Profile: Dr. Nikhil Patil is a Consultant Interventional Cardiologist at MGM New Bombay Hospital, Vashi, Navi Mumbai. He has over 15+ years of experience and specialises in the evaluation and treatment of coronary artery disease, acute heart attacks, complex coronary blockages, heart failure and cardiac rhythm disorders.
He completed his DNB Cardiology training at Fortis Hospital, Cunningham Road, Bengaluru, a high-volume centre for coronary interventions, valvular heart disease and cardiac rhythm management. He previously completed DNB Paediatrics from GKNM Hospital, Coimbatore, after obtaining his MBBS from Government Medical College, Akola.
Dr. Patil has experience in coronary angiography, primary angioplasty for acute heart attacks, peripheral angioplasty and complex coronary interventions involving left-main disease, bifurcation lesions and chronic total occlusions. He uses advanced intracoronary imaging and physiological assessment, including IVUS, OCT and FFR, to guide treatment decisions, select appropriate stent dimensions and optimise angioplasty results.
His areas of expertise also include the treatment of heavily calcified coronary blockages using intravascular lithotripsy and other plaque-modification techniques, as well as contrast-minimisation strategies in selected high-risk patients with kidney disease.
Dr. Nikhil Patil is experienced in dual-chamber pacemaker implantation, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators, leadless pacemakers and left-bundle branch pacing.
Patients commonly consult him for chest pain, suspected heart attack, breathlessness, palpitations, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, coronary artery blockages, reduced heart-pumping function, abnormal ECG findings and second opinions regarding angiography, angioplasty, stenting or bypass surgery.
His approach combines evidence-based treatment, advanced interventional techniques and clear communication, helping patients and their families understand the diagnosis, available treatment options, expected benefits and possible risks before making important cardiac-care decisions.
Dr. Nikhil Patil regularly participates as a National Faculty in various cardiology conferences, professional education programmes and public heart-health awareness initiatives.
