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Years Of Experience

About Us

Dr. Parag Rahatekar

Dr. Parag Rahatekar is a highly accomplished Interventional Cardiologist with a strong academic background and extensive clinical expertise. He completed his MBBS as a topper from GMC Nagpur, followed by MD Medicine from JJ Hospital Mumbai, where he received the Best Junior Resident Award. He further pursued DM Cardiology from PGIMER & Dr. RML Hospital, New Delhi, earning a Gold Medal. With international recognition as FSCAI (USA), he combines global standards with compassionate care. His approach focuses on accurate diagnosis, advanced treatment techniques, and long-term patient wellness, making him one of the most trusted cardiologists in Nagpur.

Why to Choose

Dr. Parag Rahatekar

  • Personalized treatment approach
  • Evidence-based medical care
  • Ethical & transparent practice
  • Convenient appointment system

Professional Background

Achievements
1. MBBS – GMC NAGPUR (final MBBS topper)
2. MD MEDICINE – GGMC & JJ MUMBAI (Best junior resident award)
3. DM CARDIOLOGY – PGIMER & DR RML , NEW DELHI (Gold Medal)
4. FSCAI (USA)- Fellow of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions.
5. Ex -associate consultant cardiology – YASHODA HOSPITALS , SECUNDARABAD.
Currently working as Interventional Cardiologist at:
1. Anika Fetal Medicine & Cardiology Centre of Excellence, Pratap Nagar, Nagpur.
2. Arihant Multispeciality Hospital, Baidyanath Square, Nagpur.
3. K. G. Deshpande Memorial Hospital, Gokulpeth, Nagpur.
4. Swasthyam Superspeciality Hospital, Chhatrapathi Square, Nagpur.
Publications – National / International - Paper
  • Pandit N, Rahatekar P, Rekwal L, et al. (March 14, 2022). Target Vessel Versus Complete Revascularization in Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction Without Cardiogenic Shock. Cureus, 14(3): e23139. doi:10.7759/cureus.23139
  • Rahatekar, Parag & Khot, Rajashree. (2018). Serum calcium deficiency and bone mineral density in patients on long-term anti-epileptic therapy. Journal of Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, 23, 84. doi:10.4103/jmgims.jmgims_45_16
  • Deshpande, Niteen & Rahatekar, Parag. (2017). Chapter-015 Hyperthyroidism and Atrial Fibrillation. doi:10.5005/jp/books/13034_16
  • Bhutani, Mohit & Vatsa, Deepankar & Rahatekar, Parag & Verma, Deepak & Nath, Ranjit & Pandit, Neeraj. (2019). Role of strain imaging for assessment of myocardial viability in symptomatic myocardial infarction with single vessel disease: An observational study. Echocardiography, 37. doi:10.1111/echo.14567
  • Sequeira, Rohan & Wadikhaye, Manju & Kamble, Sham & Ronghe, Ashwini & Bhore, Amol & Rahatekar, Parag & Kumar, Sandeep. (2016). A complicated case of Plasmodium falciparum malaria with symmetrical peripheral gangrene with a review of literature. Indian Journal of Case Reports, 2, 58–61. doi:10.32677/IJCR.2016.v02.i03.004
Presentation – Oration / Lectures
  • Dissertation on “Comparative outcomes at 1 and 6 months in patients of NSTEMI undergoing complete vs target vessel revascularization”. Presented dissertation paper at CSI–Delhi, 2019.
  • Paper Presentation on “Left main ostial compression by aneurysmal pulmonary artery” at National Interventional Council, Lucknow, 2019.
  • Selected among Top 50 Cardiologists (All India) for the SCAI–AV Gandhi Award 2018 for best research in Cardiology.
  • Awarded Best Debate Presenter at the Academy of Medical Sciences, Nagpur Annual Conference on 15th May 2022 for presenting against the topic: “Novel oral anticoagulants are preferred over vitamin K antagonists for long-term anticoagulation.”
  • Awarded Short Term Studentship by ICMR, New Delhi for medical research on “Serum calcium deficiency and bone mineral density in patients on long-term anti-epileptic therapy.”
  • Panelist on “Non-communicable diseases & role of family physician” on 27th October 2023 at IMA CGP West Zone Conference along with the 21st Annual Conference of IMA Nagpur Branch – NIMACON 2023.
  • E-poster presentation at International Cardiology Conference India Live 2024, New Delhi, on the topic: “Symptomatology & outcomes of PCI in chronic kidney disease patients.”
Social Services
  • Lecture on “Healthy Heart for Healthy Workforce” at Vidarbha Management Association, 2022.
  • Lecture at Akhil Bhartiya Brahman Mahasangh (ABBM) on “Ask Me Cardiology – Angioplasty”, 2022.
  • Lecture at Rotary Club Nagpur West on “Healthy Heart for Healthy Lifestyle.”
  • Conducted free health check-up camp (blood pressure & blood sugar screening) at Bal Udyan on 14th November 2023.
  • Lecture at Chhindwara on “Lifestyle Measures & Blood Pressure Control” from Arihant Multispeciality Hospital.
  • Panel discussion at Rotary Club Nagpur West on “Post-COVID Aftermaths in Cardiology & Diabetes”, 2024.
Extra Curricular Activities
  • Member of Rotary Club of Nagpur West since 2022.
  • Badminton player: Winner of All India Men’s Singles at AIIMS New Delhi – PULSE event, 2008.
  • Member of Indian Medical Association (IMA), Academy of Medical Sciences (AMS), and Cardiology Society of India (CSI).
  • Actively participated in Rotary health camps.
Innovations.
  • Authored newspaper articles on newer treatments in coronary artery disease.
  • Authored a newspaper article on angioplasty using ultra-low contrast with IVUS in patients with chronic kidney disease.

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