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Cardiologist

Tarlochan Singh Kler

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Leading Fortis Heart and Vascular Institute as Chairman, advancing interventional cardiology in India.

Tarlochan Singh Kler is an Indian interventional cardiologist, medical administrator, writer, and Chairman at Fortis Heart and Vascular Institute and.

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He wrote a detailed article on a rare cardiac anomaly where a persistent left superior vena cava opens directly into the right atrium, often misdiagnosed during pacemaker implantation.

The Story

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In 1976, Tarlochan Singh Kler graduated in medicine from Punjabi University, setting a foundation in Amargarh, Punjab for his future cardiology breakthroughs.
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🌟 By 1983, he earned his DM in cardiology from PGIMER, Chandigarh, after completing an MD in general medicine there in 1980, marking a rapid academic ascent in one of India’s premier medical institutes.
3In the late 1990s and early 2000s, he succeeded Naresh Trehan as executive director at Fortis Heart Institute, a pivotal leadership role shaping cardiac care in Gurugram.
4📚 He authored specialized articles like "Persistent left superior vena cava opening directly into right atrium and mistaken for coronary sinus during biventricular pacemaker implantation," reflecting hands-on experience with rare cardiac anomalies.

🏅 Awards & Honours

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Padma Bhushan

🔍 One thing most people don't know

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In 1983, Kler completed his DM in cardiology from PGIMER, Chandigarh, an institution known for producing elite medical specialists in India.

📸 Through the Years

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🗓️ A Life in Moments

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Education
Graduated from Punjabi University
Completed medical graduation in Amargarh, Punjab, laying groundwork for cardiology specialization.
1976
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Education
Earned MD in General Medicine
Secured MD from Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh.
1980
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Education
Completed DM in Cardiology
Received Doctorate of Medicine in cardiology from PGIMER.
1983
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Award
Awarded Padma Bhushan
Honored by Government of India for contributions to medicine.
2005
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Award
Received Honorary Doctor of Science
Panjab University awarded him honorary doctorate recognizing medical achievements.
2021
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🏆ACHIEVEMENT

His 2005 Padma Bhushan award placed him among a select group of physicians recognized by the Indian government for contributions to medicine.

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🌍HISTORICAL IMPACT

He succeeded Naresh Trehan as the executive director of Fortis Heart Institute, a key transition in leadership at one of India’s top cardiac centers.

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💡SURPRISING

Tarlochan Singh Kler’s research includes a clinical report on coronary artery anastomosis without cardiopulmonary bypass performed through minithoracotomy, a minimally invasive surgical technique.

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🎙️ Speeches & Recordings

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Cardiologist Dr.T.S.Kler's address on Healthcare Chaos in India at Pharma Leaders 2017
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🌱 What changed because of them

Tarlochan Singh Kler’s leadership at Fortis Heart and Vascular Institute introduced advanced interventional cardiology procedures that improved outcomes for complex cardiac patients in India. His research publications provided crucial clinical insights into rare cardiac conditions, influencing how cardiac devices are implanted. His Padma Bhushan award in 2005 helped elevate the profile of interventional cardiology as a vital medical specialty in India.

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