Dr. Vanita Arora is one of India’s leading Cardiac Electrophysiologists and Interventional Cardiologists, with over 25 years of experience in diagnosing and treating heart rhythm disorders (arrhythmias). She is widely recognized as one of the pioneers of cardiac electrophysiology in India and was among the country’s first female specialists in this field.

Qualifications

• MBBS
• MD (Internal Medicine)
• DNB (Cardiology)
• MNAMS
• FRCP (Edinburgh)
• FESC (European Society of Cardiology)
• FHRS (Heart Rhythm Society, USA)
• FACC (American College of Cardiology)

Areas of Expertise

Dr. Arora specializes in:

• Cardiac electrophysiology
• Heart rhythm disorders (Arrhythmias)
• Radiofrequency (RF) ablation
• Atrial fibrillation treatment
• Pacemaker implantation
• ICD (Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator) implantation
• Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT)
• Leadless pacemakers
• His bundle pacing
• Complex device implantation and lead extraction procedures

Professional Experience

• Clinical Lead – Cardiac Arrhythmias & Pacing, Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi (2021–Present)
• Former Director & Head, Cardiac Electrophysiology Lab & Arrhythmia Services, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket
• Previously served at Apollo Hospital and Escorts Heart Institute (now Fortis Escorts Heart Institute) in New Delhi.

Awards & Achievements

Some notable recognitions include:

• Distinguished Service Award presented by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
• Rising Star in Cardiology
• Healthcare Personality of the Year
• Woman Doctor Entrepreneur of the Year
• Chikitsa Ratan Award
• Performed thousands of electrophysiology procedures, pacemaker implantations, and catheter ablations.

Conditions She Treats

• Atrial fibrillation (AF)
• Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)
• Ventricular tachycardia
• Bradycardia
• Heart block
• Syncope (fainting due to rhythm disorders)
• Patients requiring pacemakers or ICDs
• Other complex cardiac rhythm abnormalities

Is she a good choice?

Dr. Vanita Arora is particularly recommended for patients who need:

• Advanced evaluation of abnormal heart rhythms.
• Catheter ablation procedures.
• Pacemaker or ICD implantation.
• Second opinions for complex electrophysiology cases.

If the primary concern is coronary artery disease, angioplasty, or bypass surgery, another interventional cardiologist or cardiac surgeon may also be appropriate depending on the condition.