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Dr. Shekhar Ambardekar

Dr. Shekhar Ambardekar

Cardiologist

About Me

Dr. Shekhar Ambardekar is an eminent figure in Indian Cardiology, with over 35 years of clinical and academic experience. A distinguished alumnus of the prestigious Grant Medical College & Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai, he completed his MBBS, MD, and DM (Cardiology) from the same institution.


Regarded as a veteran in the field, Dr. Ambardekar combines masterful surgical precision with a deep-seated commitment to preventive heart health. His career is marked by a unique blend of high-volume interventional expertise and a dedicated role as a mentor to the next generation of cardiologists.


Pioneer in Preventive & Holistic Cardiology

Beyond his clinical practice, the doctor is a celebrated authority on Preventive Cardiology and heart health education. His work bridges the gap between advanced medical science and traditional wellness, earning him national recognition as a "Physician of the People."

Key Achievements & Research

  1. The Caring Heart Project: Served as a lead Cardiologist for the landmark "Caring Heart Project" at The Yoga Institute (Santacruz). His research findings on the intersection of yoga and heart health were published in the prestigious Journal of the Association of Physicians of India (JAPI).
  2. Published Author: Penned the highly successful Marathi book "Hridaygoshti" (published by Majestic Publishers), which has seen three successful editions. The book originated from his popular health column in the daily Navashakti.
  3. Media & Public Education: A frequent expert voice on Radio and TV, he has delivered numerous talks to simplify complex cardiac topics for the common man, as well as specialized lectures for post-graduate medical students and consultants.

Awards & Recognition

His dedication to integrating lifestyle and medicine has been honored with several prestigious titles:

  1. ‘Yoga Mitra Award’ – Presented by Yoga Vidya Niketan.
  2. ‘Yoga Anveshak’ Award – Presented by The Yoga Institute, Mumbai.

Personal Information

Qualifications

MD, DM

Experience

35

Specialisation

Cardiologist