As Cardiologist with more than 23 years of experience, he wears multiple hats. Trains cardiologists, partners with government to provide heart care to masses.
His mission is to save the lives of patients requiring complex, advanced cardiac interventions. Coronary Angiography (CAG)
CTOs are blockages that have typically been present for more than three months. These blockages are a result of severe build-up of fatty deposits within the arteries. Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA)
Clinical factors that make an angioplasty complex include elderly patients, patients with other severe diseases of the lungs, kidneys, liver, etc. Peripheral & Carotid Angioplasty
Clinical factors that make an angioplasty complex include elderly patients, patients with other severe diseases of the lungs, kidneys, liver, etc. Permanent & Temporary Pacemaker implant
It may be done with vascular stenting, which is the placement of a small wire mesh tube within the blood vessel to help keep it open. ASD (Atrial septal defect) device closure
Clinical factors that make an angioplasty complex include elderly patients, patients with other severe diseases of the lungs, kidneys, liver, etc. ICD (implantable cardioverter-defibrillator)
Clinical factors that make an angioplasty complex include elderly patients, patients with other severe diseases of the lungs, kidneys, liver, etc. Rotablator
Pre-treating calcified lesions with rotational atherectomy can be one of the best ways to enhance proper stent placement, which is very effective. IVUS (Intravascular Ultrasound)
Clinical factors that make an angioplasty complex include elderly patients, patients with other severe diseases of the lungs, kidneys, liver, etc. FFR (Fractional Flow Reserve)
Clinical factors that make an angioplasty complex include elderly patients, patients with other severe diseases of the lungs, kidneys, liver, etc. As a renowned Interventional Cardiologist, he has successfully and independently performed more than 30,000 Coronary Angiographies, and over 12,500 Coronary Angioplasties through the Trans-radial route in his career till date.
03/12/2025
A fulfilling journey across the East of India — Kolkata, Jamshedpur & Ranchi — filled with learning, collaboration and innovation in CTO and complex PCI.
📍19 November, Kolkata – Manipal Mukundapur Hospital
Served as Course Director for a dedicated CTO workshop where 3 highly engaging CTO cases were coordinated by Dr. Parijat Deb Chowdhry, Dr. Soumya Patra and Dr. Amit Bahuwala.
I demonstrated three different CTO techniques across the cases —
* Antegrade puncture using the Infiltrac wire
* Retrograde approach
* Antegrade dissection re-entry
It was inspiring to see the enthusiasm and participation from the entire team.
Later, we also conducted another workshop at Desun Hospital, Kolkata where we completed one CTO and one bifurcation case with Live-in-Box support, complemented by rich discussion, insights and expert exchanges. The day concluded with a focused dinner meeting with a committed group of cardiologists.
📍20 November – Jamshedpur, Meditrina Hospital
A long yet immensely productive day performing 4 challenging cases — 3 CTOs and 1 calcium (OA). We began at 9:30 AM and continued until 10 PM. Grateful for the teamwork, energy and curiosity throughout.
📍21 November – Ranchi, Institute of Medical Sciences
Had the privilege of guiding complex PCI alongside my dear friend Dr. Hemanth Narayan Ray, followed by an interactive teaching session on CTO for the next generation of interventional cardiologists.
Three days, three cities — rich experiences, challenging cases, and meaningful learning. Honoured to share knowledge, innovate together, and strengthen our collective expertise in the field of complex coronary interventions.
Looking forward to many more such engagements across the country. 🙏🏼
06/11/2025
പൂർണ്ണമായും ബ്ലോക്ക് വന്നാൽ ചെയ്യേണ്ട കാര്യങ്ങൾ...
ലോക പ്രശസ്ത ഇന്റെർവെൻഷനൽ കാർഡിയോളജിസ്റ്റ്
Dr. N Prathap Kumar
(MD, Chairman - Meditrina Group Of Hospitals) സംസാരിക്കുന്നു...
27/10/2025
✨ Back from CCT Kobe 2025✨
Complex Cardiovascular Therapeutics (CCT) Kobe continues to be one of the most premier interventional cardiology meetings in the world, and undoubtedly the most prestigious platform for CTO PCI (Chronic Total Occlusion).
Having been a regular invited faculty for over 12 years, this year felt truly special. In addition to being the Judge at CTO case presentations, I had the honour of chairing a live case demonstration — a proud moment as it marked the first time an Indian has chaired a live case at CCT! 🇮🇳
Over the years, our persistent work and collaboration in the field of CTO PCI have earned tremendous respect and friendship from some of the finest CTO operators in Japan. It was wonderful reconnecting with many of them — true masters of their craft — and exploring deeper collaborations to continue advancing training and development of CTO operators across India.
Adding to the excitement, 2026 will be a milestone year as we host the IJCTO (Indo-Japanese CTO Club) in Trivandrum again from June 5–7, 2026. Grateful that all key Japanese CTO experts have already confirmed their participation and support.
Deeply thankful for this journey, the learning, and the friendships built over these years — and looking forward to many more milestones ahead in this incredible field! ❤️
14/10/2025
Feeling happy and fulfilled to have concluded yet another successful CTO training program under the banner of the Interventional Cardiology Research and Training Foundation (ICRTF).
This edition was held at the University Heart Center, Frankfurt / Main Campus Schifferstrasse, in collaboration with Prof. Gerald Werner. Eight interventional cardiologists participated in this 3-day workshop, during which seven CTO cases were performed — including three retrograde procedures. Alongside the cases, there were multiple interactive sessions and lectures by Prof. Werner, Dr. Marco Ochs, and Myself, covering various nuances of CTO PCI.
My heartfelt thanks to Prof. Werner for his remarkable support in making this program a success — from case selection to meticulous coordination and planning.
Many often ask me why I devote so much time to these training programs. The truth is, over the past two decades, I’ve had the privilege of learning from some of the finest minds in interventional cardiology. Sharing that knowledge, refining techniques, and creating opportunities for others to grow feels like the most meaningful way to give back — not just to my peers, but ultimately to the patients we serve.
That spirit of learning, sharing, and advancing care is what drives ICRTF — and we will continue to pursue this mission by training and empowering more cardiologists around the world.
10/10/2025
Grateful to Mathrubhumi News for featuring my journey as a cardiologist - a reflection of years of learning, healing, and heartfelt moments. ❤️ Mathrubhumi News
മനുഷ്യ ഹൃദയങ്ങൾ തൊട്ടറിഞ്ഞ ഡോക്ടർ; പ്രതിസന്ധികളെ കരുത്താക്കിയ ഡോ. എൻ പ്രതാപ് കുമാർ
04/10/2025
Had a wonderful experience with the students and teachers of my alma mater, Fatima Mata National College.
01/10/2025
പെട്ടന്ന് കുഴഞ്ഞു വീണുള്ള മരണം എങ്ങനെ തടയാം? ജിമ്മിൽ മരണങ്ങൾ കൂടാനുള്ള പ്രധാന കാരണങ്ങൾ എന്തല്ലാം ?
ലോക പ്രശസ്ത ഇന്റെർവെൻഷനൽ കാർഡിയോളജിസ്റ്റ് Dr. N Prathap Kumar (MD, Chairman - Meditrina Group Of Hospitals) & Dr Manu - Sr.Consultant Interventional cardiology (Meditrina Hospitals) സംസാരിക്കുന്നു
28/09/2025
ഹൃദയത്തിനു കാവലായി അയാൾ on Mathrubhumi News Channel, September 29th, 5.30 PM.. Stay tuned 👍🏻
27/09/2025
In the Land of Cardiac Imaging and Research… ✨
An enriching 4 days in Seoul, South Korea filled with learning, collaboration, and proud moments.
🔹 At Asan Medical Center, I had the privilege of meeting Dr. D.W. Park(OCTIVUS Trial PI)a pioneer in research, to discuss future collaborations in clinical studies & training programs between India and Korea.
🔹 At Samsung Medical Center, discussions with Dr. J.Y. Hahn (RENOVATE Trial PI) opened new avenues for research partnerships and knowledge exchange.
🔹 With Dr. B.K. Kim (KCTO Club) and Dr JK Han we explored opportunities for idea exchange and learnings in collaboration with IJCTO.
🌟 A proud moment: delivering a lecture on OCT in Complex LM Bidurcation at ENCORE 2025 as an Invited Faculty, sharing interesting cases before a large international audience.
Looking forward to strong collaborations of ICRTF and IJCTO with South Korean KOLs & Institutes and showcasing the innovations and clinical excellence from India on the global stage.
03/09/2025
വൃക്കരോഗികളെ ഡയാലിസിസിലേക്ക് തള്ളി വിടാതെ ആൻജിയോപ്ലാസ്റ്റി ചെയ്യാം.. ലോക പ്രശസ്ത ഇന്റെർവെൻഷനൽ കാർഡിയോളജിസ്റ്റ് Dr. N Prathap Kumar (MD, Chairman - Meditrina Group Of Hospitals) & Dr Manu - Sr. Consultant Interventional cardiology (Meditrina Hospitals) സംസാരിക്കുന്നു
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Chief Interventional Cardiologist
Meditrina Group of Hospitals
Dr Prathap Kumar is specialized in Interventional Cardiology for both Coronary Angiography and Angioplasty procedures. He is among the most respected Cardiologists in India having more than 20 years of experience in Interventional Cardiology treating simple to complex Cardiac conditions. With his vast experience and expertise in the field, he has contributed immensely to the growth of Interventional Cardiology earning distinctive recognition and respect in the country.
Graduated in Medicine in 1988 from Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, Dr. Prathap Kumar N acquired MD (Internal medicine) in 1992. A protagonist of the belief that heart matters most, he went on to learn the ills of the heart and obtained DM (cardiology) in 1997 with a Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology from University of Turin, Italy in 2002. Having had gained the know-how, and whetting his skill with overseas trainings, Dr. Prathap was instrumental in establishing the cardiology department in Benziger Hospital, an Interventional cardiology centre in Pariyaram Medical College and in PRS hospital, Thiruvananthapuram. He was a Director of Cathlab Services in Manipal Heart Foundation, Bengaluru.
All along, Dr. Prathap nurtured a passionate desire to have dedicated cardiac centres across India to render specialized and affordable heart care. Dr. Prathap Kumar N is the Chief Interventional Cardiologist of Meditrina Group of Hospitals headquartered at Kollam, Kerala, India with units at Thiruvananthapuram, Kottarakara, Jamshedpur, Maldives. To his and his team’s credit, nearly 10000 angioplasties, half of them complicated, were performed. Further, it is indeed a recognition, that Cardiac Centers are functioning in ESIC hospital - Kollam, Civil Hospitals – Panchkula & Ambala, in collaboration with Meditrina Hospitals Private Limited.
Dr. Prathap Kumar N had other ideas too in spreading awareness. Dr. Prathap Kumar N’s publication “ORMAKALUDE HRUDAYASPANDANAM” released by Metropolita Mar Christostam is a compendium of 25 anecdotes of experience and reaction of the people and beneficiaries along with concepts and precepts in Cardiac care. The ever ebullient Dr. Prathap Kumar’s concern for our health, heart and general well-being is carried in most of the health-magazines published from Kerala.
But the busy cardiologist Dr. Prathap Kumar N never ignored his indebtedness to the society. Care for the unfortunate has prompted him to hold cardiac camps free of cost covering over one lac population over the years. His hands saw over 200 angioplasties free of cost. In addition, to those who can afford a little, Dr. Prathap Kumar N has rendered 1000 angioplasties at reduced costs of 50% to 75%.
Dr. Prathap Kumar N has always a thought for the unfortunate. In collaboration with Malayalam newspaper ‘MATHRUBHUMI” Grihalekshmivedi, the special scheme “HRIDAYA SPARSHAM” was launched on 7 November 2016 at a much reduced rate, to help the needy in heart attack. With no assistance of any kind from the Government, this purely private endeavor is aimed at the public stricken with heart attack if admitted within 12 hours of chest discomfort or symptoms of heart attack. Primary Angioplasty, the best treatment for heart attack, has the success rate of 98% at the unbelievable rate of Rs. 30000/- which is less than 30% of the cost of angioplasty in major hospitals. The special feature of this scheme is that angioplasty can be free to the neediest upon donations from well-meaning society members.
A series of award and recognitions followed Dr. Prathap Kumar N, Excellence Award by Vivekananda Samskarika Samithi, 2015 the Times of India Business Excellence Award 2011, Best Interventional Cardiologist Award by Amritha Institute of Medical Sciences, 2012. So it is not the privileged circumstances that make up a person but strength of purpose and perseverance matters.
