On May 5, 2026, coinciding with World Pulmonary Hypertension Day, Artemis Hospitals announced the inauguration of its state-of-the-art Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) Centre. This Center of Excellence is designed to address the clinical challenges associated with pulmonary hypertension, a condition historically difficult to diagnose, evaluate, and treat.
Operating under the tagline "A meaningful step towards better heart health," the centre integrates a multidisciplinary team of experts in cardiology, pulmonology, and rheumatology.
The facility offers end-to-end care, ranging from advanced genetic testing and nuclear medicine diagnostics to complex interventions and heart-lung transplantation.
Overview of the Pulmonary Hypertension Centre
Pulmonary hypertension remains a complex disease requiring systematic evaluation. The new centre at Artemis Hospital aims to provide a centralized location for comprehensive patient management.
Core Objectives
Systematic Evaluation: Utilizing advanced diagnostic infrastructure to accurately identify PH.
Integrated Treatment: Initiating appropriate, tailored treatment plans for patients based on their specific condition and lifestyle.
Holistic Support: Offering a full spectrum of care "from medication to transplant."
Clinical Expertise and Governance
The centre is led by high-level administrators and a diverse panel of medical specialists to ensure a multidisciplinary approach to heart and lung health.
Leadership and Patronage
Patron: Dr. Devlina Chakravarty (Managing Director, Artemis Hospitals, Gurugram).
Clinical Lead: Dr. Rahul Mehrotra (Chief - NIC & Clinical Cardiology), under whose aegis
the centre operates.
Core Expert Team
The centre features a specialized team of consultants, including:
Dr. Arun C. Kotaru: Unit Head & Sr. Consultant, Respiratory Disease & Sleep Medicine (Unit I).
Dr. Sumeet Agrawal: Chief - Rheumatology & Immunology.
Dr. Shweta Bansal: Unit Head & Sr. Consultant, Respiratory Disease & Sleep Medicine (Unit II).
Multidisciplinary Panelists
The centre draws upon a broad range of specialists to manage the systemic nature of PH, including:
Cardiology: Dr. Amit K. Chaurasia (Chief Cath Lab & TAVI), Dr. Kuldeep Arora (Unit Head & Chief Cath Lab), Dr. Nidhi Rawal (Chief - Paediatric Cardiology), Dr. Aseem R. Srivastava (Chief- Pediatric CTVS and Adult Congenital Heart Diseases).
Cardiac Surgery & Transplantation: Dr. S.N. Khanna (Chairperson, Adult Cardiac Surgery & Heart - Lung Transplant), Dr. Biswarup Purkayastha (Consultant – Heart & Lung Transplant and Vascular Surgery).
Critical Care: Dr. Sameer Mehotra (Unit Chief - Interventional Cardiology & Electrophysiology), Dr. Reshma Tewari (Chief Critical Care).
Additional Specialties: Dr. D.K. Jhamb (Chief Cardiology), Dr. Ashutosh Gupta (Head – Medical Genetics), and Dr. Noaline Sinha (Chairperson - Nuclear Medicine & Radio-Theranostics).
Why Attend the Pulmonary Hypertension Centre?
At our PH centre, patients benefit from a multidisciplinary team of cardiologists, pulmonologists, and critical care specialists who work together to create personalised treatment plans based on the severity and underlying cause of the condition.
What sets the centre apart is its integration of advanced diagnostics with evidence-based therapies, enabling timely intervention that can significantly improve quality of life and slow disease progression.
Patients presenting with symptoms such as breathlessness, fatigue, chest pain, or swelling often require detailed screening, and this centre is designed to streamline that journey, from initial suspicion to confirmed diagnosis and long-term management.
The facility also emphasises continuous monitoring, lifestyle guidance, and patient education, ensuring individuals and their families are equipped to manage the condition beyond hospital visits.
If you or a loved one are experiencing persistent symptoms or have been advised evaluation for pulmonary hypertension, now is the time to seek specialised care and take a proactive step towards better heart and lung health.
