Dr. T. S. Kler

Overview

Dr. Tarlochan Singh Kler is one of India’s most eminent and internationally acclaimed Cardiologists, widely regarded as a pioneer in the field of Interventional Cardiology and Cardiac Electrophysiology. With over 37 years of extensive clinical experience, he currently serves as Chairman and Head of the Heart & Vascular Institute at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi. Dr. Kler has played a transformational role in advancing cardiac electrophysiology in India. He was instrumental in establishing one of the country’s earliest dedicated electrophysiology departments and introduced several first-of-its-kind procedures including ICD, CRT-P, CRT-D, and HIS bundle pacing. His contributions have significantly improved outcomes for patients with complex cardiac rhythm disorders.

• ✔37+ years of experience in cardiology and electrophysiology
• ✔Chairman & Head – Heart & Vascular Institute at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital
• ✔Pioneer in cardiac electrophysiology in India
• ✔Expertise in arrhythmia management and advanced cardiac devices
• ✔Introduced ICD, CRT-P, CRT-D, and HIS bundle pacing procedures in India
• ✔Strong focus on innovation, clinical excellence, and patient care

Detailed Experience

Dr. T. S. Kler has more than 37 years of rich clinical experience and has performed over 35,000 complex cardiac procedures, including coronary, renal, carotid and peripheral angioplasties. He is a global leader in electrophysiology and has trained numerous cardiologists across India and internationally. His clinical expertise includes advanced device therapy, complex arrhythmia management, structural heart interventions, and heart failure management. He continues to set benchmarks in cardiac care through innovation, leadership, and clinical excellence.

• ✔Chairman & Head – Heart & Vascular Institute, BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital
• ✔Extensive experience in interventional cardiology and electrophysiology
• ✔Performed over 35,000 complex cardiac procedures
• ✔Expertise in advanced cardiac device therapy and arrhythmia management
• ✔Internationally recognized trainer and mentor in cardiology

Qualifications

• ✔MBBS – Medical College, Patiala
• ✔MD (Medicine) – PGIMER, Chandigarh
• ✔DM (Cardiology) – PGIMER, Chandigarh
• ✔MRCP (UK) – Royal College of Physicians, United Kingdom
• ✔FRCP (UK) – Fellow, Royal College of Physicians, United Kingdom
• ✔FACC – Fellow, American College of Cardiology
• ✔D.Sc (Honoris Causa) – Punjab University

Clinical Focus

• ✔Interventional cardiology
• ✔Cardiac electrophysiology
• ✔Arrhythmia management
• ✔Advanced cardiac device implantation
• ✔HIS bundle pacing
• ✔Structural heart disease interventions
• ✔Heart failure management
• ✔Complex coronary syndromes

Research & Publications

• ✔Authored over 150 scientific publications in national and international journals
• ✔Faculty member at major cardiology conferences worldwide
• ✔Actively involved in academic teaching, research, and training programs in cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology