Dr. S.M. Ashraf
Senior Consultant – Interventional Cardiology
MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Cardiology)
Renowned for his clinical excellence and academic rigor, Dr. S M Ashraf brings over two decades of experience in Interventional Cardiology, with a distinguished career that blends innovation, education, and patient care. A veteran in structural heart procedures and complex coronary interventions, he is recognised both in India and internationally for his pioneering work and academic contributions.
Qualifications and Training
MBBS – Government Medical College, Calicut.
MD (General Medicine) – Government Medical College, Trivandrum.
DM (Cardiology) – TN Medical College, Mumbai University.
Advanced Training in Structural & Valve Interventions – Leipzig, Germany & Copenhagen, Denmark.
Academic Contributions
Published 25 indexed journal articles, including 10 original studies in leading international journals.
Regular presenter at global cardiology conferences and workshops.
Professional Experience
14 years as Professor of Cardiology.
20+ years of hands-on expertise in Interventional Cardiology and Cath Lab procedures.
Widely regarded as a mentor and academic leader in the field of cardiology.
Awards & Distinctions
Best Challenging Case Award – TCT (Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics), Washington DC, 2010.
First-in-Man Achievement – Successfully performed the world’s first Tapered Stent Implantation, marking a milestone in interventional cardiology.
Areas of Expertise
Structural Heart Interventions.
Valve Therapies (including TAVR).
Aortic Interventions.
Complex Coronary Angioplasty.
