Dr S.S Ambardekar
Director Interventional & Structural Cardiology
Who is Dr. Shekhar Ambardekar at SL Raheja Hospital, Mumbai?
Dr. Shekhar Ambardekar is a Senior Interventional Cardiologist at SL Raheja Hospital – A Fortis Associate, Mahim, Mumbai. He holds an MBBS, MD, and DM in Cardiology, and brings over 36 years of experience in interventional and preventive cardiology, with additional expertise in medical education and academic mentorship.
Tip: Dr. Ambardekar sees patients at SL Raheja Hospital, Raheja Rugnalaya Marg, Mahim West, Mumbai 400016. Each consultation is approximately 15 minutes — arrive prepared with your recent reports and a list of current medications.
His clinical focus spans coronary artery disease, acute cardiac emergencies, hypertension management, and preventive cardiology. Alongside his clinical practice, he has served as a Lecturer in Cardiology at Grant Medical College and Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai, where he trained undergraduate and postgraduate medical students.
What are Dr. Ambardekar's areas of expertise in interventional cardiology?
Dr. Shekhar Ambardekar's clinical expertise at SL Raheja Hospital in Mumbai covers a broad range of cardiovascular conditions and catheter-based interventional procedures.
- Coronary Angiography — diagnostic imaging of coronary arteries
- Coronary Angioplasty and Stent Implantation — minimally invasive restoration of blood flow
- Acute Coronary Syndrome and Heart Attack Management — emergency cardiac intervention and reperfusion
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Management — comprehensive assessment, medical and interventional treatment
- Hypertension and Cardiovascular Risk Factor Management — including resistant hypertension
- Preventive Cardiology — risk assessment, lifestyle modification, cholesterol and diabetes-related cardiac risk reduction
- Cardiac Evaluation and Screening — chest pain, breathlessness, and heart disease screening
- Post-Intervention Cardiac Care and Rehabilitation Planning
What are Dr. Ambardekar's qualifications and academic credentials?
Dr. Shekhar Ambardekar holds the highest super-specialty qualification in cardiovascular medicine in India.
| Qualification | Details |
|---|---|
| MBBS | Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery |
| MD | Doctor of Medicine |
| DM (Cardiology) | Doctorate of Medicine in Cardiology — highest super-specialty qualification in cardiovascular medicine |
What is Dr. Ambardekar's professional background and clinical experience?
With over 36 years in cardiology, Dr. Shekhar Ambardekar has built his career across clinical practice and academic medicine.
- Senior Interventional Cardiologist — SL Raheja Hospital – A Fortis Associate, Mahim, Mumbai
Current role: providing interventional cardiology services, preventive cardiac care, and long-term cardiovascular disease management. - Lecturer in Cardiology — Grant Medical College and Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai
Academic role: teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical students; mentoring residents and aspiring cardiologists; contributing to cardiology education through lectures, bedside teaching, and clinical discussions.
His combined clinical and academic background gives patients access to evidence-based, protocol-driven cardiac care informed by decades of hands-on interventional experience.
What can patients expect from a consultation with Dr. Ambardekar at SL Raheja Hospital?
At SL Raheja Hospital – A Fortis Associate in Mahim, Mumbai, Dr. Shekhar Ambardekar offers a patient-centred approach to cardiovascular care. Consultations are structured around accurate diagnosis, timely intervention, and personalised long-term management — not just the immediate presenting complaint.
Patients consulting Dr. Ambardekar can expect:
- Comprehensive cardiovascular history and risk factor assessment
- Evaluation of chest pain, breathlessness, palpitations, and related symptoms
- Guidance on coronary angiography, angioplasty, or stenting where clinically indicated
- Preventive cardiology counselling — including blood pressure control, cholesterol management, diabetes-related cardiac risk, smoking cessation, and lifestyle modification
- Post-intervention follow-up and secondary prevention planning
- Collaborative decision-making with clear explanation of diagnosis and treatment options
Book a consultation with Dr. Ambardekar at SL Raheja Hospital
Use the booking form on this page, or reach out directly:
Email: info@rahejahospital.com