Dr. Sameer Dani is one of India’s most respected Interventional Cardiologists, with over 27 years of experience in diagnosing and treating complex cardiovascular conditions. He holds MBBS, MD (Medicine), and DM (Cardiology) qualifications, reflecting strong academic training and decades of hands-on expertise in advanced heart care.
Dr. Dani is currently associated with the Apollo CVHF Heart Institute, Ahmedabad, and holds several prestigious leadership roles. He serves as the Honorary Cardiologist to H.E. the Governor of Gujarat, is the CEO of Apollo CVHF Heart Institute on S.G. Highway, Ahmedabad, and the Director of the Department of Cardiology at Apollo Hospitals, Bhat, Gandhinagar.
His clinical expertise includes interventional cardiology procedures, coronary angiography and angioplasty, complex cardiac interventions, and comprehensive management of coronary artery disease. Dr. Dani is widely recognised for his ethical practice, outcome-focused approach, and commitment to evidence-based cardiac care.
Known for his clear communication and patient-centric philosophy, Dr. Dani emphasises informed decision-making and long-term heart health. Fluent in English, Hindi, and Gujarati, he connects effectively with patients and families across diverse backgrounds, building trust at every stage of treatment.
Dr. Sameer Dani’s combination of clinical mastery, national-level leadership, and dedication to advancing cardiology has established him as a leading interventional cardiologist in Gujarat and across India.
Awards & Achievements
- Ranked First in the University in MD (Medicine), 1990, and was the only candidate to clear the examination from a batch of 38 candidates.
- Ranked First in the University in DM (Cardiology), 1993, becoming the first candidate in the state to pass the examination and awarded the Dr. N. H. Patel Gold Medal of Cardiology.
- Recipient of the prestigious Hargobind Fellowship in 1995.
- Honored by the Government of Gujarat with the “Pride of Gujarat” Award in 2012.
- Awarded the Dr. B. C. Roy Award in 2018, one of the highest recognitions in the medical field in India.
- Former Professor and Chief, Department of Cardiology,
U. N. Mehta Institute of Cardiology & Research Centre,
Civil Hospital Campus, Ahmedabad. - Part of the pioneering medical team that performed the first coronary angiography in Gujarat.
- Founder Course Director of the National Endovascular Workshop (NEW), contributing significantly to advanced cardiology training in India.
Research & Publications
- First-in-human evaluation of the novel BioMime sirolimus-eluting coronary stent with bioabsorbable polymer for the treatment of single de novo lesions located in native coronary vessels – results from the meriT-1 trial. Dani S, Costa RA, Joshi H, Shah J, Pandya R, Virmani R, Sheiban I, Bhatt S, Abizaid A. EuroIntervention. 2013 Aug 22;9(4):493–500.
- Safety and efficacy of a novel abluminal groove-filled biodegradable polymer sirolimus-eluting stent for the treatment of de novo coronary lesions: 12-month results from the TARGET II trial. Xu B, Zhao Y, Yang Y, Zhang R, Li H, Ma C, Chen S, Wang J, Huo Y, Leon MB, Gao R. Chinese Medical Journal (English). 2014;127(6):1027–1032.
- Comparison of a drug-eluting balloon first and then bare metal stent with a drug-eluting stent for treatment of de novo lesions: study protocol of a randomized controlled trial. Park SD, Yoon CH, Oh IY, Suh JW, Cho YS, Youn TJ, Choi DJ, Chae IH. Trials. 2013;14:38.
- Nine-month angiographic and two-year clinical follow-up of polymer-free sirolimus-eluting stent versus durable-polymer sirolimus-eluting stent for coronary artery disease: the Nano randomized trial. Zhang Y, Chen F, Muramatsu T, Xu B, Li Z, Ge J, He Q, Yang Z, Li S, Wang L, Wang H, He B, Li K, Qi G, Li T, Zeng H, Peng J, Jiang T, Zeng Q, Zhu J, Fu G, Bourantas CV, Serruys PW, Huo Y. Chinese Medical Journal (English). 2014;127(11):2153–2158.
- Experience with biodegradable polymer-coated sirolimus-eluting coronary stent system in real-life percutaneous coronary intervention: 24-month data from the Manipal-S registry. Shetty R, Vivek G, Thakkar A, Mishra SS, Joseph V, Devraj MG, Tumkur A, Pai U. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. 2013 Sep;7(9):1959–1963.
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