Dr. Aditya Vikram Ruia
MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Cardiology), FSCAI | ECFMG Certified
Interventional Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Specialist | Clinical Researcher | International Conference Speaker | Published Author | Poet & Artist
Consultant Interventional Cardiologist – ILS Hospitals, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Professional Overview
Dr. Aditya Vikram Ruia is an Indian interventional cardiologist, cardiovascular specialist, clinical researcher, medical educator and published author based in Kolkata, West Bengal. Born in 1987, he has established a professional career in advanced cardiovascular medicine, specialising in complex coronary angioplasty, structural heart interventions, cardiac device implantation, emergency cardiac procedures and cardiovascular imaging.
He holds an MBBS, MD in Internal Medicine and DM in Cardiology, along with the prestigious FSCAI (Fellow of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions) designation, awarded in 2026. He is also certified by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) and has successfully completed all stages of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE).
With more than five years of independent clinical practice in tertiary and quaternary healthcare institutions, Dr. Ruia has developed extensive experience in managing complex cardiovascular conditions. According to his professional resume, he performs more than 250 coronary angioplasties annually, including challenging procedures involving left main coronary artery disease, bifurcation lesions and chronic total occlusions.
His professional journey combines advanced cardiac intervention, international clinical exposure, published scientific research, departmental leadership and public health education.
Currently, he serves as a Consultant Interventional Cardiologist at ILS Hospitals, Kolkata, with clinical associations across the Salt Lake, Dum Dum and Howrah centres.
Beyond clinical medicine, Dr. Ruia is also recognised for his interests in literature, philosophy, devotional writing, poetry, music and visual art.
Personal and Professional Information
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Full Name |
Dr. Aditya Vikram Ruia |
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Birth Year |
1987 |
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Birthplace |
Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
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Nationality |
Indian |
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Profession |
Interventional Cardiologist |
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Qualifications |
MBBS, MD, DM (Cardiology) |
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Fellowship |
FSCAI (2026) |
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Certification |
ECFMG Certified |
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Specialisation |
Interventional Cardiology |
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Current Hospital |
ILS Hospitals, Kolkata |
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Professional Experience |
6 plus years of independent cardiology practice |
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Researcher ID |
ORCID: 0000-0002-3169-1989 |
Early Life and Educational Background
Dr. Aditya Vikram Ruia was born and raised in Kolkata, a city recognised for its educational institutions, medical heritage and cultural traditions.
He pursued his medical education at Kolkata Medical College, completing his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) between 2006 and 2012.
He subsequently obtained his Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Internal Medicine from Kolkata Medical College & Hospital between 2014 and 2017. This postgraduate training strengthened his expertise in the diagnosis and management of complex medical conditions, including cardiovascular and systemic diseases.
Driven by an interest in advanced cardiac medicine, he pursued his Doctorate of Medicine (DM) in Cardiology at the Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, from 2017 to 2020.
During his cardiology training, he gained exposure to advanced diagnostic techniques, interventional procedures, critically ill cardiac patients and academic research.
His medical qualifications include:
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MBBS (2006–2012): Kolkata Medical College
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MD, Internal Medicine (2014–2017): Kolkata Medical College & Hospital
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DM, Cardiology (2017–2020): Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai
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FSCAI (2026): Fellow of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
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ECFMG Certification (2012): Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates
He has additionally cleared USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK, Step 2 CS and Step 3, along with MRCP (UK) Part 1.
His other professional certifications include Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS) and NIH Stroke Scale certification.
Professional Medical Career
Dr. Ruia's clinical career spans several established healthcare institutions across West Bengal, Punjab and Haryana. His work has included advanced cardiac procedures, departmental management, cardiac catheterisation laboratory leadership and multidisciplinary patient care.
Consultant Interventional Cardiologist – ILS Hospitals, Kolkata
November 2025 – Present
Dr. Ruia currently works as a Consultant Interventional Cardiologist at ILS Hospitals, associated with its centres in Kolkata and Howrah.
His clinical responsibilities include the diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease, emergency cardiac conditions, complex angioplasty procedures, structural heart disease and cardiac rhythm disorders.
His practice incorporates advanced catheter-based techniques, intravascular imaging and contemporary interventional strategies.
Consultant Interventional Cardiologist – Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Howrah
June 2024 – November 2025
At Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Dr. Ruia was associated with interventional cardiology services, advanced cardiac treatment and public awareness initiatives.
He also participated in cardiovascular health education programmes associated with Narayana Health.
Senior Consultant Cardiologist – B.P. Poddar Hospital, Kolkata
September 2023 – May 2024
During his tenure, he contributed to cardiac consultations, diagnostic assessments and the management of patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions.
Consultant Interventional Cardiologist – Sohana Superspeciality Hospital, Mohali
May 2023 – August 2023
At Sohana Superspeciality Hospital, Dr. Ruia provided specialised interventional cardiology services and participated in the treatment of patients requiring advanced cardiovascular care.
Head of Department of Cardiology – Grecian Superspeciality Hospital, Mohali
2021 – 2023
One of the important leadership positions in Dr. Ruia's career was his appointment as Head of the Department of Cardiology at Grecian Superspeciality Hospital, Mohali.
He was involved in the management of the cardiac catheterisation laboratory, development of interventional cardiology services and coordination of complex cardiac procedures.
His work included treating patients with coronary artery disease, valvular heart disorders and cardiovascular emergencies.
Consultant Cardiologist – Meditrina Hospital, Ambala
2020 – 2021
Dr. Ruia served as a Consultant Cardiologist at Meditrina Hospital, where he developed further independent clinical experience following his advanced cardiology training.
Clinical Specialisations and Areas of Expertise
Dr. Ruia's professional expertise covers multiple areas of cardiovascular medicine, including:
Complex Coronary Interventions: Primary and complex percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), left main coronary artery angioplasty, bifurcation stenting, chronic total occlusion interventions and advanced coronary imaging.
Intravascular Imaging and Calcium Modification: Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), coronary physiology, rotational atherectomy and intravascular lithotripsy.
Structural and Congenital Heart Interventions: Balloon mitral valvotomy, atrial septal defect (ASD) closure, patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) closure and diagnostic catheterisation for congenital heart disease.
Cardiac Rhythm Management: Temporary and permanent pacemakers, automatic implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (AICD) and cardiac resynchronisation therapy defibrillators (CRT-D).
Emergency Cardiology: Acute myocardial infarction, ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), primary angioplasty and pericardiocentesis.
Peripheral Vascular Procedures: Carotid, iliac, superficial femoral artery and renal artery interventions, as well as inferior vena cava filter implantation.
Non-Invasive Cardiac Diagnosis: Echocardiography, transoesophageal echocardiography, stress echocardiography, Holter monitoring, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring and tilt-table testing.
His research and clinical interests also include pulmonary embolism, pulmonary hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging.
Notable Clinical Case – Balloon Mitral Valvuloplasty
During his association with Grecian Superspeciality Hospital, Mohali, Dr. Ruia was featured in a newspaper health report discussing the treatment of rheumatic heart disease and the role of minimally invasive balloon-based procedures.
The report described the case of a 28-year-old female patient experiencing shortness of breath due to severe rheumatic mitral stenosis.
Following clinical evaluation and echocardiographic assessment, the cardiology team headed by Dr. Ruia performed a Balloon Mitral Valvuloplasty (BMV/PTMC) procedure as an alternative to surgical mitral commissurotomy.
According to the published report:
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The mitral valve area increased from 0.73 sq. cm to 3.93 sq. cm.
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The reported mean transmitral gradient decreased from 21 mmHg to 5 mmHg.
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The procedure was completed without general anaesthesia.
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The patient was discharged following approximately 24 hours of observation.
The published case highlighted the role of catheter-based cardiac interventions in selected patients with rheumatic mitral stenosis.
These findings relate to the reported patient and do not imply that equivalent outcomes can be expected in every case.
International Clinical Exposure and Advanced Training
Dr. Ruia has pursued additional clinical learning opportunities at prominent medical institutions in the United States.
Mount Sinai Hospital, New York – 2025
In October 2025, he participated in a complex coronary intervention preceptorship under Dr. Samin Sharma at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York.
The training provided exposure to advanced interventional cardiology practices and complex coronary procedures.
Jackson Memorial Hospital – University of Miami
Dr. Ruia completed the W.J. Harrington Global Observership, a two-month international clinical observership associated with Jackson Memorial Hospital and the University of Miami.
Cleveland Clinic Florida – 2013
He undertook a clinical observership in nephrology at Cleveland Clinic Florida between October and November 2013.
Together, these international learning experiences contributed to his exposure to different healthcare systems, clinical approaches and specialised medical practices.
Clinical Research and International Publications
Alongside his clinical responsibilities, Dr. Aditya Vikram Ruia has contributed to cardiovascular research through scientific publications, clinical studies, case reports and presentations at national and international medical conferences.
His research interests include pulmonary thromboembolism, coronary artery interventions, cardiac magnetic resonance imaging, pulmonary hypertension and cardiac arrhythmias.
His research work has appeared in journals including:
1. Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC)
Dr. Ruia contributed as first author to research examining the clinical profile and management of patients with acute pulmonary thromboembolism at a quaternary care centre in Southern India.
DOI: 10.1016/S0735-1097(20)32874-6
2. Pulmonary Circulation
His research included a large single-centre observational study examining the clinical characteristics and management of acute pulmonary thromboembolism in India.
3. BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
He contributed to a published case series examining coronary artery aneurysms following everolimus-eluting stent implantation and comparing findings with sirolimus-eluting stents.
DOI: 10.1186/s12872-022-02503-1
4. European Heart Journal – Cardiovascular Imaging
Dr. Ruia's academic work has included research on cardiac MRI viability assessment and its role in guiding revascularisation decisions.
DOI: 10.1093/ehjci/jeab090.018
5. European Heart Journal – Case Reports
His research contributions include a published case report examining a coronary artery pseudoaneurysm developing within one month of percutaneous coronary intervention.
Dr. Ruia has also contributed clinical case reports to the Journal of the Association of Physicians of India and the Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal.
His research record is associated with his ORCID researcher identification number.
Research Profile: ORCID – Dr. Aditya Vikram Ruia
National and International Medical Conferences
Dr. Ruia has participated in scientific meetings, interventional cardiology conferences and professional medical education programmes as a presenter, invited speaker, faculty member and session chairperson.
18th Women Cardiac Care Conference – 2026
On 14–15 March 2026, Dr. Ruia participated as a speaker at the 18th Women Cardiac Care (WCC) Conference held in Indore, India.
The conference brought together medical professionals to discuss developments in cardiovascular disease, cardiac diagnosis and treatment.
Dr. Ruia delivered a presentation concerning cardiac sarcoidosis, a condition involving inflammatory disease that can affect the heart.
His participation reflected his involvement in cardiovascular academic discussions and continuing medical education.
Cardiological Society of India – National Intervention Council 2026
Dr. Ruia participated as National Faculty at the Cardiological Society of India's National Intervention Council (CSI NIC) in 2026, contributing to professional discussions in interventional cardiology.
CSI NIC Mid-Term Meeting, Mumbai – 2025
At the CSI NIC Mid-Term Meeting held from 26–29 June 2025 at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, he presented a complex left anterior descending coronary artery–diagonal bifurcation intervention case (Medina 1,1,1) before an expert panel.
Tamil Nadu Interventional Council – 2025
At the 10th Tamil Nadu Interventional Council conference in Chennai, held from 25–27 April 2025, Dr. Ruia presented research concerning cardiac MRI viability assessment before coronary revascularisation.
The study involved 94 patients with ischaemic cardiomyopathy and examined the potential value of viability testing in treatment planning. The reported differences did not reach statistical significance.
Other Scientific Presentations
His conference activities include presentations or participation at the American College of Cardiology meeting in Chicago (2020), European Heart Rhythm Association meeting in Vienna (2020), EuroCMR (2021) and EuroPCR (2021).
He also received second prize for an oral presentation titled Is it Atrial Fibrillation? at a meeting of the Indian Society of Electrocardiology.
In 2026, he served as chairperson for a session on finerenone in heart patients at AAPON-CON and a session on right ventricular failure at EZECON.
He additionally delivered an invited talk on pulmonary embolism at an Indian Medical Association event and received recognition at the IMA Barasat Branch's 48th Annual Conference.
Academic Memberships and Professional Recognition
Dr. Ruia's professional profile includes several academic affiliations, certifications and professional distinctions.
He received the FSCAI designation in June 2026, recognising his fellowship status with the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions.
He is also a member of the American College of Cardiology and holds ECFMG certification.
In addition to publishing cardiovascular research, he has served as a peer reviewer for BMC Emergency Medicine, a Springer Nature journal, and received a reviewer certificate recognising his contribution in 2025.
His academic interests extend to clinical research, medical education, evidence-based cardiology and developments in catheter-based cardiac treatment.
Newspaper Features, Television and Public Health Awareness
Dr. Ruia has contributed to public health discussions through newspaper articles, television appearances, radio programmes and educational initiatives.
His media-related activities have focused on heart disease prevention, cardiac emergencies, irregular heartbeat, cardiovascular risk factors and patient education.
Newspaper Coverage and Medical Awareness Articles
His professional materials report coverage or contributions involving publications including The Times of India, The Indian Express, Hindustan Times and The Statesman.
One newspaper feature titled Let's Talk Health with Grecian Hospital discussed rheumatic heart disease and a balloon mitral valvuloplasty procedure performed by the cardiology team headed by Dr. Ruia.
Another newspaper awareness feature, titled Irregular Heartbeat: What Is It and What Are Its Types?, presented his educational discussion of cardiac arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation, tachycardia, bradycardia and ventricular rhythm disorders.
The latter appeared as part of a World Heart Rhythm Awareness Week special publication.
Television and Radio Appearances
Dr. Ruia's public health communication includes an appearance on Zee 24 Ghanta, associated with Narayana Health, on 21 December 2024, discussing heart health prevention and wellness.
He has also participated in radio awareness programmes involving Red FM 93.5 and Radio Mirchi.
Patient Education and Digital Awareness
He has contributed to Narayana Health educational articles, including Living with a Pacemaker and Chest Pressure: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment.
His educational activities also include discussions on smoking cessation, heart-healthy diets, heart attacks in younger adults and seasonal variations in cardiovascular events.
Through these initiatives, he has sought to improve public understanding of cardiovascular health and encourage appropriate medical evaluation.
Books and Literary Contributions
Beyond medicine, Dr. Aditya Vikram Ruia is an author with interests in spirituality, philosophy, poetry and creative expression.
Narayana Narayana: Is Anyone There?
He is the author of Narayana Narayana: Is Anyone There?, a devotional and philosophical work influenced by his long-standing interests in Advaita Vedānta and the Bhakti tradition.
The book explores spiritual reflection and philosophical enquiry through literary expression.
Cardiology Guide
Dr. Ruia has also authored Cardiology Guide, reflecting his interest in medical education and the communication of cardiovascular knowledge.
Impression & Creation
He is a co-author of Impression & Creation, an anthology of English poetry showcasing his literary and creative interests.
His writings demonstrate an engagement with subjects beyond clinical practice, particularly philosophy, spirituality and artistic expression.
Artistic Interests and Sports
Dr. Ruia maintains several interests beyond his medical profession.
He is involved in oil painting and figurative sketching, and some of his original devotional artwork appears in his literary work.
He also plays classical and electric guitar and obtained a first-year distinction in Hawaiian guitar.
In sports, Dr. Ruia has participated in competitive rowing at the state level and has been associated with the Bengal Rowing Club.
These activities reflect his interests in physical fitness, musical expression and the visual arts.
Patient-Centred Approach to Cardiac Care
A central aspect of Dr. Ruia's clinical philosophy is the importance of personalised cardiovascular treatment and communication between medical professionals, patients and families.
His approach emphasises accurate diagnosis, careful evaluation of available treatment options and evidence-based decision-making.
He advocates helping patients understand their cardiovascular conditions, the purpose of recommended investigations, available treatments and long-term care requirements.
His stated professional values include medical ethics, continuous learning, clinical responsibility and patient education.
According to the professional profile provided, Dr. Ruia held a 4.9 out of 5 Google patient rating based on 118 reviews as of October 2026. This is a dated patient-review figure rather than a measure of clinical outcomes.
Professional Vision and Future Aspirations
Dr. Ruia aims to contribute to the development of interventional cardiology through a combination of advanced clinical practice, scientific research, medical education and international academic collaboration.
His professional ambitions include further involvement in complex interventional cardiology within the United States healthcare system, while continuing his interests in research, cardiovascular education and patient-centred treatment.
He aspires to integrate technical precision in cardiac procedures with compassionate medical care and continued scientific advancement.
His career reflects the integration of specialist clinical training, hospital leadership, international learning experiences, academic research and public health engagement.
Contact and Professional Information
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Name |
Dr. Aditya Vikram Ruia |
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Designation |
Consultant Interventional Cardiologist |
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Specialisation |
Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology |
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Hospital |
ILS Hospitals |
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Location |
Kolkata and Howrah, West Bengal, India |
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adityavruia@gmail.com |
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Contact Number |
+91 8637644747 |
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Conclusion
Dr. Aditya Vikram Ruia represents a combination of advanced cardiovascular clinical expertise, academic research, international medical exposure and creative scholarship.
From completing his specialist medical education in Kolkata and Chennai to leading a hospital cardiology department, performing complex coronary interventions and participating in international scientific forums, he has developed a multifaceted professional career.
His work as a cardiologist, researcher, medical educator, published author and artist reflects an ongoing commitment to clinical development, scientific learning and the human dimensions of medicine.
With experience in complex cardiac procedures, peer-reviewed research and patient education, Dr. Ruia continues to contribute to cardiovascular medicine and professional academic exchange.
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