Prof. Dr. P. Manokar is a distinguished Senior Interventional Cardiologist with over 30 years of expertise in advanced cardiac care. He trained under the legendary Padma Vibhushan Dr. B. K. Goyal and pursued further specialization in Heart Failure at Ohio State University, USA. Recognized as one of the youngest Professors of Cardiology in India, he has performed thousands of complex cardiac procedures and is widely respected for his clinical excellence, research, and teaching.

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS – Baroda Medical College
• MD (General Medicine) – Baroda Medical College
• DM (Cardiology) – Bombay Hospital Institute of Medical Sciences, Mumbai
• Heart Failure Training – Ohio State University, USA
• Fellowships: FACC, FRCP (Glasgow), FAHA, FSCAI, FESC, APSIC, FCSI, FIMSA

Professional Experience

• Over 30 years of cardiology practice.
• Youngest Cardiologist in India (at the time of qualification).
• Youngest Professor of Cardiology in India, 2nd youngest in the world.
• Performed more than 4000+ therapeutic interventional procedures.
• Honorary Assistant Professor of Medicine – Ohio State University.

Notable Achievements

• Pioneer in Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) and structural interventions.
• Has authored chapters in reputed medical books.
• Examiner for DM, PhD, MSc, and BSc programs across India.
• Organizer of multiple national cardiology meetings.

Professional Memberships

• Indian Medical Association (IMA)
• Association of Physicians of India (API)
• Cardiology Society of India (CSI)
• American College of Cardiology (ACC)
• European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
• American Heart Association (AHA)
• Society of Coronary Angiography & Interventions (SCAI)
• Asia Pacific Society of Interventional Cardiology (APSIC)

Certifications / Training

• Heart Failure & Transplant Training – Ohio State University
• Fellowships from leading global cardiology associations (ACC, AHA, ESC, SCAI).

Awards & Achievements

• Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Excellence Award – 2017
• Most Trusted Cardiologist in Tamil Nadu – 2022, 2023
• Numerous recognitions for clinical service and academic contributions.

Fellowships

• FACC – Fellow of the American College of Cardiology
• FRCP (Glasgow) – Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, Glasgow
• FAHA – Fellow of the American Heart Association
• FSCAI – Fellow of the Society for Coronary Angiography and Interventions
• FESC – Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology
• FAPSIC – Fellow of the Asia Pacific Society of Interventional Cardiology
• FCSI – Fellow of the Cardiology Society of India
• FIMSA – Fellow of the International Medical Sciences Academy