Dr. Nagesh Waghmare is a distinguished Interventional Cardiologist in Mumbai, recognised for his advanced expertise in structural cardiac interventions and complex coronary procedures. He holds an Associate Fellowship with the European Society of Cardiology (FESC) and has completed a Fellowship in Structural Cardiac Interventions from Hanoi Medical University Hospital, Vietnam, reflecting his commitment to advanced cardiac care and global standards of treatment.
With extensive academic and professional experience, Dr. Waghmare practices at the Bombay Hospital Institute of Medical Sciences, Mumbai, India. He completed his MBBS from Grant Medical College, Mumbai, followed by an MD in General Medicine from Seth G.S. Medical College & K.E.M. Hospital.
He further specialised in Cardiology, earning his DM degree from the Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education & Research (IPGME&R), SSKM Hospital, Kolkata.
With over a decade of experience, Dr. Waghmare has held various academic positions, including Professor and Associate Professor of Cardiology at Grant Medical College & Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals in Mumbai. His extensive experience and advanced training make him one of the experienced cardiologists in Mumbai, providing comprehensive care for patients requiring advanced cardiac evaluation and intervention.
Actively involved in teaching, training, and research, he has been recognized for his contributions to preventive healthcare and cardiac disease awareness, receiving appreciation from the Chief Minister of Maharashtra in 2016.

Expertise in Advanced Cardiac Procedures

Dr. Waghmare's professional profile showcases his expertise in a wide range of cardiac procedures, including over 5000 Elective PCIs, complex calcified PCIs, imaging-guided interventions, and various structural cardiac interventions. His commitment to staying current with advancements in the field is reflected in his regular attendance at national and international conferences. Dr. Nagesh Waghmare is not only a skilled cardiac intervention specialist in Mumbai but also a dedicated educator and researcher, making significant contributions to the field of cardiology.

Academic Credentials

• Fellowship in Structural cardiac interventions (Adult as well as Paediatrics) March – May 2017 Hanoi Medical University Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam
• DM (Cardiology) 2010 – 2013 Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education & Research (IPGME&R), SSKM Hospital, Kolkata
• M.D.(General Medicine), Seth G.S. Medical College & K.E.M. Hospital, Mumbai 2006 – 2009 Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik
• M.B.B.S. – Grant Medical College, Mumbai 1999 – 2004 Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik

Experience

• Professor of Cardiology Grant Medical College & Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals from Jan 2023 - June 2023
• Associate professor of Cardiology at Grant Medical College & Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals from 2016 - 2022
• Grant Medical College & Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai Assistant Professor in Dept. of Cardiology Oct 2013 – July 2016 , Mumbai
• Clinical Associate with Dr Samuel Mathew at Lilavati Hospital Sep 2013 – Oct 2013
• ICVS, Institute of PG Medical Education & Research, SSKM hospital, Kolkata Cardiology training Aug 2010 – Jul 2013
• Grant Medical College & Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai Assistant Professor, Dept of General Medicine Aug 2009 – Jan 2010
• ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, New Delhi House Surgeon, Department of Surgery Jan – Apr 2009
• Seth G.S. Medical College & K.E.M. Hospital, Mumbai Residency in Internal Medicine Jun 2006 – Apr 2009

Professional Profile

• Actively participated in multiple preventive, awareness healthcamps with screening for cardiac diseases across rural areas. The work is recognized and appreciated by Chief minister of Maharashtra in 2016.
• Consistently involved in teaching and training of DM Cardiology students as Associate Professor. Have organized hands-on RotA, complex PCI training/ imaging workshops.
• Performed pre-operative assessment of adult and paediatric cardiac patients; held perioperative oversight of patients undergoing cardiac interventions and ensured consistent and regular follow-ups with cardiac out-patients.
• Recognised Proctor for complex calcified coronary interventions.
• Actively managing Adult and Complex Congenital Heart Diseases.
• Performed live case demonstration of complex OCT guided PCI in cardiology workshops. Moderator for live case of TMVR and many other coronary interventions.
• Regularly attending national and international meetings and conferences to remain up-to-date on knowledge.

Procedures Performed

• Performed > 5000 Elective PCI with consistent good results, Consistently doing PAMI with minimal delays.
• Good experience of performing complex calcified PCIs. Sizeable experience of imaging guided interventions (OCT as well as HD IVUS). > 50 cases of imaging per year
• Started using IVL for appropriately selected cases of PCI
• Balloon Valvuloplasties. Performed TAVI and LAA device closure for SPAF regularly.
• Pacemakers, CRT and AICDs – performed > 400. Started doing Physiological pacing (left bundle pacing ~ 10 cases).
• Device closure in congenital heart diseases – like ASD, VSD & PDA
• Echocardiography (TTE/ TEE/ strain imaging) in structural and congenital heart diseases

Achievements

Winner of Challenging case Competition at 1st Imaging and Physiology Council of India (IPCI) Conference held at Chennai in Oct 2018.