Dr. (Col) Manjinder Sandhu is a senior interventional cardiologist and Principal Director of Cardiology, bringing decades of clinical experience across specialist cardiac care, complex coronary interventions, and leadership of cardiology services. An alumnus of the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune, and the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, he completed his medical degree in 1986, followed by postgraduate training in General Medicine and advanced specialization in Cardiology. He earned a gold medal for standing first in MD Medicine and completed his DM in Cardiology in 2001.

His interventional practice focuses on complex coronary procedures, including primary angioplasty, bifurcation lesions, chronic total occlusions, and left main coronary artery lesions. He is experienced in the use of adjunctive techniques and devices such as intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), rotational atherectomy, cutting balloons, and other specialized tools. He has independently performed more than 20,000 procedures, and many interventions are undertaken through the radial artery approach.

Dr. Sandhu’s career includes distinguished service in the Indian Armed Forces Medical Services, where he served as Senior Adviser in Medicine and Cardiology at Base Hospital, Delhi Cantonment, and held an academic appointment as Additional Professor of Medicine and Cardiology at the Army College of Medical Sciences. He also had the honour of accompanying the President of India as a cardiologist on official tours. His subsequent hospital leadership roles have included directing and developing specialist cardiac teams, advancing transradial coronary interventions, supporting acute heart attack response protocols, and contributing to high-volume structural heart programs. He completed a Master’s in Health Administration from Walden University, USA, and is a Fellow of both the American College of Cardiology and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions. His practice serves patients across Gurugram, Manesar, and Delhi, with an emphasis on specialist expertise, attentive communication, and individualized cardiac care.

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS — Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune (1986)
• MD (General Medicine) — Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune; awarded gold medal for standing first in MD
• DNB (General Medicine) — National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (1993)
• DM (Cardiology) — Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh (2001)
• Master’s in Health Administration — Walden University, USA

Fellowship & Areas of Interest

• Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC)
• Fellow of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI)
• Complex coronary interventions, including primary angioplasty, bifurcation lesions, chronic total occlusions, and left main coronary lesions
• Transradial coronary interventions and use of adjunctive devices, including IVUS, rotational atherectomy, and cutting balloons
• Structural heart procedures and transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) program development

Research Contributions & Publications

The supplied profile highlights Dr. Sandhu’s clinical and procedural contributions rather than listing specific research papers. His professional work includes advancing transradial coronary interventions, developing specialist cardiac services, and contributing to a high-volume TAVR program. No individual publication titles are included in the provided material.

Awards, Honours, and Recognitions

• Gold medal for standing first in MD (Medicine).
• Honoured to accompany the President of India as a cardiologist on official tours.

Specialization

• Interventional cardiology and complex coronary interventions
• Primary coronary angioplasty and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)
• Bifurcation lesions, chronic total occlusions, and left main coronary lesions
• Transradial coronary procedures
• Coronary angiography and cardiac catheterization
• Structural heart interventions, including TAVR program development

Principal Director – Cardiology | 2023–Present

Provides specialist cardiac care across Gurugram, Manesar, and Delhi, with services across four hospital locations.

Director & Head of Department – Cardiology, Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI), Gurugram | 2013–2023

Pioneered transradial coronary interventions and established one of North India’s highest-volume TAVR programs.

Senior Consultant & Head of Cardiology, Artemis Health Institute & Max Healthcare | 2007–2013

Developed state-of-the-art catheterization laboratories and spearheaded round-the-clock primary PCI protocols for acute heart attacks.

Senior Specialist & Officer Commanding, Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMC & Military Hospitals) | 1990–2007

Served as senior consultant cardiologist, providing specialized care to armed forces personnel and veterans; also held senior advisory and academic appointments in Delhi Cantonment.