Dr. Peeyush Jain

Dr. Peeyush Jain - Internationally Renowned Expert in Cholesterol Management and Preventive Cardiology

Expert in Cholesterol Management and Preventive Cardiology - Dr. Peeyush Jain

Introduction:

• Dr. Peeyush Jain is an internationally renowned expert in Cholesterol Management, Hypertension, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Nutrition, and long-term care of heart and blood vessel diseases.

• He joined Fortis-Escorts Heart Institute in 1993 to establish the first Department of Preventive and Rehabilitative Cardiology in the country, introducing the concept of preventing heart disease through lifestyle and risk factor management in India.

Director and Head of Department:

• Presently engaged as Director, Non-invasive Cardiology and Head, Department of Preventive Cardiology at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute.
• Holds a prestigious position and leads a team of professionals specialized in critical care, cardiology, and cardiac surgery.

Medical Education and Expertise:

• Completed MBBS from Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi (1973-1978), followed by MD (Medicine) from the same institute.
• Pursued a post-doctoral fellowship in Cardiology (DM) from GB Pant Hospital in 1987 and gained experience at All India Institute of Medical Sciences.
• Renowned for his innovative approaches to patient-centric and evidence-based management.

Contributions and Achievements:

• Regular guest faculty at National and International Conferences, sharing his expertise in India and abroad.
• Former Editor in Chief of The Heart of the Matter, a bimonthly journal of Heart and Diabetes Care (1996-2006).
• Author of 16 books on Medicine and Health in English and regional languages, including one translated into Indonesian.
• Published more than 100 articles in medical and health journals, establishing himself as a thought leader in the field.

Clinical Interests:

• Specializes in Cholesterol Management, High Blood Pressure, Diabetes Mellitus, Cardiovascular Nutrition, and Long-term care of heart and blood vessel diseases.

Awards and Distinctions:

• Received the Best Junior Resident award in 1980.
• Recognized as a guest faculty at National and International Conferences.
• Former Editor in Chief of The Heart of the Matter, Bimonthly Journal of Heart and Diabetes Care (1996-2006).
• Authored 16 books on medicine and health in English, Hindi, and regional languages, including translation into Indonesian.
• Served as a peer reviewer for the Indian Heart Journal.
• Member of the Editorial Board for Cardiology Today.
• Holds positions in the Ethics Committee and Governing Council of Lady Irwin College, Delhi University, Delhi.

Education and Professional Affiliations:

• Completed MBBS from Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi.
• MD (Medicine) from Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi.
• DM (Cardiology) from GB Pant Hospital in 1987.
• Life Member, Cardiological Society of India and Academic Life Member, RSSDI, India.
• Running the Department of Preventive and Rehabilitative Cardiology at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute since 1993.

Unique Contributions:

• Contributed to various medical publications and lectures, addressing topics such as Hypercholesterolaemia, Hypoglycaemia, and Coronary Risk Factors in the Elderly.
• Authored chapters in medical books, including Unstable Angina and Coronary Artery Disease in Indians.
• Published articles on topics like Fibrates in the Era of Statins, Diabetic Dyslipidaemia, and Lipid Management in Diabetes.