• Padma Shri (2015), one of India's highest civilian honors, for outstanding contributions to cardiology.
• Dr. B. C. Roy Award (2008), India's highest medical honor.
• IMA Dr. K Sharan Cardiology Excellence Award (2002).
• Master Fellow of SCAI (MSCAI).

Decoration	Country	Date	Note
Dr. Patel receiving Dr. B.C. Roy Award		01/07/2008	Hon. President of India, Smt. Pratibha Patil, presenting 'Dr. B.C. Roy Award' to Prof. (Dr.) Tejas Madhusudan Patel at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi. The Bidhan Chandra Roy Award is an honor established in 1962 by the Medical Council of India in memory of Dr. B. C. Roy. Presented annually on July 1, National Doctors' Day, in New Delhi by the President of India, it is the highest accolade for a doctor in India.
Dr. Patel receiving the Padma Shri		30/03/2015	Hon. President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, presented the prestigious 'Padma Shri' award to Prof. (Dr.) Tejas Madhusudan Patel at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi. The Padma Shri is India's fourth-highest civilian honor, awarded for his distinguished contribution to medicine.
Dr. Patel receiving the Padma Bhushan		22/04/2024	Hon. President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmupresenting the 'Padma Bhushan' award to Prof. (Dr.) Tejas Madhusudan Patel at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi. Dr. Patel received the Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian award in India, for his significant contributions to medicine.
Dr. Patel receiving MSCAI	United States	04/05/2024	Dr. Tejas M. Patel was bestowed with the Master Interventionalist of SCAI (MSCAI) designation by the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) in Long Beach, California, United States. This prestigious honor, endorsed by esteemed peers, recognizes Dr. Patel's outstanding contributions to interventional cardiology practice, clinical care, innovation, publications, and teaching throughout his career.

Fellowships

Dr. Patel holds fellowships in several organizations:

• Fellow of the Cardiological Society of India (FCSI) since 2005.
• Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) since 2003.
• Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC) since 2005.
• Fellow of the Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI) since 2003.
• Master Fellow of SCAI (MSCAI), for his exceptional contributions to global interventional cardiology field in 2024.

  

  Tejas with his father Madhusudan (left), wife Sonali (right) and son Aman in 2023

Personal life

Outside his professional life, Dr. Patel enjoys spending time with his family, exercising regularly, and practicing meditation. He is known for his openness to discussing new ideas and challenges in cardiology with peers and fellows. His favorite quote is by Robert Frost: "Two roads diverged in the woods; I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference."

See also

• Interventional cardiology
• Bio-absorbable stents
• Transradial intervention

Further reading

• Tejas Patel (2007). Carol Garzona (ed.). Patel's Atlas of Transradial Intervention: The Basics. Gopal Limbad (illustrator). Seascript Company. p. 198. ISBN 978-0978543631.
• Tejas Patel; Samir B. Pancholy; Sanjay Shah (2012). Patel's Atlas of Transradial Intervention - The Basics and Beyond. Hmp Communications. p. 242. ISBN 978-1893446052.

External links

• "Life history of Dr. Tejas Patel - Renowned Cardiologist". YouTube video. Noble Media. 19 April 2013. Retrieved 27 February 2015.
• "Profile on Microsoft Academic Search". Microsoft Academic Search. 2015. Retrieved 27 February 2015.
• Apex Heart Institute pioneers robotic angioplasty - The Hindu Business Line
• Robot performs angioplasty in Ahmedabad Hospital - The Week